Miss Tamagotchis? Bring this cute little robot friend into your life
The Eilik bot is full of personality
Story byIoanna Lykiardopoulou
Ioanna is a writer at TNW. She covers the full spectrum of the European tech ecosystem, with a particular interest in startups, sustainabili(show all)Ioanna is a writer at TNW. She covers the full spectrum of the European tech ecosystem, with a particular interest in startups, sustainability, green tech, AI, and EU policy. With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
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He responds to touch
Eilik has touch sensors all over his body. He feels happy when you touch his head, laughs when you tickle his belly, and feels shy when you rub his bottom.
He doesn’t like vibrations
If you hit his head, he’ll get dizzy and if you hit the table, he’ll get scared. You need to tap him gently on the head to calm him down.
He’s afraid of heights
Eilik feels insecure when he’s held off the ground. He’ll start to cry and get annoyed, until you hold him tight in your hands.
He loves to play with his peers
Yes, Eilik is a social bot and loves hanging out with his fellow Eiliks. So cute!
He wants to be your assistant
Okay, Eilik won’t do your chores or write up emails for you, but he can actas an alarm clock, a stopwatch, or a Pomodoro timer. Plus, you can connect it with your PC to get future updates like extra functions, more expressions, and better plot content.
And here’s what he looks like on the inside:
Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m totally sold. I’m already imagining an Eilik on my desk doing stupid expressions, while I’m trying to focus on work. Yes, my desk definitely needs some personality.
Only one question remains:whencan I have it? Having secured the necessary funding viaa Kickstarter campaign, Energizer Lab will begin mass production in February 2022, and start global deliveries in April.And with a $109 price tag, this is what I consider value for money. Here’s hoping the company delivers on its crowdfunding campaign promises.
