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BOCCO emo adds generative AI conversation feature, using memories to become part of the family

Yukai Engineering has added a generative AI-powered conversation feature to its family robot, BOCCO emo.

What happened

On August 28, 2026, Yukai Engineering began offering a paid generative AI-powered conversation feature for BOCCO emo. The feature remembers speakers’ voices and conversation content, enabling natural dialogue.

Why it matters

For people using BOCCO emo at home, the feature can recognize the voices of up to five speakers and remember conversation content. Users can talk in the dedicated app’s chat room with no limit on the number of participants and continue conversations while away from home, providing a specific way to stay in touch with family.

Sources

Translated from the Japanese original: /news/yukai-kougaku-bocco-emo-ni-seisei-ai-kaiwa-kinou-wo-tousai-y-88486f. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.