Jizai Unveils Smart Table Robot Mi-Mo: A New Era of Interaction and Mobility

The Japanese robotics company Jizai has introduced a functional prototype of a table-like robot featuring six legs and an intelligent, active lamp called Mi-Mo v0. This device is capable of following people and interacting with them through AI systems.

The developers explained that Mi-Mo is a versatile robot equipped with artificial intelligence, allowing it to think and act autonomously based on visual, auditory, and motor signals. Its design resembles stylish interior furniture, using wood for both the tabletop and leg protection.

Mi-Mo operates through the integration of multiple AI models that enable image recognition, voice processing, and movement control.

The tabletop of the robot is removable, facilitating the installation of various electronic components beneath it.

This robot has been programmed to perform a range of realistic movements for natural interaction with humans.

Measuring 80 x 45 x 45 cm and weighing around 8 kg, Mi-Mo v0 is equipped with a 4-inch round touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 720 pixels and a single camera with a resolution of 4608 x 2592 pixels.

Thanks to the V-Sido software used for robot control, a wider variety of movements can be programmed, and a remote control system can be implemented.

Potential applications for this robot include the entertainment industry, retail, and healthcare, where mobility and communication are essential, as well as in educational institutions where enhanced human interaction is required.

Previously, Apple shared a video featuring a dancing lamp reminiscent of a character from a Pixar intro while developing its own home desktop robot. Researchers are working on two such robots: one «expressive» and the other «functional.»

In September 2024, an enthusiast unveiled the Carpentopod project, a wooden walking table capable of transporting items to its owner. Each leg in the Carpentopod’s design provides only a third of the walking cycle, necessitating the use of 12 legs for stability.