LivingAI
Living.AI is a Shenzhen consumer robotics company that makes EMO, a desktop AI pet robot with a personality of its own. EMO can self-explore its surroundings and react to people with more than 1,000 faces and movements. It has an HD camera with face recognition that remembers up to 10 people, a four-microphone array, a touch sensor on its head and more than ten internal sensors, and it can control smart lights, play music and games, show the weather and charge wirelessly on a skateboard base. Hackster reported that EMO uses 1.2 TOPS of neural compute. EMO's Kickstarter ran from 26 November to 31 December 2020, showing US$347,996 from 2,126 backers, with early backers paying US$129. Digital Dream Labs, owner of Anki's Cozmo and Vector, sent a notice of infringement over EMO on 18 September 2020, leading to a lawsuit and Kickstarter takedown disputes.
💡Notable Achievement: EMO's 2020 Kickstarter showed US$347,996 from 2,126 backers, and Digital Dream Labs disputed its design in an infringement notice.
What Does LivingAI Do?
Living.AI is a Shenzhen company that makes EMO, a desktop AI pet with more than 1,000 expressions, face recognition and smart home control.
“A desk pet with a thousand faces.”
Expressive
More than 1,000 faces and movements.
Smart Features
Face recognition, smart lights, music and games.
Crowdfunded
US$347,996 from 2,126 backers.
What Can LivingAI Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Desktop companion robots.
Desktop Pet
EMO reacts and explores like a pet.
LivingAI Robots & Products
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LivingAI Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Digital Dream Labs sends infringement notice
Digital Dream Labs sends Living.AI a notice of infringement, claiming EMO's design, animations, graphics and sound effects violate its intellectual property.
Source: caselaw.findlaw.com
EMO Kickstarter campaign opens
Living.AI opens a Kickstarter campaign for EMO, a desktop AI pet robot, with early backer pricing of US$129.
Source: kicktraq.com
EMO campaign ends with US$347,996
The EMO campaign closes showing US$347,996 pledged by 2,126 backers against a US$50,000 goal.
Source: kicktraq.com
LivingAI Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes LivingAI Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Strong crowdfunding and feature depth.
Core Strategic Focus
EMO family products.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Design dispute with Digital Dream Labs.
- •Small robots compete on novelty.
LivingAI vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Category / Focus
- EMO
- Desktop AI pet
- Eilik
- Desktop companion bot
- Vector
- Home companion robot
- Loona
- Robotic pet
Primary Use
- EMO
- Desktop companionship, emotional support
- Eilik
- Desktop companionship, child emotional play
- Vector
- Home companionship, desktop entertainment
- Loona
- Family companionship
Weight
- EMO
- 0.3 kg
- Eilik
- 0.23 kg
- Vector
- 0.16 kg (160 grams)
- Loona
- 1.1 kg (2.42 lbs)
Release Year
- EMO
- 2023
- Eilik
- 2022
- Vector
- 2018
- Loona
- 2022
| Strategic Dimension | EMO | Eilik | Vector | Loona |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category / Focus | Desktop AI pet | Desktop companion bot | Home companion robot | Robotic pet |
| Primary Use | Desktop companionship, emotional support | Desktop companionship, child emotional play | Home companionship, desktop entertainment | Family companionship |
| Weight | 0.3 kg | 0.23 kg | 0.16 kg (160 grams) | 1.1 kg (2.42 lbs) |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2018 | 2022 |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
LivingAI Headquarters
HQShenzhen, China
Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about LivingAI
What is Living.AI?
Living.AI is a Shenzhen robotics company that makes EMO, a desktop AI pet robot with expressive faces, sensors and voice features, and follow-ups such as EMO Go Home and Aibi.
What is EMO?
EMO is a desktop AI pet robot with a personality. It can self-explore, react to you with more than 1,000 faces and movements, and act as a companion and smart home helper.
What sensors does EMO have?
EMO has an HD camera with face recognition for up to 10 people, a 4-microphone array, a head touch sensor and more than 10 internal sensors, with 1.2 TOPS of neural compute.
How much did the EMO Kickstarter raise?
The EMO campaign, which ran from 26 November to 31 December 2020, showed US$347,996 pledged by 2,126 backers against a US$50,000 goal.
How much did EMO cost on Kickstarter?
Early backers on Kickstarter paid US$129 for EMO. Retail prices have differed since, so check current listings before buying. Retail prices have differed since the campaign, so check current listings.
Why did Digital Dream Labs challenge EMO?
On 18 September 2020 Digital Dream Labs claimed EMO's design, animations, graphics and sound effects violated its intellectual property, and a court case between the companies followed in 2022.
Can EMO control smart lights?
Yes. EMO comes with one smart light and can manage up to four smart lights, and Living.AI said it was testing IoT control with Alexa or Google Assistant.
Where is Living.AI based?
Living.AI is based in Shenzhen, China, and sells EMO globally through its own website and online retailers. It also sells EMO through its own website.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
Compiled from verified corporate filings, official LivingAI datasheets, and robotics engineering registries. Information has been verified against official manufacturer documentation. For commercial procurement or proprietary integrations, contact the manufacturer directly.