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Green cells flag numeric leaders, while AI, sensors, and capability rows keep the real buying tradeoffs visible.

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Joobie

Record last checked: 2026-05-28

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Romi Lacatan

Record last checked: 2026-05-19

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Each row compares one spec across your shortlist. Green marks the best value.
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Price

Joobie
Price not recorded
Price details

Kickstarter campaign tracker data shows Joobie funded successfully from April 7-May 12, 2026, with HK$413,234 pledged from 247 backers against a HK$20,000 goal. Official retail pricing and post-campaign availability have not been publicly disclosed in accessible manufacturer materials.

Romi Lacatan
¥98,780 JPY
Price details

Official Romi Store variants list the Lacatan model at ¥98,780 including tax. Normal conversation, reply generation, and memory require the Romi cloud service: ¥1,958/month including tax or ¥19,580/year including tax on Romi's official price page.

Height

Joobie
Not officially disclosed
Romi Lacatan
Not officially disclosed

Weight

Joobie
0.25 kg (0.55 lb)
Romi Lacatan
Approx. 400g

Battery Life

Joobie
Not officially disclosed
Romi Lacatan
2,875 mAh lithium-ion battery; runtime not officially disclosedNot safely comparable as a typed unit

Max Speed

Joobie
Not applicable / not officially disclosedNot safely comparable as a typed unit
Romi Lacatan
Stationary tabletop companion with 2-axis movementNot comparable for this robot

AI

Joobie
Hugbibi describes mood/state interpretation, touch/sound/motion reactions, app-visible memories, and an MBTI for Pets personality system that changes reactions over time; exact onboard compute, cloud dependency, and model providers are not officially disclosed.
Romi Lacatan
ChatRomi 1.0 plus Lacatan-only ChatRomi 2.0; official guidebook says ChatRomi 2.0 uses OpenAI Realtime API, web search, optional visual understanding, customizable speaking styles, and long-term memory support after the April 21, 2026 Lacatan update

Sensors

Joobie
Touch interaction sensing, Ambient sound / voice input, Music and sound reaction sensing, Motion / activity sensing, Jolt or fall reaction sensing
Romi Lacatan
3 microphones, Camera for face detection and visual features, Touch sensor, Illuminance sensor, Accelerometer / gyroscope sensor

Connectivity

Joobie
Hugbibi companion app, Optional Kickstarter-era connected interaction features; exact wireless hardware not officially disclosed
Romi Lacatan
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C power, Romi cloud service

Status

Joobie
Pre-order
Romi Lacatan
Available

Category

Joobie
Companions
Romi Lacatan
Companions
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Charging Time

Joobie
Not officially disclosed
Romi Lacatan
Not officially disclosed; USB-C power, DC 5V/3ANot safely comparable as a typed unit

Degrees of Freedom

Joobie
N/A
Romi Lacatan
N/A

Voice Assistants

Joobie
None
Romi Lacatan
ChatRomi 1.0, ChatRomi 2.0

Manufacturer

Joobie
Hugbibi
Romi Lacatan
MIXI

Capabilities

Joobie

Ambient Sound and Music ReactionsApp-Visible Mood and StateEvolving Personality SystemExpressive Movement and SoundsJolt / Fall Startle BehaviorsMemory JournalMotion and Activity ReactionsOutdoor / Travel Companion UsePhysical and Virtual Outfit CustomizationPocket-Sized AI Pet CompanionTouch ResponseVoice Command Reactions

Romi Lacatan

2.4-inch QVGA expressive displayConversational AI companionshipCustomizable speaking stylesDiary summaries in the Romi appFace recognition and family name callingLong-term memory with separate remember/speak app togglesOptional visual understandingRemote check-in through the Romi appTouch responseVoice recognitionWake-word conversation startWeather, English conversation, songs, games, and other support features

How to Compare Robots

Use this flow to get to a clean shortlist fast. The route works best as a dense research workbench, not a marketing page.

1

Choose comparable robots

Start with robots that solve the same job. Use category anchors like Humanoid, Cleaning, Companions, Research before you worry about micro-spec wins.

2

Read the big deltas first

Check price, status, battery, sensors, and capabilities before getting lost in minor spec rows.

3

Switch to differences only

Once you have a shortlist, hide shared rows. That turns the table from a spec dump into a real decision tool.

