A home humanoid robot is about to open for pre-orders. AiMOGA Robotics announced on October 17, 2026 that it will unveil Mobo, its first consumer-grade family companion humanoid robot, in Wuhu, Anhui, on October 21, and that global pre-orders will open the same day. The launch is part of the 2026 Chery International User Summit. Everything here comes from AiMOGA’s own release, so these are company claims, not test results.
What the Mobo home humanoid robot is designed to do
According to AiMOGA, Mobo features voice interaction, visual object recognition, schedule reminders and long-term memory. The company says these abilities let it talk about nearby objects, remind users of planned activities and follow up on earlier conversations, aiming for more natural and continuous interactions at home.
A key focus will be MoAgent, which AiMOGA says it developed itself. The company describes it as software that connects perception, interaction and execution, helping the robot understand user requests and plan tasks, while long-term memory supports more coherent, context-aware conversations. The release says Mobo was previously showcased at the World Robot Conference and the World Manufacturing Convention.
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AiMOGA says it draws on Chery’s global R&D system and has set up 31 in-house research laboratories focused on technologies such as motion control and intelligent perception. Through what it calls “vehicle-robot synergy,” the company says it combines technology developed for intelligent cockpits and intelligent driving with robotic motion control and decision-making.
The release says AiMOGA already has applications in sales reception, smart traffic management and medical guidance, and is now expanding into the home. From October 19 to 23, the company will show several robots at the Chery Global Technology Innovation Center, including a traffic police robot, a Robotic Nurse and a quadruped robot named Argos. Mobo will show family companionship and child learning scenarios.
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What the home humanoid robot release does not say
This is an announcement of a coming launch, so many basics are still missing. The release does not give a price, a shipping date, the countries where pre-orders will be accepted, or hardware details such as size, battery life or what physical tasks Mobo can perform. It does not mention independent testing, and words such as “more natural” describe goals, not measured results. We should know more after October 21.
Privacy and safety questions for a family companion robot
A robot that listens, recognises objects and remembers earlier conversations in a family home raises natural data-protection questions. The release does not say what data Mobo collects, whether it is processed on the device or in the cloud, where it is stored, who can access it, or what controls families would have over deleting that memory. It also does not discuss child safety, even though it mentions child learning scenarios. I will not guess at these details. Supporters would say a well-designed companion could help with reminders and routines; skeptics would say a camera and microphone that remember conversations deserve clear answers first.
My view on family companion robots
As a writer, I think the interesting shift is not the humanoid shape but the move from showrooms to homes. The robots in this release have mostly worked in public settings such as reception, traffic and medical guidance. A home is harder, because families are unpredictable and trust matters more. I feel the right approach is curiosity with homework: wait for the October 21 details, look for independent reviews and read the privacy terms before paying for a pre-order.
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FAQ: Mobo home humanoid robot
What is Mobo?
Mobo is AiMOGA Robotics’ first consumer-grade family companion humanoid robot. According to the company, it offers voice interaction, visual object recognition, schedule reminders and long-term memory.
When can you pre-order the home humanoid robot?
AiMOGA says Mobo will be unveiled in Wuhu, Anhui, on October 21, 2026, and that global pre-orders will open the same day. The release does not give a price or shipping date.
Is Mobo safe for family privacy?
The release does not say. It does not explain what data the robot collects or stores, so families should look for the company’s privacy details after the October 21 launch before ordering.