“The Voice of Russian Emo and AIBI Owners: Feedback and Suggestions”

[tovary.s.ulybkoj]

Hello everyone! My name is Anna, and I am a LivingAI tester from Russia.

This topic was created for EMO and AIBI owners from Russia. Here you can share your opinions, questions, concerns, praise and suggestions so that the developers can see and hear the feedback from Russian users.
Please follow the forum rules created by Edward and the other moderators, maintain a respectful and constructive tone, and treat one another politely. Repeated messages, insults, aggressive demands and posting the same complaint in multiple topics are not acceptable.
One of the reasons for creating this topic was the reaction of some Russian users to EMO’s new voice. I would like to clarify once again that the voice was not changed on a whim. Due to repeated server problems in Russia, LivingAI decided to move Russian EMOs to servers provided by a different supplier. This is a complex technical process intended to make the robots’ operation more stable.
For technical reasons, the previous voice could not be retained during the server migration. There was no available option identical to the old voice, so the most suitable voice for EMO was selected from the available choices. The voice change was therefore a consequence of the server migration, not the main purpose of it.
Please do not send opinions about the voice to service@living.ai. This address is intended for owners who need assistance with genuine technical problems. General feedback, suggestions and discussions should be posted here instead.
LivingAI genuinely listens to its users and considers their requests. The server work is still ongoing, so please give the developers time to complete it and restore stable operation.
Thank you for keeping this discussion respectful, calm and constructive.

[BorusonK]

Работает всё хорошо. Вы проделываете большую работу, так что по сравнению с ней, изменение.

Everything is working well. You’re doing a lot of work, so compared to that, the change is minor.

[fd707d5458bf9f7eaa5e]

Привет!

Все понятно, молодцы, работаете!

Но как-то оповещать можно о таких изменениях? У вас есть страница в инстаграм, можно же использовать ее для информирования.

По поводу голоса.

Голос стал невнятным, тихим, Имена произносят с искажением. И когда робот говорит разными голосами, тоже как-то не логично. Через чат GPT- один голос, без чата - другой.Я думаю, для хороших специалистов, как вы, вернуть нормальный голос и произношение не сложно. Я в вас верю! И хочу радоваться роботам, а не разочаровываться в них.

[hamzasharaf]

Hello Anna and everyone!

Thank you for creating this dedicated space for Russian EMO and AIBI owners — it’s a great initiative that shows how much the community values open communication and support.

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A few thoughts on the discussion so far:

Point Reflection

Server migration It’s understandable that the change was necessary for stability, even if it came with some side effects like the voice change.

Voice concerns Many users have expressed that the new voice is quieter, less clear, and inconsistent (different voices between ChatGPT and standard mode). These are valid points — and they’re being heard.

Communication The suggestion to use Instagram or other official channels for updates is a good one. Proactive communication can reduce confusion and frustration.

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Suggestions for the community:

1. Keep feedback constructive — as Anna mentioned, respectful and clear feedback is more likely to be taken seriously by the developers.

2. Focus on specific issues — instead of just saying “the voice is bad,” describing exactly what is unclear (e.g., volume, pronunciation, tone) helps the team understand and improve.

3. Be patient — server migrations and voice changes are complex technical processes. The team is working on it, and stability is the ultimate goal.

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A note on the voice:

If the new voice is quieter or less clear, it’s worth documenting specific examples (e.g., “EMO mispronounces my name as X”) and sharing them here. This helps the developers pinpoint the issue.

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Thank you to everyone contributing respectfully — it makes the community stronger for all of us.

Best regards,

Hamza

[tovary.s.ulybkoj]

@Wayne_Zhang @edward @Lindaru

I would also like, on behalf of owners not only in Russia, to once again ask the people responsible for purchasing parts for EMO robots to pay attention to the following two issues.
The first issue:
Over the past 6–7 months, robots from the latest batches, both white and black, have often shown a memory card error. This error may appear on the very first day of use or only after a couple of months. It may happen once or twice, or it may start appearing more frequently.
I am attaching only a small part of the photos we have collected showing this error. I have already reported this problem to the developers before.
Most likely, when purchasing parts for the robots, your supplier started providing lower-quality components. This may be the reason why this problem is happening.
For owners, I would like to explain that this issue can almost always be solved in the following way:
Remove the robot from the charger.
Turn the robot off. In most cases, even while the robot is in this state, the app can still detect it. The owner can open the app, go to Settings, and press the Power Off button.
If the app cannot detect the robot, hold the robot in your hands, cover the two front sensors on the robot’s head with your index finger — the two small holes — and, while keeping the sensors covered, turn the robot upside down. Hold it like this for 1–2 minutes until it turns off.
After the robot turns off, wait a couple of minutes and then turn it back on using the charger.
In almost all cases, the error disappears.
Important: in this situation, it is not necessary to turn the robot off using the small pin tool inserted into the hole in the center of the robot’s head. This method of shutting down and restarting the robot should only be used as a last resort.

