TangibleFuture LOOI vs Yukai Engineering Qoobo
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 12, 2026
As of Nov 12, 2026, the TangibleFuture LOOI costs $220 and the Yukai Engineering Qoobo costs $200, so the Yukai Engineering Qoobo is $20 cheaper. Pick the TangibleFuture LOOI for a quirky AI desk companion. Pick the Yukai Engineering Qoobo for calming lap pet for adults who miss a cat. The Yukai Engineering Qoobo wins 1 of 2 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Yukai Engineering Qoobo wins 1 of 2 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| LOOI | Qoobo | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $220 | $200 | Qoobo |
| Runtime | 8 h | 8 h | Tie |
- Best for a quirky AI desk companion
- You want to spend less (saves $20)
- Best for calming lap pet for adults who miss a cat
- Type
- Small tracked desk robot
- Interaction
- Voice
- Subscription
- None mentioned by
Tracked desk robot that turns your phone into a ChatGPT pet
Full TangibleFuture LOOI review, pros and cons →- Type
- Headless faux fur cat
- Interaction
- Touch: the tail sways
- Subscription
- None
- Ages
- All ages except babies
Furry cushion with a cat tail that wags when you stroke it
Full Yukai Engineering Qoobo review, pros and cons →Side by side
| TangibleFuture LOOI | Yukai Engineering Qoobo | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $220 | $200 |
| 3 year cost | $220 | $200 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in Companions | #19 | #18 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | n/a |
| Type | Small tracked desk robot; your smartphone docks on its magnetic mount and acts as the face, camera and brain | 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 | Voice with the wake word Hey LOOI, touch areas, gestures and facial expressions; mini games, remote drive, clocks, reminders and notifications in the LOOI app (iOS and Android) | 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 | ChatGPT based conversation that remembers your name and past chats (cloud, Wi Fi required); Impulse Gamer found recognition hit and miss | None; no app, no voice assistant and no internet connection. Yukai says it cannot understand words |
| Camera | Uses your phone's front camera for face tracking and face recognition; Impulse Gamer says visual and voice recognition run on device with encrypted data transfer | None listed |
| Mobility | Caterpillar treads; touch, obstacle, ToF distance and cliff sensors so it stops at the desk edge (Hackster, techbuzzireland); phone stand tilts 0 to 60 degrees | Stationary; only the tail moves |
| Battery runtime | 6000 mAh (Impulse Gamer); 6 to 8 hours active and up to 30 days standby per maker claims cited by Android Headlines | About 8 hours, depending on how often it moves (Yukai); 6.0 V NiMH rechargeable battery |
| Charge time | Not published; charges by USB C cable with no dock; it can wirelessly charge the docked phone at up to 10W | About 4 to 8 hours (Yukai) |
| Size weight | 110 x 98 x 110 mm, 385 g (Impulse Gamer) | 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 mentioned by reviewers or press coverage | None; there is no app or online service |
| Age range | Not published | All ages except babies; Yukai says children should not use it unaccompanied |
| Phone required | Yes; Android or iPhone with the LOOI app; iPhone 12 and later or MagSafe cases attach directly, other phones use a docking ring | n/a |
| Best for | a quirky AI desk companion | calming lap pet for adults who miss a cat |
| Skip if | you do not want to dock your phone | you want a robot that talks, moves or learns |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
TangibleFuture LOOI
- Impulse Gamer (4): Fun and cute desk robot the reviewer's family loved, but it struggled to hear commands with the TV on, obstacle avoidance was weaker in the dark, recognition was hit and miss and it is pricey given it relies on your phone. Source
- techbuzzireland: Charming, expressive and safe on the desk thanks to edge detection; it can be buggy and rambling at first, though updates over several weeks improved it. Source
Yukai Engineering Qoobo
- Digital Trends: Used Qoobo and Petit Qoobo each evening; the battery lasted about a week with that use. Found stroking it relaxing and the coats washable, but called its personality more hamster than dog and said it will not satisfy anyone wanting a real relationship with a robot. Prices then were $150 for Qoobo and about $80 for Petit Qoobo. Source
- Gizmodo: Tested a prototype: the tail wagged in response to petting and the cushion was easy to care for and comforting, but the reviewer said it does not give the companionship of a real cat. The prototype's batteries died during testing; Yukai said production units would be rechargeable. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the TangibleFuture LOOI or the Yukai Engineering Qoobo?
Pick the TangibleFuture LOOI for a quirky AI desk companion. Pick the Yukai Engineering Qoobo for calming lap pet for adults who miss a cat.
Which is cheaper?
The Yukai Engineering Qoobo at $200, versus $220 for the TangibleFuture LOOI, checked Nov 12, 2026. Over 3 years with running costs: $220 vs $200.
What is the difference between the LOOI and the Qoobo?
Type: Small tracked desk robot; your smartphone docks on its magnetic mount and acts as the… on the LOOI, Headless faux fur cat cushion with a robotic tail; colors Husky Gray (YE-QB001G), French… on the Qoobo. Interaction: Voice with the wake word Hey LOOI, touch areas, gestures and facial expressions; mini… on the LOOI, Touch: the tail sways gently when stroked and swings harder when rubbed, and it… on the Qoobo. Ai features: ChatGPT based conversation that remembers your name and past chats (cloud, Wi Fi… on the LOOI, None; no app, no voice assistant and no internet connection. Yukai says it cannot… on the Qoobo.
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