"Mirumi, a mini attachable looks around and reacts to what happens near it or on it using the 'special' algorithm that the design team has developed. To recap, robot, clings tightly onto bag handles and moves its head when users pet it. No longer a prototype, the portable deviceYukai Engineering, the mastermind behind the project, debuted Mirumi at CES 2025, and back then it was a prototype."
"The shape lets the robot hold onto thin and thick objects without falling, and the compact size of the device can fit in the user's two hands. Its furry skin resembling teddy bears is soft to touch, and the team says they use materials sourced from Japan and in custom colors to make the device's smooth finish and its friendly outline."
"To make it move, the Yukai Engineering team installs motors inside the body of the mini attachable robot Mirumi. These motors tilt and turn the head in different directions, and they also help the device respond to three main inputs: sound, touch, and internal triggers. When someone pats the head, a sensor in the head detects the action. When a sound or voice is near, two sound sensors inside the body pick it up."
Mirumi is a compact attachable robot designed to clip onto bag handles and belt loops and react to nearby stimuli using a special algorithm. The device has a head, body, and two arms that wrap around straps or poles, enabling secure grip on thin and thick objects. A neck motor tilts the head with programmed timing that sometimes looks away before returning. Internal motors and sensors respond to touch, sound, and internal triggers; signals pass through a control chip to create varied, nonrepetitive reactions and occasional autonomous movement. The plush exterior uses Japanese-sourced materials and custom colors, and the device can shake its head slowly when the battery is low.
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