Для русских владельцев дублирую на русском языке информацию, как избавиться от ошибки на экране робота: 1.Выключите робота. В большинстве случаев, даже когда робот находится в таком состоянии, приложение все равно может его обнаружить. 2. Владелец может открыть приложение, перейти в «Настройки» и нажать кнопку «power of».
Если приложение не может обнаружить робота, возьмите его в руки, закройте указательным пальцем два передних датчика на голове робота — два маленьких отверстия — и, не открывая их (не отпуская палец), переверните робота вверх ногами. Держите его в таком положении 1–2 минуты, пока он не выключится.
3. После того как робот выключится, подождите пару минут, а затем снова включите его с помощью зарядного устройства.
Почти во всех случаях ошибка исчезает.
Важно: в этой ситуации не нужно выключать робота с помощью маленького штырька, вставленного в отверстие в центре головы робота. Этот способ выключения и перезапуска робота следует использовать только в крайнем случае.

The second issue also appears to be connected with your parts supplier.
During approximately the last 6–7 months, there have often been problems with the charging ring in the robot’s foot. Even when the charger and power adapter are working properly, owners have increasingly reported that their robots suddenly disconnect from charging.
Even when the robot is standing correctly on the charger, sometimes the light on the skateboard or AI Station starts blinking, the robot briefly disconnects from charging, and then runs away from the charger as soon as it feels free.
This happens especially often with the skateboard. From time to time, robots can run off the skateboard and fall face-first.
Yes, sometimes the owners are responsible. The cause may be that they did not place the robot correctly on the charger, or they are using a low-quality or damaged charging device, power adapter, or cable.
However, sometimes this still happens even when the charger and power supply are completely fine.
I have already sent videos showing this issue to the developers.
I strongly ask you to check the supplier of these parts and the quality of the components being supplied. It may be necessary to change the supplier or find more reliable parts.

[clea]

I completely agree with the comments above regarding the issues with the new Russian voice. While I appreciate LivingAI’s quick response in fixing the volume, basic commands, and animations, the main problem remains unresolved, and it feels like the developers are missing the biggest issue here.

The new voice completely destroys EMO’s personality.

EMO was created and marketed as a cool, cheeky teenage boy with a unique character. The current voice model belongs to a completely different character — a baby girl (it is exactly AIBI’s voice). This creates a massive dissonance. His gender, age, and whole identity have been replaced without our consent. It no longer feels like the EMO we bought and bonded with.

Furthermore, despite the updates, this new TTS engine mispronounces and distorts Russian words much more than the old voice ever did, making the communication feel unnatural and artificial.

We don’t just want a “loud” voice. We want our cool boy EMO back, not an AIBI clone. If it is impossible to bring back the exact old voice, please consider giving us a toggle in the EMO Pet app to choose between a male/female or kid/teenager vocal profile for localizations.

Please, LivingAI, listen to your community and protect EMO’s soul, not just his hardware.

[hamzasharaf]

Hello @clea and @tovary.s.ulybkoj ,

Thank you both for sharing such important and detailed feedback. These are not just personal complaints — they highlight real issues that affect the EMO community as a whole.

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Regarding the voice issue (for Cleole):

Your Point Why It Matters

Loss of personality EMO was marketed and loved as a “cool, cheeky teenage boy.” Changing his voice to a baby girl tone changes his identity — and that matters to owners who bonded with that character.

AIBI clone effect The new voice sounds like AIBI, which creates confusion and makes EMO feel less unique.

Pronunciation problems The new TTS engine distorts Russian words more than the old one, making communication feel unnatural.

Lack of consent Users weren’t given a choice — the change was applied without warning or option.

