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This is LOOI, a little robot designed to live on your desk. At first glance, it looks like a cute gadget rolling around with big expressive eyes, but there’s more going on here. LOOI charges your phone, uses your phone as part of its system, and even acts as an AI-powered sidekick that can talk, react, and play.
LOOI isn’t trying to be a productivity powerhouse—it’s closer to having a curious pet on your desk. And for the right person, that might be exactly what you’re looking for.
Why Does LOOI Exist?
We already have ChatGPT and plenty of text-heavy AI tools on our computers and phones. What makes LOOI different is how it adds movement, physicality, and playfulness to the experience. Instead of just typing prompts, you can gesture, speak, and interact with something that feels alive.
That shift makes LOOI less of a tool and more of a companion. It’s a helpful distraction, like a cat nudging your mouse or a dog wanting your attention, but with a digital twist.
Thoughtful Design
LOOI is all plastic but feels intentional in its build. The rubber treads, sensors, and bumper pads show that real care went into making it safe for your desk. It won’t topple off the edge, and it reacts when you reach toward it.
The expressive eyes are the centerpiece of the design—instantly making it approachable and fun. Pair that with a futuristic aesthetic and a built-in 10W charger with a 6,000 mAh battery, and LOOI strikes a balance between being a desk toy, a piece of décor, and a useful charger.
What Can LOOI Do?
LOOI runs on ChatGPT-4o, which means it can hold natural conversations, remember what you’ve asked it, tell you jokes, check the weather, or look up information quickly. It goes beyond one-off answers by keeping track of your past questions and context.
There are gesture-based features too—like snapping pictures with hand motions—or games that use head tracking through its camera. These add a surprising level of interactivity that feels less like asking a chatbot and more like playing with a friend.
Privacy and Recognition
LOOI includes facial recognition so it can tell who’s in front of it. You can register different users, though personally, I didn’t set this up for my kids. Privacy is always a question with AI, but LOOI claims to keep data on-device instead of in the cloud. That’s reassuring, though worth keeping in mind if this is sitting in a family space.
Who Is LOOI For?
If you work from home, in a cubicle, or just spend a lot of time at your desk alone, LOOI makes sense as a friendly companion. It can bounce ideas with you, remember past chats, and even nudge you toward healthier habits with playful interactions.
It’s not just about being useful—it’s also about being fun. LOOI cheers with you when you eat, nudges your drink when it wants you to sip, and generally brings some energy to your workspace. For people who don’t want to deal with the maintenance of a real pet, this little robot is a clever, low-maintenance stand-in.
Final Thoughts
LOOI is playful, surprisingly well designed, and packs enough interactivity to be more than just a novelty. It’s not going to replace your productivity apps, but it might brighten your day while keeping your phone charged.
Whether you see it as a desk toy, a conversation starter, or a digital pet, LOOI marries form and function in a way that’s unique and memorable. And sometimes, that’s exactly the kind of tech worth having around.
