Kirobo Mini
Built by Toyota · Japan· Launched 2016
#2 of 7 ranked Companion robots (28 listed)
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Overview
The Kirobo Mini is a palm-sized humanoid robot developed by Toyota in collaboration with Tomotaka Takahashi, featuring voice recognition and emotional responses. It wobbles, gestures, blinks, and serves as a communication partner at home, work, or in the car.
Key specs
- Built for eldercare assistance and hospitality
- Used across consumer electronics
- Programmed through dedicated app
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Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 1 kg
- 2.5 h
- 2016
- US$355
- Active
Detailed specifications
What it is built for2
- Applications
- eldercare assistance,hospitality
- indoor
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 100
Sensing & perception5
- Camera Count
- 1
- voice recognition
- Yes
- No
- on device
Power & runtime1
- 3
Controls & integration3
- Yes
- bluetooth
- proprietary app
Buying & support4
- <10K
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- purchase
- Availability Status
- discontinued
Other details1
- No
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Company milestones(estimated)
- Apr 2026DeploymentCUE7 public debut at Alvark Tokyo game
- Apr 2026LaunchToyota unveils CUE7 as newest generation of AI basketball robot
- Sep 2025LaunchNext-generation e-Palette goes on sale
- Dec 2024DeploymentMay Mobility launches TMK factory service
- Nov 2017MilestoneT-HR3 demonstration at iREX 2017
- Nov 2017LaunchToyota unveils T-HR3
- Oct 2016LaunchToyota announces Kirobo Mini sales launch
- Dec 2015MilestoneMiraikan exhibit update
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- Sep 17Toyota to deploy humanoid robots at its global plants from 2028
Toyota in the news
the maker8 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Kirobo Mini?
- The Kirobo Mini is developed by Toyota, based in Japan.
- What type of robot is the Kirobo Mini?
- The Kirobo Mini is a Companion robot made by Toyota.
- How much does the Kirobo Mini cost?
- The Kirobo Mini is priced at US$355.
- When was the Kirobo Mini launched?
- The Kirobo Mini was launched in 2016.
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