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YMTREND to Pre-Sell AI Robot Dog ‘Sirius’ on Makuake, With Prices Starting at ¥199,980
YMTREND Co., Ltd. launched a Japan-focused project for ‘Sirius,’ an AI robot dog developed by HENGBOT, on Makuake on Aug. 28, 2026. Weighing about 1 kg, it recognizes voices, faces and touch, and responds with doglike movements. Prices start at ¥199,980, including tax, and shipping is scheduled for around December 2026.
What happened
YMTREND Co., Ltd. launched a Japan-focused project for ‘Sirius,’ an AI robot dog developed by HENGBOT, on the Makuake crowdfunding platform at 11 a.m. on Aug. 28, 2026. Prices start at ¥199,980, including tax, and shipping is scheduled for around December 2026.
Why it matters
The Makuake pre-sale allows consumers to order the AI robot dog ‘Sirius’ before its general release. According to the announcement, it recognizes voices, faces and touch, supports Japanese and can be operated through an app, making it relevant to people who want to learn more about how they can interact with it at home.
Sources
Translated from the Japanese original: /news/ymtrend-ai-robottodoggu-sirius-wo-makuake-de-senkou-hanbai-8-cc049d. The Japanese version is authoritative if they differ.