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Lovot

Groove X's Lovot is an affectionate companion robot with a warm (~37-39C) plush body and expressive eyes; AI lets it respond to hugs, follow people, and adapt…

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Manufacturer
Groove X
Form factor
companion_robot
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
superseded
Website
groove-x.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Lovot, a companion robot by Groove X (research). 2 sources back the record.

supersededSuperseded by Lovot. The historical entry remains for reference; current coverage tracks the successor.

Overview

Groove X's Lovot is an affectionate companion robot with a warm (~37-39C) plush body and expressive eyes; AI lets it respond to hugs, follow people, and adapt to moods, focused on emotional comfort rather than functional tasks.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Body temperature

~37-39C

Class

companion robot

Purpose

emotional companionship

Specs

Class

companion robot

Purpose

emotional companionship

Body temp

~37-39C

Height cm

28

Max speed

2 km/h

Weight kg

4.3

To scale

Human175 cmLovot28 cm (0'11") · 4.3 kg

Data & sources

Web sources

2

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Lovot. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Lovot.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (2)

  1. https://groove-x.com/en/
  2. https://robotsguide.com/robots/lovot

Common questions

What is Lovot?
Groove X's Lovot is an affectionate companion robot with a warm (~37-39C) plush body and expressive eyes; AI lets it respond to hugs, follow people, and adapt to moods, focused on emotional comfort rather than functional tasks.
How much does Lovot cost?
Lovot's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Lovot from Groove X. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Lovot actually deployed in the real world?
Lovot is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
What are the specs of Lovot?
Lovot's recorded specifications on the DEPLOY registry: Height: 28 cm; Max speed: 2 km/h; Weight: 4.3 kg. See the Specs section for the full sourced set.
Who makes Lovot?
Lovot is made by Groove X, based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015.
Can you buy Lovot?
Lovot is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Lovot?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable companion_robot robots to Lovot include BUDDY, Cutii, ElliQ, Enabot Ebo X.
How does Lovot compare to BUDDY?
Lovot and BUDDY (Blue Frog Robotics · 3 deployments) are both companion_robot robots on the DEPLOY registry. Lovot has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Lovot a top companion_robot?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Lovot ranks in roughly the top 50% of companion_robot models tracked by the registry.
What is Lovot's maturity stage?
Lovot is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Is Lovot still being made?
Lovot has been superseded by a newer generation. The historical record remains on the registry for reference. Successor: Lovot.
Where is Lovot deployed?
No verified deployments of Lovot are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is Lovot safe?
Lovot has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
How much does the Lovot companion robot cost?
The Groove X Lovot companion robot costs 498,800 JPY (approximately $3,300) plus a monthly service charge for Lovot Solo. Lovot 3.0 is the latest version. Lovot is currently available only in Japan. It is designed to provide comfort and companionship, not to perform tasks.
Lovot: A little love can change the world Robots Guide: Lovot
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-15

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-15

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: superseded

Architectural position

Cohort: companion_robot

Sources by quality tier

2
unclassified
Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Lovot.

Recent coverage

Lovot in third-party press

AI-powered social robots significantly improve emotional well-being in elderly, children: Study, Singapore News - AsiaOne

Apr 13, 2026

Robots to mingle with seniors at care centres in Singapore as part of new research study - The Straits Times

Jan 30, 2026

LOVOT – The New Companion Robot to overcome loneliness - WIPO - World Intellectual Property Organization

Jun 14, 2023