Social RoboticsLudens AI shows Cocomo and Inu companion robots at CES
A Japanese start-up brought a huggable, humming robot pet and a small desktop companion to Las Vegas.
Ludens AI used CES 2026 to present Cocomo, a soft, egg-shaped robot pet that follows its owner around the home, reacts to voice and touch, and communicates through hums rather than speech. Its body is designed to stay close to skin temperature and to warm slightly when hugged, and the company says it learns over time what amuses or soothes its owner. A smaller sibling, Inu, sits on a desk and responds to sound and movement with a wagging tail and a blinking eye. Neither had a price, with crowdfunding planned for later. The pair typify a wave of non-verbal, emotionally focused companions that rely on behaviour and touch rather than conversation.
Source: Engadget
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