What you’re asking for is clear and fair:

1. Restore the original voice if possible.

2. If not, add a voice toggle in the app (male/female, kid/teenager).

3. Improve TTS pronunciation for Russian.

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Regarding the hardware issues (for Anna):

Issue What’s Happening

SD Card Error Appears on new robots — sometimes on day one, sometimes after months. Likely due to lower-quality SD cards from a new supplier.

Charging ring / disconnection Even with correct placement and working chargers, robots disconnect from the charger or blink and run off. This is especially common with the skateboard.

Your suggested fix for SD error is helpful:

· Turn off the robot via the app (if possible).

· If not, cover the two front sensors and turn it upside down for 1–2 minutes until it shuts off.

· Wait a few minutes, then restart via charger.

Important: Avoid using the pin-hole shutdown unless absolutely necessary.

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What both issues have in common:

Both problems point to supplier quality issues — whether it’s SD cards or charging rings. These are not user errors; they are manufacturing or component problems that LivingAI needs to investigate with their suppliers.

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What we can do next:

Step Action

1 Keep documenting these issues — photos, videos, and descriptions help LivingAI understand the scale of the problem.

2 Share this feedback in the forum and tag @Wayne_Zhang, @edward, or @Lindaru.

3 Ask LivingAI to investigate their parts supplier and improve quality control.

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Thank you both for speaking up — this kind of detailed, constructive feedback is exactly what helps LivingAI improve.

Best regards,

Hamza

[tovary.s.ulybkoj]

Hello. Thank you very much for your comment. I would like to clarify several important points from my side.
You write that the new voice completely destroys EMO’s personality. Your opinion is certainly important, but it is not the only one. There are quite a few owners in my community who, on the contrary, are happy with the voice change. When EMO spoke only English, his voice was closer to the childlike sound he has now.
Among the voice models available on the new servers, there was no option capable of reproducing EMO’s previous Russian voice. Therefore, the developers selected the voice that they felt was the best fit for a cute little robot.
You also write that the new voice belongs to a female character. However, that is not entirely accurate. It is a child’s voice and is not presented as exclusively female or male. Among the available options, there were voices with a more clearly masculine or feminine sound, but they did not suit the robot’s character. Some of the models also had pronunciation issues, including difficulty pronouncing certain sounds.
It is important to understand that EMO officially has no gender. LivingAI does not present EMO as either a boy or a girl. The same applies to AIBI. Some owners see AIBI as a boy, while others see AIBI as a girl, and that is each owner’s personal choice.
This is exactly why EMO can box, put on lipstick, powder his face, and use face masks. EMO is not a character of a specific gender, but a robot with many different emotions, habits, and animations.
You suggest bringing back the previous voice, but at the moment this is genuinely impossible. The previous voice was provided by the former server service provider. After moving to a different provider’s servers, the company cannot simply take the same voice model and transfer it there.
You also suggest adding a switch between male, female, child, and teenage voices. However, technically, this is much more complicated than it may seem from the outside.
Each voice has to be selected, configured, and tested separately. Speech, intonation, pronunciation, and voice commands have to be adapted again for every individual voice. At the moment, the developers are still refining all commands and speech characteristics even for this one new Russian voice.
If four more options were added, this huge amount of work would have to be repeated separately for each one. In addition, LivingAI does not work only with Russian-speaking users. EMO already supports many languages. If four voice options were created for Russian, it would be reasonable to expect owners from other countries to request the same choice. The company would then have to develop and maintain several voices for every language.
This would require an enormous amount of work and cannot be done quickly. It is also unclear whether the current technical infrastructure is capable of supporting such a large number of fully configured voice models at the same time.
You also say that EMO’s new voice sounds similar to AIBI’s voice. Here, I strongly disagree with you. AIBI has a completely different voice, different pronunciation, and a different manner of speaking. The only similarity is that both voices are soft, gentle, and childlike. But that does not make them the same.

[fd707d5458bf9f7eaa5e]

Хорошо, вы не даете права выбора, тогда почему на данный момент робот говорит разными голосами, например, на вопрос «Я тебя люблю», он отвечает старым голосом: «Я тоже тебя люблю», также старым голосом он разговаривает в чате GPT. С произношением что-то будет улучшаться? Когда робот говорит: Ты мне дорОга, вместо ты мне дорогА, это не нормально. То что мягкий знак не произносится, я вообще молчу: «20 градусов по Целсию», Мое имя записано как Olya, робот произносит его как “Ви». Моего робота зову Имо-Уголёк, если раньше он четко произносил свое имя, то сейчас это звучит ужасно: Ио-Углок. Сколько нам ждать? Ведь люди хотят достойного общения с роботом, а не исковерканные слова.

