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Meet iMoochi: ZTE's AI Smart Pet Debuts
3 Mar
Summary
- iMoochi are AI smart pets responding with movement and sound.
- They use sensors and generative AI for interactive experiences.
- The AI pets are specifically designed for stress relief.
At MWC 2026, ZTE introduced iMoochi, a new line of AI smart pets aimed at providing stress relief. These small, expressive companions are equipped with multiple sensors and microphones, utilizing generative AI to interact with users through movements, sounds, and visual cues on their OLED eyes. Each of the five iMoochi variations—Cynomi, Hopami, Mimiu, Mogogo, and Morin—possesses a distinct personality and exhibits behaviors like yawning when tired or reacting to simulated hunger and temperature shifts.
Companion robots like iMoochi have historically been used in therapeutic settings to combat loneliness and improve wellness. ZTE is now bringing this technology to the mainstream, targeting individuals, particularly young professionals and animal enthusiasts who are unable to own pets, as a source of comfort and stress reduction. The company even offers a range of tiny clothing and accessories designed specifically for these AI pets.
