The Pocket Companion Called Poketomo

Poketomo is a pocket-sized AI robot designed as a personal, always-available companion. It can be understood as a wearable social robot, intended to accompany users throughout the day and provide lightweight interaction rather than full task automation. Poketomo engages in conversations, remembers user preferences over time, and responds to emotional cues in a calm and friendly manner. Interaction is primarily conversational: users can talk to Poketomo about everyday topics, personal interests, or their current mood. As usage continues, the device adapts its responses based on prior interactions, creating a sense of continuity and personalization. In addition to conversational features, Poketomo offers basic daily support functions such as weather updates, news notifications, and alarms.From a technical perspective, Poketomo combines compact hardware with AI-driven software. Despite its small form factor, it includes sensors, voice and facial recognition, a camera, and small motors that enable simple physical movements of the head and arms. Connectivity options such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS allow it to integrate into everyday routines. Developed by Sharp, Poketomo represents an example of a wearable social robot that blends emotional interaction with limited practical assistance, focusing on companionship rather than productivity. Further information is available at poketomo.com/en/.

Fig.: Poketomo (Photo: Screenshot from the video)