RUMI
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RUMI (小伴) is a small bipedal companion robot from Beijing-based Luvbotics (also known as Yueban Power), built to be a presence rather than a helper with chores. It stands 65 cm tall, weighs 12 kg and has 21 degrees of freedom, so it can walk, run and jump, cross grass, wood floors, asphalt and sand, step over 15 cm obstacles and follow its owner outdoors. A skin-like silicone exterior, expressive animated eyes, tactile sensing across the body, a 360-degree microphone array and five camera groups let it respond to touch, voice tone and mood, and Luvbotics says it grows a personality and long-term memory over time. It dances on request and can return to its charger on its own, with a runtime of about three hours. RUMI was listed for pre-order in China in June 2026 at roughly CNY 6,499–8,499; an overseas version has been promised but not yet dated.
Quick Overview & Key Facts
RUMI is a robot made by Luvbotics in China, launched in 2026 and built for companionship for families and single-person households; dancing and play; walking outdoors with the owner; touch and hugging interaction; expressive character with interchangeable clothing. Its estimated price is $1,000–$1,400.
- Dimensions
- 35 cm (W) × 25 cm (D) × 65 cm (H)
- Weight
- 12 kg
- Mobility
- Bipedal (legged) companion robot
- Top speed
- 1.5 m/s maximum
- Battery runtime
- About 3 hours
- Sensors
- Tactile sensors across the body, a 360-degree microphone array, five camera groups, and joint torque and force feedback
- Operating environment
- Indoor homes and outdoor ground such as grass, wood floors, asphalt and sand
What Can RUMI Do?
Core operational tasks and activities demonstrated or performed by RUMI.
Real-World Applications of RUMI
Industries, working environments, and deployment suitability for RUMI.
RUMI Capabilities
Inherent physical, perceptual, and cognitive abilities built into RUMI.
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RUMI is listed for pre-order in China, with an overseas version promised for later.
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Q1. What is RUMI, and what problem is it designed to solve?
RUMI is a small bipedal companion robot from Luvbotics. It is designed to be an emotional presence at home, not a chore robot: it responds to touch, voice and mood and keeps a personality and memory over time.
Q2. What are the main capabilities and key features of RUMI?
It stands 65 cm tall with 21 degrees of freedom and walks at up to 1.5 m/s. It has a silicone skin, tactile sensing, expressive eyes, a 360-degree microphone array, five camera groups, outdoor following, 15 cm step traversal and automatic return to charge.
Q3. Who is RUMI built for, and which industries can benefit from it?
It is aimed at families and single-person households that want a companion robot, and Luvbotics shows it with children, pets and outdoor walks.
Q4. Is RUMI a commercial product or still a research prototype?
RUMI is a consumer product opened for pre-order in China in June 2026.
Q5. Is RUMI currently available for purchase, and when is it expected to ship?
In China it was listed at roughly CNY 6,499–8,499. Luvbotics says an overseas version is coming but has not dated it.
Q6. How does RUMI actually work in real-world environments?
Camera groups, microphones and touch sensors feed an edge and cloud emotional-interaction stack that generates behavior, while 21 joints with torque feedback walk, run and dance.
Q7. When was RUMI announced or officially launched?
Reports list a pre-order release window of June 12, 2026.
Q8. How is RUMI different from other robots in the same category?
Unlike companion robots on wheels or desk toys, RUMI walks on two legs, can go outdoors with its owner and has skin-like silicone and full-body touch sensing.
Q9. Does RUMI require additional development or customization after purchase?
No. It is meant to work out of the box; Luvbotics sells interchangeable clothing and a charging chair as accessories.
Q10. What is the future roadmap or planned upgrades for RUMI?
Luvbotics has promised an overseas version and ships over-the-air updates; no further roadmap has been published.
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