Cross-category comparisons still have value

A dedicated cleaner versus a home assistant with cleaning features can reveal whether you really need a specialist or just broader household coverage. Compare around the same outcome, not the same marketing language. And when blank-page friction is the problem, use one of the prebuilt quick-start pairings in the workbench above — open one, swap robots, and keep moving.

Making Your Decision

Turn comparison rows into an actual recommendation — not just more reading.

1

Weighted priorities

Not all spec deltas matter equally. Rank your buying criteria before crowning a winner.

  • List must-haves — smart-home platform, clearance, shipping status, or anything that eliminates a robot instantly.
  • Pick your top 3 differentiators — navigation, noise, battery, support, or whatever changes daily use.
  • Score only the finalists against those. The robot that wins your real priorities beats the one with the most green cells.
2

Total cost of ownership

The sticker price is only one row. Subscriptions, consumables, and service access often decide the real winner.

Subscriptions

Cloud AI and premium app tiers can make a cheaper robot more expensive over three years.

Consumables

Brushes, pads, filters, and bags flip the value story on high-frequency robots.

Energy & battery

Large batteries and frequent charging reveal everyday operating demands.

Repair & warranty

Local servicing and spare-parts access are the quietest but most important long-term costs.

3

Environment check

Specs describe ideal conditions. Your rooms, pets, and Wi-Fi determine what actually performs.

  • Floor types — carpet, hardwood, tile, and transition handling.
  • Space layout — open plans vs. multi-room homes with tight doorways.
  • Wi-Fi coverage — cloud-heavy robots need stable signal everywhere.
  • Household — pets, kids, shared spaces, and noise tolerance.

Purchase and deployment access

Available listings: 125. Pre-order listings: 54. Active records: 130. Available indicates an ordering listing, not confirmed stock. Pre-order indicates a reservation listing, not immediate delivery. Active status alone does not confirm public purchase availability or deployment. Other statuses do not establish a current purchase listing. Confirm regional access, stock, reservation terms, and delivery with the manufacturer.

When it's too close to call

If two robots are still neck-and-neck, use softer signals that affect ownership quality more than spec sheets admit.

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Comparison FAQ

Questions buyers ask before the final click

Short answers to the questions that usually show up once the shortlist is live and the tradeoffs feel real.

Frequently Asked Questions

Using the workspace
How many robots can I compare at once?
You can compare up to four robots at once. Two or three is usually the cleanest decision view, but four-way comparisons work well for wider market scans.
What does 'Show differences only' do?
It hides rows where all selected robots share the same value, leaving only the rows that actually change your decision. It is especially useful for same-brand or same-category shortlists.
Can I compare robots from different categories?
Yes. You can compare any of the 412 robots in the database. Cross-category comparisons work best when the robots still compete for the same outcome in your home or workflow.
What makes a good comparison?
The best pairings share at least one real-world anchor: same job, similar price band, same room constraints, or competing brand tier. That keeps the table decision-focused instead of random.
Sharing & shortlisting
How do I share a comparison?
Once you have a live shortlist, a Share this comparison link appears in the workbench. It preserves your selected robots and the differences-only toggle in a permanent URL.
Can I save or bookmark a comparison for later?
Yes. Every live comparison has a stable route, so bookmarking the page preserves the exact configuration you built.
Can I compare by price alone?
Price is one row in the compare table, but if you want pure price sorting first, the all robots page is the better place to shortlist before coming back here.
Data & methodology
Are specifications up to date?
ui44 comparison data is sourced from official manufacturer documentation and re-verified on a rolling basis. Shipping products get the most frequent freshness checks.
What if a spec is missing?
A dash or 'Not specified' usually means the manufacturer has not published the detail clearly. It does not automatically mean the robot lacks the feature.
How should I compare robots at different development stages?
Status labels describe catalog records, not measured operational reliability. Available indicates a purchase listing, not verified stock or shipping dates. Active alone does not confirm public purchase access. Pre-order indicates a reservation listing, not engineering completion or a guaranteed delivery queue position. Development and Prototype identify recorded stages; Discontinued identifies a discontinued listing. Compare documented performance and current manufacturer terms, including any recorded sales notes, for the specific model and region.
Can I compare specific sensors or components more deeply?
Yes. The compare table gives you the side-by-side overview, then the components directory lets you go deeper on shared sensors, radios, and platform pieces across the catalog.