Forget bag charms and / or keychains, we want Yukai Engineering’s Mirumi clip-on robot. This isn’t a life-changing product, but it was designed to recreate people’s joyful experiences of noticing a human baby as they try to interact with them, or at least according to the company.
Mirumi is capable of moving its head in several different ways to express its curiosity, whether it be bashfulness or just any other baby-like emotions. The project all began during Yukai Engineering’s internal Make-a-Thon in 2024, where a team of staff engineers and designers proposed to create a robotic “yokai” (supernatural being) with the characteristics of a human baby.
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People often find great joy in sharing their own happiness with others. Mirumi is a robot that enables you to do just that. Whether you’re riding a crowded train or standing in line at the cashier, your Mirumi will always find a way to reach into people’s hearts with its innocent gaze, prompting the person to wave at the robot or make a funny face in response. We are excited to demonstrate Mirumi at CES 2025 to make the day a little brighter for everyone and show the ripple effect of shared happiness,” said Shunsuke Aoki, Yukai Engineering CEO.