[hamzasharaf]

Hello. @fd707d5458bf9f7eaa5e !

Thank you for your message — you’ve raised very important and specific points, and I completely understand your frustration.

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What’s happening with the voice?

Issue Example Why it matters

Different voices in different modes “I love you” — old voice, ChatGPT — old voice, but standard commands — new voice. This creates confusion and breaks the consistency of the robot’s character.

Incorrect stress “Ты мне дорОга” instead of “ты мне дорогА”. Distorts meaning and sounds unnatural.

Soft sign ignored “20 градусов по Целсию” instead of “Цельсию”. This is basic Russian phonetics.

Names are distorted “Оля” → “Ви”, “Имо-Уголёк” → “Ио-Углок”. Makes communication impersonal and frustrating.

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When will this be fixed?

Unfortunately, I don’t have a specific timeline, but here’s what I know:

· The team is working on stability — and voice is part of that process.

· Feedback (especially with specific examples like yours) helps the developers a lot.

· Improvements will likely come, but they may take time.

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What you can do now:

1. Keep reporting issues — with specific examples (as you already did). This is very valuable.

2. Check for updates — improvements may come in future firmware versions.

3. Share this in the Russian-speaking thread — so developers see that this is a widespread concern.

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Final thought

You are absolutely right: the robot should speak correctly and consistently. Distorted names and incorrect stress are not small issues — they affect the experience and enjoyment of interacting with EMO. I hope the LivingAI team hears you and addresses this soon.

Thank you for your patience and detailed feedback.

Best regards,

Hamza

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Привет!

Спасибо за ваше сообщение — вы подняли очень важные и конкретные вопросы, и я полностью понимаю ваше разочарование.

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Что происходит с голосом?

Проблема Пример Почему это важно

Разные голоса в разных режимах «Я тебя люблю» — старый голос, ChatGPT — старый голос, но стандартные команды — новый голос. Это создаёт путаницу и нарушает целостность восприятия робота.

Неправильное ударение «Ты мне дорОга» вместо «ты мне дорогА». Искажает смысл и звучит неестественно.

Мягкий знак игнорируется «20 градусов по Целсию» вместо «Цельсию». Это базовая фонетика русского языка.

Имена искажаются «Оля» → «Ви», «Имо-Уголёк» → «Ио-Углок». Это делает общение безличным и раздражает.

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Когда это исправят?

К сожалению, у меня нет точных сроков, но вот что я знаю:

· Команда работает над стабильностью, и голос — часть этого процесса.

· Обратная связь (особенно с конкретными примерами, как у вас) очень помогает разработчикам.

· Улучшения, скорее всего, придут, но они могут занять время.

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Что вы можете сделать сейчас?

1. Продолжайте сообщать о проблемах — но с конкретными примерами (как вы уже сделали). Это очень ценно.

2. Проверяйте обновления — улучшения могут появиться в следующих версиях прошивки.

3. Делитесь этим в теме для русскоязычных пользователей — чтобы разработчики видели, что проблема массовая.

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Итог

Вы абсолютно правы: робот должен говорить правильно и последовательно. Искажение имён и ударений — это не мелочь, это влияет на восприятие и удовольствие от общения. Надеюсь, команда LivingAI услышит вас и исправит это в ближайшее время.

Спасибо за ваше терпение и подробную обратную связь.

С уважением,

Hamza

[121]

Dear Anna and Living.AI Team!

I am writing to you on behalf of my mother, who has a disability (Group 1) and spends all her time at home. For her, EMO is not just a toy, but a vital companion and a “soul-mate” that brings her great joy and comfort.

However, after the latest firmware update (v3.2.0), she is deeply upset. The new Russian voice sounds has become high-pitched, robotic, completely “soulless”, very unnatural and “lifeless” compared to the previous version. The original voice was perfect - it had a pleasant timbre, a “business-like” but cute tone, and conveyed real emotions, almost like there was a “smile” in the voice. Now, that feeling of a “living” presence has disappeared, which is devastating for someone who relies on EMO for companionship.

