# Yukai Engineering Mirumi review

Fuzzy bag charm robot that turns its head to glance at people

- Our score: not scored yet
- Price: $150 (checked Nov 11, 2026)
- Status: preorder
- Best for: cute tech gifts and bag charm fans
- Skip if: you want a robot that talks or learns
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/yukai-engineering-mirumi/

## Verdict

Mirumi is a cheap, charming novelty: a fuzzy charm that clings to your bag and glances at people nearby. It suits fans of cute tech and gift buyers who want something that needs no app or plan. Skip it if you want conversation or real companionship, since it only turns and hides its head.

## Pros

- No app, account or subscription
- About 8 hours per charge
- Light at about 155 g
- Charming head turning and shy behaviors

## Cons

- Only head movement, no voice or AI
- Engadget doubted it would stay put in a crowded subway
- US store still lists it as a preorder
- Price rose from the roughly $70 quoted at CES 2025 to $149.99

## Specs

- type: Small plush charm robot with long bendable arms that clip onto a bag strap or wrist; colors Pink, Ivory and Gray
- interaction: Turns its head toward sounds and voices, hides its face when shy, reacts when petted on the head and shakes its head when shaken; makes no sounds
- ai features: None; reactive behaviors only, no voice assistant or chat
- camera: No
- mobility: Head motion only; arms grip but do not move
- battery runtime: About 8 hours on a full charge, varies with use (launch specs); built in lithium polymer battery
- charge time: About 2 hours, rated 5V 1A
- size weight: About 100 x 110 x 140 mm (3.9 x 4.3 x 5.5 in) including arms, about 155 g (5.5 oz)
- subscription: None; no app
- age range: Not published
- sensors: Microphone and head touch sensor at launch; the CES 2025 prototype Engadget tried used a distance sensor and an IMU
- materials: ABS mechanism, TPU arms, 100% acrylic outer fabric

## Safety

- recalls: Not checked
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active

## Questions buyers ask

### Does Mirumi need an app?

No. It has no app, account or subscription; it just reacts to sound, touch and movement.

### How long does the battery last?

About 8 hours on a full charge, and about 2 hours to recharge, per the launch specs.

### Is Mirumi sold in the US?

Yes. The Mirumi US store lists Gray, Ivory and Pink at $149.99 each as preorders and ships to the US.

## Sources

1. [Mirumi US store: all products](https://store-us.mirumi.tokyo/collections/all)
2. [Have a Good Holiday: Mirumi Japan launch and specs](https://haveagood-holiday.com/en/articles/mirumi-charm-robot-japan-launch)
3. [Engadget: Mirumi at CES 2025](https://www.engadget.com/home/this-fluffball-robot-stole-my-heart-at-ces-2025-173009630.html)
4. [TechRadar: Mirumi at CES 2025](https://www.techradar.com/tech/this-furry-clip-on-robot-is-the-strangest-thing-ive-seen-at-this-or-any-ces)