Panasonic to launch pet robot in pivot away from home appliances

'Nicobo' to keep more users company after successful crowdfunding campaign

20221114 Panasonic pet robot

Originally released through a crowdfunding campaign in 2021, the Nicobo is a stationary robot designed to keep its owners company. (Photo courtesy of Panasonic)

KENTO HIRASHIMA, Nikkei staff writer

OSAKA -- Cute and cuddly are not words that come to mind when Panasonic is mentioned, but the company plans to roll out as early as the spring a pet-like robot test-marketed last year as it moves beyond its traditional appliance business.

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