- Type
- Kids companion
- Interaction
- Voice
- Subscription
- Optional
- Ages
- 5 to 10
Miko 3
Talking, rolling learning robot for kids aged 5 to 10
Researched by Riley Hart · updated Oct 25, 2026
We started tracking this price on Oct 26, 2026 and have not found a past sale price yet, so we cannot say if $299 is a good deal. Black Friday is Nov 27, 2026, 31 days away, when robots in this category usually get their biggest cuts. Get a price drop alert.
Miko 3 fits families who want a screen based learning buddy that moves, talks and video calls relatives, and who will pay for Miko Max. Skip it if you mainly want smart conversation or have privacy worries, since reviewers found the AI slow and senators flagged exposed child audio data in 2026.
Best for: young kids who like stories and games. Skip if: you will not pay for Miko Max.
Specs
- Type
- Kids AI companion and learning robot
- Interaction
- Voice, 4.7 inch touchscreen, parent app; video calls with family
- Ai features
- Face and voice recognition, moderated conversation, learning games and stories; runs online (WiFi needed for most features); Miko does not name the AI model
- Camera
- Yes, wide angle HD; on demand camera shutter and one tap camera or mic disable
- Mobility
- Rubberized wheels with time of flight and odometric sensors
- Battery runtime
- 6 to 7 hours continuous play (product page); up to 5 hours active play on Miko's comparison page
- Charge time
- About 4 hours with the 15W adapter
- Size weight
- 6.3 x 5.5 x 8.67 in, about 2 lb
3 year cost of ownership
- Robot
- $299
- Total
- $596
Miko Max is optional. Without it, Disney stories, DaVinci shows, iHeart music and full parental reports are limited or locked.
Status and safety
- US availability
- ● On sale
- Recalls
- ● No Miko robot recall in the CPSC database as of Oct 26, 2026. Checked daily.
- FCC authorized
- ● FCC ID 2AS3SEMK301
- Company
- ● Active
- Warranty
- ● 1 year
Price history
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Where to buy
- Miko US store
- $299 →
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Pros
- Sturdy, kid sized build
- Camera shutter and one tap mic and camera off
- Video calling with family built in
- Large library with Miko Max
Cons
- Thin content without the paid Max plan
- Conversation is slow and often misses questions
- Battery drains quickly on standby
- 2026 report of exposed child audio data
What independent reviewers found
- Content was good with Max and the robot survived several 2 foot falls, but without Max the library was thin and the conversational AI was slow and often could not answer. Reviewer said it feels like a pricey tablet.
- The Gadgeteer
- Kid friendly hardware and familiar subscription content, but laggy voice recognition, answers too advanced for young kids, slow charging and weak standby battery.
- Serious Insights · 3
- Packed with stories, dances and learning missions and answered most questions well; battery lasted about 5 hours of active play and WiFi is required.
- TTPM · 4/5
Spec history
Checked dailyNo spec changes since we started tracking on Oct 26, 2026.
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Questions buyers ask
Is Miko Max required?
No, but the free tier limits most premium stories, games and parental reports. Max is $99 a year list or $14.99 a month.
Does Miko 3 work without WiFi?
Mostly no. Reviewers found most features need WiFi, with only some content working offline.
Is Miko 3 still the current model?
Yes. As of October 2026 Miko's US store still sells Miko 3 at $299 alongside the cheaper Miko Mini, with no newer flagship listed.