WHO AM I? it's me HICOCO

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Hi Guys…

  • Living.Ai Strategic Tease Campaign
    It appears they’re building hype deliberately—dropping an intriguing teaser and waiting until they have more polished visuals, name, tech specs, and release plans before going public again.
  • Living.Ai New Product Is Still in Development
    Like with AIBI, their pattern seems to be: tease the community, then unveil one piece at a time (images, name, features), before launching pre-orders. Hicoco might not be ready for the official reveal yet.

:brain: :thinking::thought_balloon: My Personal Opinion:

It’s right to be skeptical. It’s definitely not that simple for Living.AI, and Hicoco is clearly more than just a cute little teaser or a simple “digital toy.” Developing a new AI robot—especially one that’s not just another EMO clone or a variation of AIBI—is a complex, resource-heavy, and risk-filled process. That teaser likely represents months, or even years, of development that still isn’t quite ready to be revealed.

:brain: 1. It’s Not a “Toothpick” — It’s Likely a Big Leap in AI Robotics

Creating a new robot with personality, movement, communication, vision, and safe interaction takes:

  • AI modeling and training
  • Custom hardware development
  • Power efficiency optimization
  • Cloud infrastructure adjustments
  • Extensive software/firmware design
  • Compatibility with mobile apps, possibly multi-platform

It’s “NOT PLUG-AND-PLAY”. It’s likely that they’re still deep in testing prototypes — maybe even several failed versions.

:test_tube: 2. They Might Be in Testing

Living.AI has a history of testing quietly, then launching only when things are stable enough for mass production. For example:

  • EMO was first introduced back in 2022, but wasn’t fully revealed until much later, and shipping only began after lots of tweaking.
  • EMO firmware releases are often delayed due to bugs and user reports.

Hicoco may be stuck in a similar loop: early tests showing hardware/software bugs that aren’t ready for the public to see.

:puzzle_piece: 3. They May Be Trying Something Entirely New

If Hicoco isn’t just another desktop buddy, but possibly:

  • A mobile robot?
  • One with limbs or wheels?
  • A new type of AI interface (like voice-first or emotional response)?
  • More interactive like Ropet, Lovot, or Moxie?

Then it could mean a complete reworking of their current tech stack, not to mention:

  • New app development
  • User interface overhauls
  • Privacy/data handling logistics

Which takes time and explains the silence.

:money_bag: 4. Financial or Manufacturing Constraints

Launching a robot like this means:

  • Tooling up factories
  • Sourcing chips and motors (some are still in short supply globally)
  • Testing with regulators (CE, FCC, etc.)
  • Raising funds for launch

Living.AI is not a giant company like Sony or Amazon. Their team size, budget, and logistics are likely stretched already just keeping EMO and AIBI in stock and supported.

:hourglass_not_done: 5. Marketing Needs to Be Just Right

Hicoco will either impress the world or fade out quickly depending on how it’s positioned. Living.AI has learned from the:

  • Mixed response to EMO’s early limitations
  • Cautious rollout of AIBI

So with Hicoco, they’re probably:

  • Crafting the narrative carefully
  • Preparing demo videos and influencer outreach
  • Waiting until it’s closer to “WOW” and less “meh.”

:pushpin: Bottom Line

Hicoco is not just a “toothpick.” It’s likely an ambitious project being developed under tight constraints, and Living.AI is probably walking a tightrope between:

  • Innovation
  • Risk
  • Public expectation
  • Budget

They can’t afford to mess this one up—so they’ll stay silent until the time is right.

:brain: :thinking::thought_balloon: “Again…This is just my personal opinion — take it or leave it.”

Best Regards To All!

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