Japanese startup Ludens AI introduced two very lovely robots to CES 2026

CES 2026 is already shaping as much as be an attention-grabbing yr for robots. However whereas some firms are chasing humanoids that may show you how to do stuff, there are additionally a stunning variety of robots whose foremost job is to be cute and hold you firm.

Japanese startup Ludens AI is exhibiting off two extraordinarily lovely robotic companions at CES. Cocomo is an autonomous robotic pet that may observe you round the home and reply to voice and contact. It has a fuzzy, egg-shaped physique, however the model we noticed at CES was sporting an orange swimsuit with ears that made it look a bit like a teddy bear. It was shifting round on a wheeled base, however it additionally has tiny legs in case you choose to hold it round and maintain it.

Cocoo’s exterior is supposed to remain near human physique temperature at 98.6 levels fahrenheit and the corporate says it can rise as much as 102 levels in “excessive contact” conditions like hugging it. And whereas Cocomo can work together and reply to your actions, it “speaks” with hums and different sounds quite than phrases.

We did not get to witness lots of its skills in motion as a result of loud setting, however Ludens says that Cocomo is designed to bond with its house owners over time. “Cocomo engages by way of spontaneous gestures, imitation, and mild initiation – studying what makes you chortle, what comforts you, and when to shock you,” the corporate says.

Ludens did not share pricing or availability data for Cocomo, however has a waitlist the place you’ll be able to join updates in a forthcoming crowdfunding marketing campaign.

Ludens additionally confirmed off a smaller, but additionally very lovely, robotic referred to as Inu, which it describes as a “desktop alien pupu.” Relatively than a robotic that may transfer with you from room to room, Inu is supposed to take a seat in your desk and hold you firm whilst you work. It may well additionally work together through audio and motion. It has slightly tail that wiggles in response to voice and contact and its single eye can “blink.”

Ludens plans to launch a crowdfunding marketing campaign for Inu later this yr.