Intuition Robotics ElliQ vs Miko 3
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 26, 2026
As of Oct 26, 2026, the Intuition Robotics ElliQ costs $250 and the Miko 3 costs $299, so the Intuition Robotics ElliQ is $49 cheaper. The Miko 3 scores higher in our ranking (7.0 vs 4.8 out of 10). Pick the Intuition Robotics ElliQ for older adults living alone. Pick the Miko 3 for young kids who like stories and games.
- Type
- Senior companion
- Interaction
- Voice
- Subscription
- Required
- Ages
- 60+
ElliQ is for older adults who live alone and would enjoy a friendly voice that checks in, suggests activities and makes family video calls easy. Skip it if you need fall detection or emergency calling, or balk at roughly $2,000 over three years for a leased device.
Full Intuition Robotics ElliQ review →- Type
- Kids companion
- Interaction
- Voice
- Subscription
- Optional
- Ages
- 5 to 10
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.
Full Miko 3 review →Side by side
| Intuition Robotics ElliQ | Miko 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $250 | $299 |
| 3 year cost | $4,209 | $596 |
| Our score | 4.8/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Rank in Companions | #4 | #2 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Included while the membership is active; excludes mishandling and intentional damage | 1 year |
| Type | Stationary social companion robot with screen | Kids AI companion and learning robot |
| Interaction | Voice with wake word, touchscreen, family app for messages and video calls | Voice, 4.7 inch touchscreen, parent app; video calls with family |
| Ai features | Cloud AI that starts conversations, remembers what you share, gives reminders, wellness goals and games; large language models added with ElliQ 3 in 2024, with guardrails on responses | 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, for presence sensing, video calls and selfies; maker says it does not record you and only listens for the wake word when idle | Yes, wide angle HD; on demand camera shutter and one tap camera or mic disable |
| Mobility | Stationary tabletop unit with a moving head | Rubberized wheels with time of flight and odometric sensors |
| Battery runtime | Not published; needs wall power and WiFi | 6 to 7 hours continuous play (product page); up to 5 hours active play on Miko's comparison page |
| Charge time | Not published | About 4 hours with the 15W adapter |
| Size weight | Not published; ElliQ 3 is 1.3 lb lighter with a 36% smaller footprint than earlier versions (The Robot Report) | 6.3 x 5.5 x 8.67 in, about 2 lb |
| Subscription | Required: $49.99 a month on the annual plan or $59.99 billed monthly, plus a one time $249.99 enrollment fee; device is leased | Optional Miko Max: $99 a year (on sale for $89 when checked) or $14.99 a month; free tier has limited content |
| Age range | Adults 60 and older | 5 to 10 |
| Best for | older adults living alone | young kids who like stories and games |
| Skip if | you need an emergency alert device | you will not pay for Miko Max |
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What reviewers found
Intuition Robotics ElliQ
- The Senior List (2/5): Voice recognition impressed and it remembered past talks, but video calls lagged, it froze for minutes at times, conversations rarely went past a couple of exchanges and it has no emergency features. Source
- Reviewed: Attractive, easy to use by voice or touch and full of social features, but struggled with quiet speech, lacked streaming music and suits people living alone more than busy homes. Source
Miko 3
- The Gadgeteer: 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. Source
- Serious Insights (3): Kid friendly hardware and familiar subscription content, but laggy voice recognition, answers too advanced for young kids, slow charging and weak standby battery. Source
- TTPM (4/5): Packed with stories, dances and learning missions and answered most questions well; battery lasted about 5 hours of active play and WiFi is required. Source
Pros and cons
Intuition Robotics ElliQ
Pros
- Starts conversations and checks in on its own
- Simple voice and big screen video calls
- Remembers details from past chats
- Free for eligible New Yorkers via NYSOFA
Cons
- Monthly fee forever; you never own it
- No emergency or 911 calling
- Video calls lag and it sometimes freezes
- Music limited, no streaming services
Miko 3
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
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Intuition Robotics ElliQ or the Miko 3?
The Miko 3 scores higher in our ranking (7.0 vs 4.8 out of 10). Pick the Intuition Robotics ElliQ for older adults living alone. Pick the Miko 3 for young kids who like stories and games.
Which is cheaper?
The Intuition Robotics ElliQ at $250, versus $299 for the Miko 3, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $4,209 vs $596.
What is the difference between the ElliQ and the Miko 3?
Type: Stationary social companion robot with screen on the ElliQ, Kids AI companion and learning robot on the Miko 3. Interaction: Voice with wake word, touchscreen, family app for messages and video calls on the ElliQ, Voice, 4.7 inch touchscreen, parent app; video calls with family on the Miko 3. Ai features: Cloud AI that starts conversations, remembers what you share, gives reminders, wellness… on the ElliQ, Face and voice recognition, moderated conversation, learning games and stories; runs… on the Miko 3.
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