Qoobo

A dark haired woman in a white shirt cuddles a round cushion with a tail, covered in soft looking gray fur, to her chest. — Cuddle therapy with Qoobo. Photo: Yukai Engineering

Qoobo is a therapeutic robot in the form of a cushion with a short tail. Its body is covered in soft fur, and when caressed, the robot wags its tail playfully. It's designed to provide calm and comfort to humans in a similar way that pets do.

Creator

Yukai Engineering Inc.

Year

2018

Country

Categories

Features

Did you know?

Pet Qoobo to get it wagging and enjoy some "tail therapy."

A dark haired woman in a white shirt rests her head on a round cushion with a tail, covered in soft looking gray fur. — The perfect resting spot. Photo: Yukai Engineering

Close-up of a semi-circle and tail of the gray furry Qoobo. — Qoobo is a pet for those who can't have pets. Photo: Yukai Engineering

More Images

Two round cushions with tails, covered in soft looking gray fur, sit on a white couch. — Qoobo and Petit Qoobo. Photo: Yukai Engineering

Specs

Overview: Only 1 kg weight. Tail movement inspired by real dog/cat behavior. Tail patterns express emotional states. Soft fur feels pleasant when touched.
Status: Ongoing
Year: 2018
Website: qoobo.info/index-en
Width: 33 cm
Height: 16 cm
Length: 54 cm
Weight: 1 kg
Actuators: Two motors
Degrees of Freedom (DoF): 2 DoF
Materials: ABS, nylon
Power: 6.0-V Ni-MH battery, 8 hours of operation
Cost: ¥ 15,840 (tax included), or approximately US$ 120