Moflin

Mirumi, Moflin, Loona, Ropet and Eilik are being named as the standout companion robots to watch for 2026. The list highlights a growing wave of small, emotionally expressive desktop and home robots designed for companionship rather than chores. Interest reflects rising consumer appetite for affordable personal robotics and AI-driven pets as the category matures heading into 2026.

TechRepublic has published a roundup of the best companion robots to watch in 2026, highlighting Mirumi and Moflin among others. These small, emotionally expressive robots are drawing attention as consumer interest in affordable companion tech grows heading into the new year, with buyers and tech watchers comparing which devices offer the most engaging interaction.