Cult social robot Jibo is being reimagined as a modular AI wearable
Android Police 2026-07-22 13:00:15
Context: The social robot Jibo, which gained a cult following, is being reimagined as a modular AI wearable device called iKairos by Lingverse, a company founded by Jiawei Gu, a former board member and investor of Jibo. iKairos aims to provide context-aware advice and adapt to users' lifestyles by continuously observing their surroundings and daily life. The device is expected to be available for pre-order later this year.
Key Facts
- iKairos is a modular AI device that can be worn and then placed on a dock at home, providing more versatility than a traditional home speaker or AI wearable.
- Lingverse, the company behind iKairos, raised $29 million in a pre-A funding round to support the development of the device.
- The wearable device is expected to be neck-worn, feature a camera, and have a physical cover over the lens to ensure user privacy.
- iKairos will be capable of providing context-aware advice, anticipating users' needs, and giving reminders or suggestions based on its understanding of their daily life.
- The company has opened a waitlist for interested users and anticipates pre-orders starting between July and September this year, although the price and availability have not been announced.