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EMO

By Living AI. Visit EMO

Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.

EMO is a small desktop robot pet with a screen face, headphones and a skateboard charger. It shows over 1,000 expressions, recognizes family faces, answers spoken questions after "Hey Emo", plays games, controls a smart light and reacts to touch. An app on a phone adds games and shows "life moments" EMO records. It is sold as a desk companion for anyone, not as a children's learning product.

Our take: A fun desk pet for teens and adults; parents of young children should be cautious because the maker says nothing about how it handles camera, voice or children's data.

The facts
Ages it suitsnot stated by the maker (sold as a desktop pet)
What its terms say about ageNot stated in terms. The terms and privacy statement do not mention children or a minimum age; the iOS app is rated 4+. (terms)
PricePaid. EMO $279; EMO GO HOME (self-charging) $369 (Oct 2026); no subscription listed
Works onA device, iPhone and iPad, Android
AccountA parent's account
AdsNone
In-app purchasesNone
The AI in itOn-board neural networks handle face, sound and touch reactions, and EMO answers spoken questions; the maker does not say which parts run in the cloud.

What's good

  • No subscription listed
  • Expressive, playful personality
  • Over-the-air updates add features

Watch for

  • HD camera with face recognition and a 4-mic array
  • Privacy statement silent on camera, voice and children
  • Not designed or described as a kids' product
  • Answers to open questions are not described or filtered for kids

Data and privacy

The privacy statement covers device identifiers, IP address, usage and location data and marketing contact; it says nothing about EMO's camera images, voice, face recognition or children. Not stated whether data trains AI; no COPPA statement. Read the privacy policy.

Does it work?

No independent study found; the maker's own claims only (lifelike emotions, face recognition, answers to any question).

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