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Robot model

Lovot

Companion robot designed to evoke emotional bonding, fitted with approximately 50 sensors and AI to mimic emotional responses.

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Manufacturer
Groove X
Form factor
other
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
3

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Lovot, a other by Groove X (commercial): 3 verified deployments on record. 1 source back the record.

Overview

Companion robot designed to evoke emotional bonding, fitted with approximately 50 sensors and AI to mimic emotional responses. Priced at 349,000 yen for a single unit or 598,000 yen for a pair, Lovot uses a thermal camera to locate its owner and touch sensors to encourage closeness.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
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Key facts

Robot

Lovot, an affectionate companion robot with a warm plush body and AI that responds to hugs and adapts to its owner's moods

Focus

Emotional well-being and companionship rather than utility tasks

Technology

AI that responds to hugs and adapts to its owner's moods

Company type

Consumer-robotics company

CEO

Kaname Hayashi

Funding

8B JPY total (approx 51.5M USD)

Employees

288 (company-reported)

Data & sources

News coverage

1

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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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Deployments (3)

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Lovot on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Previous generation

The historical entries remain on the registry for reference; current coverage tracks this generation.

Safety record

No incidents on record for Lovot.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://www.cnbc.com/2018/12/18/softbank-alumni-launches-robot-companion-designed-to-love-humans.html

Common questions

What is Lovot?
Companion robot designed to evoke emotional bonding, fitted with approximately 50 sensors and AI to mimic emotional responses. Priced at 349,000 yen for a single unit or 598,000 yen for a pair, Lovot uses a thermal camera to locate its owner and touch sensors to encourage closeness.
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?
Yes. Lovot is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes Lovot?
Lovot is made by Groove X, based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2015.
Where is Lovot deployed?
3 verified deployments of Lovot are on the DEPLOY registry, including at 1,000+ companies across Japan, Aalborg, Denmark (nursing homes), Sompo Care facilities, Japan.
Can you buy Lovot?
Lovot is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to Lovot?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable other robots to Lovot include 10Beauty Manicure System, PillPick, Gravis Autonomous Excavator System, Hadrian Autonomous Factory.
How does Lovot compare to 10Beauty Manicure System?
Lovot and 10Beauty Manicure System (10Beauty · 6 deployments) are both other robots on the DEPLOY registry. Lovot has 3 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Lovot a top other?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Lovot ranks in roughly the top 19% of other models tracked by the registry.
What is Lovot's maturity stage?
Lovot is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
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.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-08

Verification posture

Verified

Medium confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-08

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: other

Sources by quality tier

1
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Established publication

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

Methodology surface for Lovot.

Recent coverage

Lovot in third-party press

Meet the new Japanese robot designed to hack your emotions - businessreport.co.za

Jul 1, 2026

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