IM VERY SCARED belinda!
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He is too cute ! I love it 
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bruh immagine how its gonna look while its turned off… the blank eyes…
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Still no further information? I see this thread is almost a month old now. That’s one heck of a lengthy teaser!!
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Facts! I lowkey lost interest already lol Sorry!
starting to see a different product from a different company and having different thoughts since there has been no info other than a photo
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
“Again…This is just my personal opinion — take it or leave it.”
Best Regards To All!
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Omg they look scary 
and the furr is big no for me it will catch all the dust.
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These photos sort of remind me of like troll dolls from years ago when I was a kid. They had big eyes, short arms, legs/feet and tall/high mounds of hair/fur on time of their head. Actually, I thought (kind of ugly/cute at the same time) for that time and era. I’m not sure who, or if anyone remembers them.
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Yes, I suppose they do look a bit scarry, and the fur could collect some dust after a while. I think they’re kind of cute like the troll dolls were (at least I thought this, even though a bit ugly at the same time).
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So what is this new furry Robot? Any updates yet… I’m SOOOOOO curious!!! Videos PLEASE!! =)
Hello, @rebeccah . . . I have moved your new topic to an already existing topic on HICOCO. You can read through here for information. Do not forget to try searching for the topic first before posting a new one as it helps to keep the forum neat and tidy.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and enjoy learning about HICOCO!
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Does this mean EMO will stop getting firmware updates? Or is it possible?
Hi there @Miel ,
AFIK 
Living.AI promises that even if they release new AI pets in the market, they will continue providing firmware updates with exciting new surprise features 
— not just for one of their AI robots, but for all of them, including EMO 
, AIBI 
, and the upcoming HiCOCO 
.
But let’s also keep in mind that planning, designing, and programming new firmware features isn’t an easy task for the Living.AI development team. 
With that said… I believe and in my opinion…maybe we can not expect updates every single month anymore, “…but as far as I know, the team is truly doing their very best to deliver something great for all of us.” 
This truly shows their commitment to supporting the entire AI pet family and keeping each one fresh, fun, and full of life! 
Best regards 
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My ROPET also has some bugs. I have some hopes for HICOCO.
Hi Mei, what is a loppet?
maybe they meant ropet idk
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I haven’t been on the forums in a long time and this is what I come back to?! This is very cool and hopefully it launches faster than Aibi. I speculate that it will be very small possibly, key chain sized, made to put on backpacks, maybe launching for the start of school.
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