The Pibo is a Hospitality robot developed by Circulus (South Korea), launched 2020. Key specifications: type other, elevator api No, elevator protocol none, navigation other.
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Ranked #15 of 101 in the Hospitality standing.
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Overview
Pibo is a companion-type social robot equipped with 10 degrees of freedom, capable of performing basic gestural expressions. Designed for human-robot interactions in public spaces, particularly museums, its functionalities include visual recognition and multimodal communication. Pibo engages visitors meaningfully, offering a personalized experience by adjusting its explanations according to visitors’ backgrounds and preferences.
Flagship features
- Two 3-watt speakers for voice output
- 5-megapixel camera for capturing moments
- Internet connectivity for news and weather updates
- Learns user behaviors and expressions for improved interaction
Buyer decision signals
Viability
$300 million Apollo structured solution
Availability
Specifications
Category: Hospitality- Type
- other
- Elevator API
- No
- Elevator protocol
- none
- Navigation
- other
- Pricing model
- unknown
Company profile
- Founded
- 2016
Detailed specifications
What it is built for4
- Applications
- museum interaction
- Sub Category
- bipedal
- Industries Served
- cultural,education
- Deployment Environment
- indoor
Size & capacity1
- Height Mm
- 250
Movement & precision1
- Dof Total
- 10
Power & runtime1
- Charge Time Hours
- 5
Controls & integration3
- Sensor Suite
- 5-MP CMOS camera,MEMS microphone,human-detection sensors
- Onboard Compute
- 1.4Ghz quad-core chip
- Programming Interface
- voice,QR code,dashboard app
Buying & support2
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Availability Status
- pre-order
Other details1
- Dimensions
- 250 mm x 395 mm x 125 mm
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Company milestones
- Oct 2022Funding$300 million Apollo structured solution
- Nov 2021LaunchLaunches operations
- 2019MilestoneFounded
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In the news
- Circulus expands PIBO humanoid companion robot into U.S., Europe, China - CHOSUNBIZ
Chosunbiz · Oct 15, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Pibo?
- The Pibo is developed by Circulus, based in South Korea.
- What type of robot is the Pibo?
- The Pibo is a Hospitality robot made by Circulus.
- How much does the Pibo cost?
- Pricing for the Pibo is not publicly listed — contact Circulus for a quote.
- When was the Pibo launched?
- The Pibo was launched in 2020.
- What are the key specifications of the Pibo?
- Key specifications of the Pibo: type other, elevator api No, elevator protocol none, navigation other, pricing model unknown.
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