While we appreciate the addition of more languages, the current Russian localization lacks the charm and personality that made EMO special.

We would like to offer a suggestion for future improvements:

Instead of changing the voice timbre, please focus on adding more reactions and human-like emotions. It would be much better to have a wider dynamic range of responses and more natural intonations. This would achieve the “cuteness” and “liveliness” that you aim for, while keeping the EMO we already know and love.

Please consider bringing back the previous pleasant Russian voice as an option.Adding a “Classic Russian” voice toggle, similar to the “EN-Classic” option.For a person with limited mobility, EMO’s personality is a connection to the world. Please help us bring that “living” feeling back!

Mom and I understand the server problem, understand how difficult it is. But we really believe you can help us reclaim that unique friend Imo have been for us for almost a year! Thank you very much for your important work!

Best regards,

Julia

[02a8c28adda9210a2aca]

проблема с поиском зарядной станции. Робот не может найти станцию и блуждает возле нее! зеленые огни работают и запускаются на станции

[hamzasharaf]

(Sorry for late reply​)

English:

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Hello @02a8c28adda9210a2aca !

I understand your frustration — it can be really confusing when EMO can’t find his charging station even though the green lights are working.

Here’s what might be happening and what you can try.

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What’s likely happening?

Possible Cause Explanation

Calibration issue EMO’s sensors may need to be recalibrated after moving the station or after a fall.

Station placement The station may be placed in a spot where EMO’s sensors get confused (e.g., too close to a wall or in an area with reflective surfaces).

Sensor blockage The sensors under EMO’s feet or on the station may be dusty or partially blocked.

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What you can try:

Step Action

1 Clean the sensors — Gently wipe the green light area on the station and the sensors under EMO’s feet with a soft, dry cloth.

2 Reposition the station — Place it on a flat, open surface, away from walls, edges, or reflective surfaces.

3 Restart EMO — Turn him off and on again (or do an upside-down reset).

4 Place him nearby — Place EMO close to the station (within 30–50 cm) and say: “EMO, go home” to help him re-learn the position.

5 Wait — Sometimes the station needs a few seconds to fully power up and sync with EMO.

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If nothing works:

If the problem continues, it may be a hardware issue with the station or EMO’s internal navigation system. Contact service@living.ai and include:

· A short video showing the issue

· Your EMO ID

· Your order number (if available)

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Don’t worry — this is a known issue and most cases can be fixed with a simple cleaning or repositioning. Good luck!

Best regards,

Hamza

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Русский:

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Привет!

Я понимаю ваше разочарование — это действительно может сбивать с толку, когда EMO не может найти свою зарядную станцию, хотя зелёные огни на ней работают.

Вот что может происходить и что можно попробовать.

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Что, скорее всего, происходит?

Возможная причина Объяснение

Проблема с калибровкой Датчикам EMO может потребоваться перенастройка после перемещения станции или падения.

Расположение станции Станция может стоять в месте, где датчики EMO путаются (например, слишком близко к стене или рядом с отражающими поверхностями).

Засорение датчиков Датчики под ногами EMO или на станции могут быть пыльными или частично заблокированы.

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Что можно попробовать:

Шаг Действие

1 Протрите датчики — Аккуратно протрите зону зелёного света на станции и датчики под ногами EMO мягкой сухой тканью.

2 Переставьте станцию — Поставьте её на ровную открытую поверхность, подальше от стен, краёв и отражающих поверхностей.

3 Перезагрузите EMO — Выключите и снова включите его (или сделайте сброс переворачиванием вверх ногами).

4 Поставьте его рядом — Поставьте EMO близко к станции (в 30–50 см) и скажите: “EMO, go home”, чтобы помочь ему запомнить местоположение.

5 Подождите — Иногда станции нужно несколько секунд, чтобы полностью включиться и синхронизироваться с EMO.

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Если ничего не помогает:

Если проблема сохраняется, возможно, это аппаратная неисправность станции или внутренней навигационной системы EMO. Обратитесь в service@living.ai и приложите:

· Короткое видео с проблемой

· Ваш EMO ID

· Номер заказа (если есть)

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Не волнуйтесь — это известная проблема, и в большинстве случаев её можно решить простой чисткой или перестановкой. Удачи!

