Sharp, AI robot and app "Poketomo" that becomes a conversation partner
Sharp will release the pocket-sized interactive AI character "Poketomo" from November. As the first round, a meerkat-themed character appears in a robot and smartphone app. The price is open for the robot, the expected market price is around 39,600 yen, and you need to subscribe to the monthly service (from 495 yen per month). The smartphone app costs 495 yen per month. Reservations will be accepted sequentially from August 20th.
"Poketomo" is equipped with Sharp's unique AI technology "CE-LLM (Communication Edge - Large Language Model)" to realize voice dialogue close to each person. We will talk to you in every scene of everyday life, such as when you want to talk about fun events or "recommendations", or when you suddenly feel lonely. It is characterized by growing as a partner by remembering conversations and spending time and understanding users.
The robot-type "Poketomo" is about 12 cm tall and weighs about 200g and fits in the palm of your hand. Expressing emotions with gestures and gestures that make the lamp on the belly glow in rainbow colors. You can also put it in your pocket or bag and carry it around together. When the robot is not at hand or in situations where voice conversation is difficult, the app version of "Poketomo" responds to the conversation by voice or text, and the memory of the experience is shared with the robot. It is also possible to use only the app.
Official X (@poketomo_sharp) has already started serializing manga depicting the daily life of the characters, expanding the worldview of the product. In addition, it will also be exhibited at the "Tokyo Toy Show 2025" to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from August 28 to 31, and visitors can experience the dialogue with "Poketomo" one step ahead.
