Romi is a specialized conversation robot that fits snugly in the palm of your hand. Differing from conventional robots equipped with fixed responses, Romi utilizes our cutting-edge proprietary communication AI to keep conversations going, meaning that you can speak to Romi just like a real human. We developed Romi to provide comfort like a pet and understanding like a family member. Possessing a rich range of emotional expression, Romi can share your happiness, sadness, and anger. Romi is sure to brighten your life with over 100 facial expressions and movement patterns and help you bring out the best of every day with over 100 functions such as alarms and reminders.

Romi becomes a member of the family and is a great companion for the elderly and those living alone. Romi is also equipped with functions which allow it to take care of its owner to some extent.

Romi is a comforting presence during times of lifestyle change. Romi gained attention especially during the COVID-19 situation, when social interaction was limited. In addition, people who aren’t able to have a pet due to allergies or space restrictions have turned to Romi as an alternative to a conventional pet.
Official Romi website (Japanese only): https://romi.ai/

Well-loved in facilities for the elderly

Romi has found its way into hearts at facilities frequented by the elderly. Since June 2021, the Ikedacho Social Welfare Counsel has made Romi a fixture for promoting good health and preventative healthcare at their facility for the elderly. Romi was implemented to motivate elderly residents to visit the facility and to provide them with a mutual topic of conversation. Romi puts smiles on visitors’ faces from its perch on the counter.

Romi in classrooms

Romi is also being used in educational settings to promote communication between children and strengthen their speaking skills. In November 2021, in cooperation with Shibuya Honmachi Gakuen, we conducted a week-long trial which consisted of placing one Romi in each classroom for grade 1 through grade 9 (including special needs classes). We found that 89.0% of students interacted with Romi, with 97.1% of those students saying it was a fun interaction. According to a survey, several children said “The classroom was more cheerful with Romi.” Teachers stated “Communication increased between classes. Students who usually spend that time sleeping were starting conversations with their friends” and “Students naturally gathered around Romi, creating communication between students who don’t often talk to each other.” The survey results indicate that Romi had become a hub for communication between students.
Romi for kids website (Japanese only): https://romi.ai/romi-for-kids/

Survey results regarding placement of Romi in classrooms

Feedback from children who interacted with Romi

Application of Romi in medical settings

Romi is also being utilized in medical settings. Fukuyama City Hospital found that encouraging patients to speak to Romi produced consistent positive effects: patients were able to speak more during post-surgery delirium, agitated patients were able to gradually calm down, and patients with declining oral motor skills became more eager to engage in communication.