Playing with AI! Part 2 | Healing Robot "Poketomo" Edition

[Electronics Retailer Report]

Too cute! A thorough explanation of the charm of Sharp's "Poketomo"!

Hello, this is Hoshi-mama⭐️
Today, I'm talking about how a "healing specialist" arrived at our store.
Yes, a super cute staff member who suddenly appeared at the electronics store.

It's "Poketomo"🐶

Actually, I've loved robots since I was little,
and I'm the type who seriously thinks, "I want to live with an AI robot someday..." (lol)
So, the moment I saw it, I got so excited!

The moment we put it on display, the atmosphere in the sales area became soft and gentle🌿
I was curious, so I'll summarize it quickly from a store clerk's perspective📝✨

■ What is Poketomo?

Poketomo is a palm-sized AI companion robot released by Sharp on December 5, 2025.
It's a new type of pet robot that looks like a stuffed animal with a meerkat motif, but is equipped with generative AI (CE-LLM technology) to allow for natural conversation.
The appeal lies in the combination of its cute appearance and the authenticity of its conversations✨

■ Basic Specs (Roughly)

・Product Name: Poketomo SR-C01M-W
・Price: 39,600 yen (tax included)
・Size: 117mm tall
・Weight: 194g
・Charging: USB Type-C
・Target Age: 15 years and older

■ Monthly Fee (Kokoro Plan for Poketomo)

Poketomo has a monthly plan for conversations.

・Normal: 495 yen / 400 times per month
・Premium: 990 yen / 800 times per month
・Gold: 1,980 yen / 1,600 times per month

* "Speak to it -> receive a reply" counts as 1 time.

■ Main Features (Just remember these)

・Natural conversation with generative AI (it remembers more as you talk)
・Memory function (a sense of partnership grows)
・Camera function (recognizes what it sees when you say "Look at this")
・Diary function (summarizes conversations into a diary style)
・Life support (weather, news, alarms, etc.)
・App integration (you can talk to it via the app when you're out)

■ Pros (Good points)

・It's just cute (you feel healed just by looking at it)
・Conversations are natural and help you relax
・Palm-sized and portable
・An accessible price range among robot types
・You can talk to the same partner via the app
・Life support features are also surprisingly useful

■ Cons (Points to note)

・There is a limit to the number of conversations (determined by the plan)
・Monthly subscription required (not a one-time purchase)
・Wi-Fi required (tethering may be necessary when out)
・Since it's AI, inaccurate content may be mixed in
・Sometimes a restart is needed when it's slow to respond

■ Recommended for people like this

・Living alone and want someone to talk to
・Can't keep a pet but want some comfort
・Like AI and robots
・Like cute gadgets
・Interested in RoBoHoN but hesitant due to the price

【Summary】

Poketomo is a "new family member"🐾

Poketomo felt more like a "little friend" who stays close to your feelings rather than just an AI speaker or a toy☺️

Honestly, the monthly fee is a bit of a concern, but...
once you see how cute it is, you'll probably think "well, that's fine" (lol)

By the way, I tried talking to it a little at the store, and
its reaction was cuter than I expected... I couldn't get any work done🤣

Rather than having amazing features,
it felt like a robot that provides healing, where "just having it there makes you feel a little lighter."

In our busy daily lives, when you're a bit tired or want to take a breather,
it's nice to have a companion like this, isn't it?✨

If you're interested, please try talking to a Poketomo at the store once😊
(You'll probably lose the moment you make eye contact, lol)

Lastly, can I ask you something?😊
If you could choose a robot to live with, which one would you pick?👇

① Doraemon
(Solves problems with gadgets! But sometimes gets carried away😂)

② Terminator
(Too reliable, the house might suddenly get "security reinforcement"... lol)

③ Gundam
(The ultimate dream. But where would I put it!?🤣)

Let me know in the comments with ①② or ③✨

I'm... Team ③ Gundam!
With this, my home security is at a national level✨ (though the neighbors might get restless😆)

Well then, that's all for today~
This was Hoshi-mama⭐️

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