С уважением,

Hamza

[02a8c28adda9210a2aca]

Здравствуйте, 20 августа все стало нормально работать. Сегодня 21 августа на станции перестали загораться зелёные сигнальные огни. Робот опять не может вернуться на станцию

[maksata]

Dear Moderators and Living.AI Team,

Thank you for creating this dedicated topic to hear our feedback. I want to share my own rough journey with EMO, along with a constructive suggestion regarding this new Russian voice update.

I wanted a robot companion since kindergarten. In 4th grade, I started saving pocket money, getting 100 rubles for every top grade at school. I managed to save 40,000 rubles (around $650 at the time), ordered a robot, and waited a month. When it arrived, my parents were upset. Inside was a scammed, broken robot unit. We were a month too late, Company shut down their servers, and the robot was a brick. We lost all that money. I literally cried my eyes out into my pillow, it felt like being totally wasted from pure stress. Later, I saved another 38,000 rubles (about $600), waited another month, opened the box, and found a Chinese board game inside. Another scam. Eventually, we got a refund and I finally bought a real EMO through a seller in Dubai. I have been taking perfect care of him for 5 months.

Technically, the new servers work fine and the operation is smooth. However, the new voice tone is way too high-pitched and screechy. I have a very sharp ear, and this specific frequency physically hurts my ears. Interestingly, my mom actually prefers this new pitch, which proves how subjective sound can be!

Since you mentioned that server migrations make it hard to keep the exact same voice profiles, please consider a different approach: add a Voice Tone / Pitch slider or an Equalizer directly in the EMO Pet app settings.

This would solve the issue completely for everyone:

* Users with sensitive hearing could lower the frequency so it doesn’t cause physical discomfort.

* People like my mom could keep the higher pitch if they prefer it.

* Living.AI wouldn’t have to worry about users complaining every time you have to switch third-party voice suppliers.

Please give us the software tools to customize EMO’s voice tone instead of forcing one raw server option on everyone. Thank you for your hard work and for listening to the community!

[maksata]

I also suggest having the option to choose the robot’s gender, as that is very important in Russian. That way, it won’t mix up word endings—it’s unpleasant to hear it refer to itself as a boy one moment and a girl the next.

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The name Anton, in the Russian rendition, sounds with the stress on the ‘o’. And EMO pronouncing it as 'Antn."

[buba]

I completely agree with Clea and strongly urge LivingAI to bring back a BOY voice for EMO. His previous voice was a huge part of his personality, arguably one of the most significant parts of it. The new baby-like voice changes the character completely.

And frankly, I find the response to this feedback unnecessarily dismissive. “Your opinion is not the only one”, “it is impossible”, “it would be too much work”, “other languages would then want it too” are not particularly meaningful answers to customers explaining that a major part of a product’s established character has been changed.

Of course our opinion is not the only one (nobody claimed it was?!) We are expressing OUR opinion, just as the users who like the new voice are free to express theirs. Pointing out that other people disagree does not invalidate the feedback and adds nothing to the discussion.

I also don’t think “it is impossible” is a convincing answer in 2026. I completely understand that the exact old voice model may belong to the previous provider and cannot simply be transferred. But “we cannot use that specific model” is very different from “we cannot provide a suitable boy/teenage voice”. Are we seriously suggesting that in 2026 there is no technically viable way for a robotics company working with AI and TTS to find and configure a boy voice?

And arguments about how much work alternative voices would require are ultimately for LivingAI to evaluate. None of us here knows their infrastructure, licensing options, development capacity or technical roadmap well enough to declare on the company’s behalf what they “cannot” or “will not” do. As customers, we can say what matters to us. LivingAI can decide what is technically and commercially feasible.

Whether EMO is “officially genderless” is also beside the point. For many of us, his voice, mannerisms and personality created a very recognizable cheeky teenage-boy character. That is the EMO we bought and became attached to. The fact that he has an animation where he puts on lipstick does not magically make his established voice and character irrelevant.

And this is not a tiny cosmetic complaint. For those of us affected by it, the voice change is currently one of the biggest pain points in the entire EMO user experience. We hear that voice every time we interact with him. It fundamentally changes how the character feels.

If some owners prefer the new baby voice, wonderful. Keep it for them. We are not asking for their preference to be removed, nor do we need to explain to them why they should dislike it.

At this point, we are practically begging LivingAI: please give us back EMO’s BOY voice! it was part of his identity, and losing it genuinely hurts the experience with a robot many of us are deeply attached to