Meet Mirumi, the Fluffy Wearable Social Robot

Mirumi is a wearable social robot from Yukai Engineering designed to create small moments of emotional connection. Attached to a bag strap, it accompanies its owner and turns its head with a shy, curious gaze in response to sound, touch, or sometimes autonomously. Rather than offering practical functions, it encourages spontaneous social interactions and often attracts smiles from people nearby. Mirumi is a soft robot, similar to the Cupboo AI Robotic Pet (aka Cupboo, Boo Boo, and Booboo) and unlike hard-bodied robots such as AIBI or Eiliko. Covered in Japanese-made faux fur, it feels more like a plush companion than a machine. Mirumi can react to sounds but does not understand language or recognize words. Intended for users aged 15 and older, it is designed to demonstrate how simple, expressive movements can foster human connection in everyday life. A demonstration video can be viewed on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEtshGcvtRk. Further information is available on the official Mirumi website at mirumi.tokyo.

Fig.: A screenshot from the Mirumi video