# Living AI EMO vs Miko 3

As of Oct 26, 2026, the Living AI EMO costs $279 and the Miko 3 costs $299, so the Living AI EMO is $20 cheaper. The Miko 3 has a published review score and ranks #2 in our robot pets and companions ranking; the Living AI EMO is not scored yet. Pick the Living AI EMO for a desk pet with personality and no plan. Pick the Miko 3 for young kids who like stories and games.

Prices checked Oct 26, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/living-ai-emo-vs-miko-3/

## Side by side

| | Living AI EMO | Miko 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279 | $299 |
| 3 year cost | $279 | $596 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.0/10 |
| Rank in Companions | #9 | #2 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year, per a 2022 Living AI forum post; current terms not clearly published | 1 year |
| Type | Small walking desktop pet robot with an LED face | Kids AI companion and learning robot |
| Interaction | Voice ("Hey EMO"), touch sensor on the head, gestures, face recognition, companion app | Voice, 4.7 inch touchscreen, parent app; video calls with family |
| Ai features | Mix of on device and cloud. A built in neural network processor (rated up to 1.2 TOPS) handles sensing and behaviors; ChatGPT style answers, weather and news need internet. Recognizes up to 10 people; object recognition added in firmware 3.0.0 | 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, HD wide angle front camera; privacy controls not published | Yes, wide angle HD; on demand camera shutter and one tap camera or mic disable |
| Mobility | Walks on two legs driven by four servos; drop sensors under the feet and a laser distance sensor keep it on the desk; skateboard accessory included | Rubberized wheels with time of flight and odometric sensors |
| Battery runtime | Up to 2.5 hours of play (Living AI battery docs, as cited by Anton Robots) | 6 to 7 hours continuous play (product page); up to 5 hours active play on Miko's comparison page |
| Charge time | About 3 hours (Living AI docs, as cited by Anton Robots); GO HOME version docks itself | About 4 hours with the 15W adapter |
| Size weight | Not published by maker; retail listings report about 95 by 67 by 118 mm and 248 g | 6.3 x 5.5 x 8.67 in, about 2 lb |
| Subscription | None required; no paid plan advertised | Optional Miko Max: $99 a year (on sale for $89 when checked) or $14.99 a month; free tier has limited content |
| Age range | Not published | 5 to 10 |
| Best for | a desk pet with personality and no plan | young kids who like stories and games |
| Skip if | you want a useful home assistant | you will not pay for Miko Max |

## What reviewers found

### Living AI EMO

- Gagadget: Named Editor's Choice in a five robot roundup, calling it the richest personality the reviewer had seen in a desktop companion, with ChatGPT conversation and no mandatory subscription. [Source](https://gagadget.com/en/682539-ai-desk-robots/)
- Ikana Business Review: Praised personality, music driven dancing, face and voice recognition and games, but found smart home integration limited, practical use thin and the price high for an entertainment device. [Source](https://ikanabusinessreview.com/2025/04/emo-desktop-ai-robot/)

### 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](https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/03/27/miko-3-the-ai-powered-learning-robot-review-a-small-tablet-dressed-as-a-robot/)
- 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](https://www.seriousinsights.net/miko-3-review/)
- 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](https://ttpm.com/products/miko3-ai-powered-robot-for-kids/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Living AI EMO or the Miko 3?

The Miko 3 has a published review score and ranks #2 in our robot pets and companions ranking; the Living AI EMO is not scored yet. Pick the Living AI EMO for a desk pet with personality and no plan. Pick the Miko 3 for young kids who like stories and games.

### Which is cheaper?

The Living AI EMO at $279, versus $299 for the Miko 3, checked Oct 26, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $279 vs $596.

### What is the difference between the EMO and the Miko 3?

Type: Small walking desktop pet robot with an LED face on the EMO, Kids AI companion and learning robot on the Miko 3. Interaction: Voice ("Hey EMO"), touch sensor on the head, gestures, face recognition, companion app on the EMO, Voice, 4.7 inch touchscreen, parent app; video calls with family on the Miko 3. Ai features: Mix of on device and cloud. A built in neural network processor (rated up to 1.2 TOPS)… on the EMO, Face and voice recognition, moderated conversation, learning games and stories; runs… on the Miko 3.

Full reviews: [Living AI EMO](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/living-ai-emo/index.md), [Miko 3](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/miko-3/index.md)