The SwitchBot KATA Friends is a Education robot developed by SwitchBot US (United States), launched 2026, priced at $700–$1,000 USD.
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Ranked #45 of 67 in the Education standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood28 days · best #41 · worst #45
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Overview
SwitchBot KATA Friends is a small companion robot designed for home use. It features an on-device large language model (LLM) for natural conversational interaction, emotion and gesture recognition, facial recognition for family members, and touch sensors distributed across its body. It can wake you up gently, greet you at the door, follow you around, dance to music, and take photos. The robot operates offline for privacy and comes with AI and software included for life via a one-time purchase plan. Available in two color variants: Noa (pure white fur) and Niko (soft gray fur).
Flagship features
- Companion robots designed for home/consumer emotional support and interaction
- Requires subscription plan for AI software features; without subscription enters sleep mode after 15 days
- Offers Companion Care plans: Essential (monthly/annual), Premium (annual), Lifetime Access
- Services include AI & Software, Complete Repair & Restoration, Health Check-ups, Grooming & Cleaning
- Redemption code delivered via email, activated through SwitchBot app
Buyer decision signals
Viability
CSA-IOT product listing for SwitchBot S10
Price
purchase
Availability
Specifications
Category: Education- Weight
- 3.5 kg
- Battery
- 3 h
- Launch year
- 2026
- Price
- $700–$1,000 USD
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Founded
- 2015
Detailed specifications
What it is built for3
- Sub Category
- companion robot
- Industries Served
- home,residential
- Floor Compatibility
- hard floor,low pile carpet
Size & capacity1
- Dimensions Mm
- 250x300x300
Power & runtime2
- Auto Docking
- true
- Auto Charging
- true
Buying & support4
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Noa,Niko
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US
Other details12
- Sku Noa
- 810150546804
- Sku Niko
- 810150546842
- Elevator Api
- none
- Plan Options
- Essential Plan ($14.99/month),Premium Plan ($399.99/year),One-Time Purchase Plan ($999.99)
- Robot Variants
- Noa (pure white fur),Niko (soft gray fur)
- Max Photo Count
- 100000
- Elevator Capable
- false
- Fleet Management
- none
- Eye Color Options
- Ruby Heart,Honey,Sakura,Sky Blue,Midnight
- Voice Interaction
- true
- Internal Storage Gb
- 64
- Pms Pos Integration
- false
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Company milestones
- 2024MilestoneCSA-IOT product listing for SwitchBot S10
- 2024LaunchSwitchBot S10 product page and launch materials published
- 2023LaunchSwitchBot K10+ product page published
- 2016LaunchFirst SwitchBot Bot launched on Kickstarter
- 2015MilestoneCompany founded
- —MilestoneKATA Friends service/support page published
- —MilestoneK10+ product specifications documented
- —LaunchSwitchBot Cleaning Combo page highlights K10+
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the SwitchBot KATA Friends?
- The SwitchBot KATA Friends is developed by SwitchBot US, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the SwitchBot KATA Friends?
- The SwitchBot KATA Friends is a Education robot made by SwitchBot US.
- How much does the SwitchBot KATA Friends cost?
- The SwitchBot KATA Friends is priced at $700–$1,000 USD.
- When was the SwitchBot KATA Friends launched?
- The SwitchBot KATA Friends was launched in 2026.
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