{"id":193184,"date":"2025-10-11T16:55:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T16:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/193184\/"},"modified":"2025-10-11T16:55:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-11T16:55:19","slug":"forget-labubusi-just-discovered-the-eiliko-and-i-need-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/193184\/","title":{"rendered":"Forget Labubus\u2026I just discovered the Eiliko and I NEED one"},"content":{"rendered":"

I think 2026 might be the year that robots finally take over…but in a more cute and compact way as opposed to worldwide domination. How would you feel about having a robot companion the size of a keychain? I know it probably sounds like a waste of technology, but I just discovered the adorable Eiliko AI robot<\/a>, and I won\u2019t rest until I get one.<\/p>\n

Back in 2023, I wrote about the rising trend of AI desk pets<\/a>, and the most popular type being Eilik robots created by Energize Lab<\/a>. These “pets” are a branch of emotional intelligence robots designed to broaden the social interactions that humans have with AI devices, and they’re pretty dang cute too (unlike the very overpriced Moflin robot,<\/a> which looks like a moth\/guinea pig hybrid).<\/p>\n

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Fast forward to now, and Energize Lab has created a miniature version of its Eilik robot that can respond to touch, chat with you, and change outfits. It’s really more of a bag accessory than an advanced robot companion, but I’d take one of these over a Labubu any day. You can even download 3D models to 3D print your own accessories for it!<\/p>\n

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The price of an Eiliko, while expensive, isn’t far off what some are spending on the more “rare” Labubu’s anyway (around $50-$60). There’s clearly a demand for it too, as the Kickstarter for the Eiliko<\/a> has fully sold out.<\/p>\n

I absolutely love the character design of robots like PlayStation’s AstroBot<\/a> and Eve from Pixar’s Wall-E, and that’s probably the reason why I’ve fallen in love with the Eilik robot and its new miniature alternative. I grew up with basic Tamagotchis, and I would’ve killed for one of these robots as a kid.<\/p>\n

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I’m also a big fan of smart home robots, and I think we could see some big launches in 2026 with the Loona robot by KEYi Tech gaining popularity, as well as the new Samsung Ballie<\/a>, which has been in development since 2020 and looks incredible.<\/p>\n

We’ve already had wearable personal assistant devices like the Humane Pin and Rabbit R1 (which were admittedly a flop<\/a>), and as a society, we seem to be leaning more towards AI companionship in the form of robotics. I’m really excited to see what comes next. Will you be buying an Eiliko <\/a>anytime soon? Let me know your thoughts below.<\/p>\n

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