Ecovacs LilMilo

2026-01-05 · Publisher : Ecovacs · Domain : Robotics

At CES 2026, Ecovacs unveils LilMilo, a companion robot puppy with emotional AI that recognizes faces, gestures and voices and reacts to touch. It went on sale in May 2026 at $599.

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Puppy-shaped companion robot with fur kept at 38 °C.
Recognizes faces, gestures and voices, locates sounds, reacts to pressure and warmth.
Five personality traits and 21 emotional states; works offline.
On sale in May 2026 at $599, 6 hours of battery life.

### Background At CES in Las Vegas in early January 2026, Ecovacs, one of China's robot vacuum leaders, introduced LilMilo, a companion robot puppy. With this product, the maker moves beyond cleaning into companion robotics, a segment where large electronics groups have struggled to deliver on their promises. ### Specifications - Multimodal perception: face and gesture recognition, voice identification, sound source localization, response to touch pressure and warmth. - Five personality traits and 21 emotional states; behavior adapts to the user over time. - Synthetic fur kept at 38 °C, articulated head and bionic eyes. - Works offline; up to 6 hours of battery life. - Went on sale in May 2026 on Ecovacs' website, at $599. ### Why it matters Where Samsung never shipped Ballie, Ecovacs brought a consumer-priced companion robot to market within months. The maker positions it as an everyday complement, not a substitute for human relationships. ### Key takeaways Approximate date: shown at CES 2026 (January 5-6); sales started in May 2026.

Ecovacs LilMilo

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