Panasonic NICOBO Companion Robot
Product Description
Meet NICOBO, a companion robot designed with expressive eyes, a nose camera, a speaker, and multiple sensors. Its body and tail feature three axes of movement, allowing it to rotate and tilt. Equipped with a microphone array, ambient light and temperature sensors, and a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, NICOBO is designed for interactive everyday companionship.
The NICOBO body is available in three colors: Shell Pink, Stone Gray, and Smoke Navy. It comes with a dedicated charging dock called the “Nedoko” and an AC adapter.
Features
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Expressive Design: Two LCD displays serve as the robot’s eyes, with a camera located in its nose.
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Three-Axis Movement: The body rotates left and right and tilts up and down, while the tail tilts from side to side.
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Multiple Sensors: Includes two six-axis sensor units, an ambient light sensor, and two temperature sensors.
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Built-In Audio: Features a speaker and three microphones.
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Wireless Connectivity: Supports Wi-Fi on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, subject to network compatibility.
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Rechargeable Battery: Built-in lithium-ion battery provides approximately 3.5–4.5 hours of operation.
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Dedicated Charging Dock: Includes the Nedoko charging dock with an LED charging-status indicator.
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Color Options: Shell Pink, Stone Gray, and Smoke Navy.
Product Details
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Product Name: NICOBO
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Product Type: Companion Robot
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Color: Shell Pink
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Other Available Colors: Stone Gray, Smoke Navy
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Processor: Quad-core CPU (ARM Cortex-A53)
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Movable Parts: 3 axes (body rotation and tilt; tail tilt)
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Display: 2 LCD displays (eyes)
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Audio: Speaker and 3 microphones
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Camera: Nose-mounted camera
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Sensors: 2 six-axis sensor units (3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis accelerometer each), 1 ambient light sensor, 2 temperature sensors
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Buttons: Power, mode, and reset
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Indicators: LED and warning LED
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Connector: Charging port
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Wireless: IEEE 802.11ac/n/a/g/b, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
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Security: WPA3-SAE (AES), WPA2-PSK (AES), WPA-PSK (AES)
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Operating Temperature: 5°C–35°C / 41°F–95°F
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Built-In Battery: Lithium-ion
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Battery Life: Approximately 3.5–4.5 hours
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Charging Time: Approximately 4 hours while sleeping; approximately 7 hours while awake
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Robot Dimensions (excluding protrusions): 228 × 176 × 236 mm / 8.98 × 6.93 × 9.29 in (W × H × D)
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Robot Dimensions (including protrusions): 228 × 200 × 260 mm / 8.98 × 7.87 × 10.24 in (W × H × D)
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Robot Weight: Approximately 1.5 kg / 3.31 lb
Charging Dock (Nedoko)
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Indicator: LED charging-status indicator
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Dimensions (excluding protrusions): 150 × 28 × 150 mm / 5.91 × 1.10 × 5.91 in (W × H × D)
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Dimensions (including protrusions): 150 × 33 × 150 mm / 5.91 × 1.30 × 5.91 in (W × H × D)
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Weight: Approximately 0.13 kg / 0.29 lb
Robot on Charging Dock
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Combined Dimensions (including protrusions): 228 × 220 × 260 mm / 8.98 × 8.66 × 10.24 in (W × H × D)
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Power Consumption: Approximately 15 W at AC 100 V
Package Contents
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NICOBO companion robot
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Nedoko charging dock
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AC adapter
Compatibility Notes
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Wi-Fi connectivity requires a compatible network. Devices supporting only legacy 11a (J52) are not compatible. The 5 GHz band is restricted to indoor use.
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Networks or devices supporting only WEP security are not compatible.
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The listed power consumption is specified for AC 100 V. Check power and adapter compatibility before use outside Japan.