# Yukai Engineering Qoobo review

Furry cushion with a cat tail that wags when you stroke it

- Our score: not scored yet
- Price: $200 (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Status: on sale
- Best for: calming lap pet for adults who miss a cat
- Skip if: you want a robot that talks, moves or learns
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/yukai-engineering-qoobo/

## Verdict

Qoobo is a simple comfort object: a heavy, furry cushion whose tail wags back when you pet it, for people who miss a cat or want something calming on their lap. It has no app, AI or camera, so there is nothing to set up or worry about. Skip it if you want a robot that moves, talks or learns, because its whole personality is one tail.

## Pros

- Tail reacts to how you stroke it
- No app, Wi Fi, camera or subscription
- About 8 hours per charge
- Removable, washable fur cover
- Large and huggable at about 1 kg

## Cons

- Personality is very simple
- Tail motor makes an audible mechanical sound
- Two of three colors sold out on the US store
- Charging takes up to 8 hours

## Specs

- type: Headless faux fur cat cushion with a robotic tail; colors Husky Gray (YE-QB001G), French Brown (YE-QB001B) and limited Silky Black (YE-QB001K)
- interaction: Touch: the tail sways gently when stroked and swings harder when rubbed, and it sometimes wags on its own to say hello (Yukai). Digital Trends says the tail also reacts to sound; Yukai lists sound reactions only for Petit Qoobo
- ai features: None; no app, no voice assistant and no internet connection. Yukai says it cannot understand words
- camera: None listed
- mobility: Stationary; only the tail moves
- battery runtime: About 8 hours, depending on how often it moves (Yukai); 6.0 V NiMH rechargeable battery
- charge time: About 4 to 8 hours (Yukai)
- size weight: 52 x 32 x 15 cm (about 20.5 x 12.6 x 5.9 in), about 1 kg (2.2 lb) (Yukai)
- subscription: None; there is no app or online service
- age range: All ages except babies; Yukai says children should not use it unaccompanied

## Safety

- recalls: No recall found as of 2026-11-12 (web search of cpsc.gov)
- fcc: Not checked
- company status: Active

## Questions buyers ask

### Does Qoobo need an app or Wi Fi?

No. It has no app or internet connection. You turn it on with a switch and it reacts to touch.

### How long does the battery last?

Yukai says about 8 hours of operation depending on how often the tail moves, and about 4 to 8 hours to recharge.

### Can you wash it?

The fur cover comes off. Yukai says to soak it in lukewarm water with laundry detergent and press gently, and warns the fur texture may change.

### What is the difference between Qoobo and Petit Qoobo?

Qoobo is the larger 1 kg cushion with a long tail. Petit Qoobo weighs about 600 g, has a stubby tail, a subtle heartbeat and reacts to sounds.

## Sources

1. [Yukai Engineering US store: Qoobo](https://store-us.ux-xu.com/products/qoobo)
2. [Yukai Engineering US store: Petit Qoobo](https://store-us.ux-xu.com/products/petit-qoobo)
3. [Qoobo official site: specs and FAQ](https://qoobo.info/index-en/)
4. [Yukai Engineering: US online store opening announcement](https://globalstore.ux-xu.com/blogs/news/20260812)
5. [Digital Trends: Qoobo cured my pandemic blues](https://digitaltrends.com/mobile/qoobo-cured-my-pandemic-blues)
6. [Gizmodo: I snuggled with this robot cat](https://gizmodo.com/i-snuggled-with-this-robot-cat-and-it-didnt-scratch-me-1822402186)
7. [Gigazine: Qoobo hands on](https://www.gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20171125-qoobo-review)
8. [Origin of Bots: Qoobo sales milestone](https://www.originofbots.com/news/qoobo-series-milestone-reflects-enduring-appeal)