- Changes
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- Tracking since
- May 2024
- Latest
- Dec 26, 2024
- Net movement
- Classification stable
- 2024
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GROOVE X launches LOVOT Home Stay, first official rental trial for LOVOT 3.0
GROOVE X opened reservations on December 26, 2024 for LOVOT Home Stay, its first official rental program, letting customers try a refurbished LOVOT 3.0 for a minimum 21 nights before buying.
Full assessment
AutonomyNo autonomy-related changeReadinessPurchase barrier loweredScoreScores unchangedThe program targets stated hesitation over price and household fit rather than adding any hardware or software capability. Whether GROOVE X keeps rental stock current as newer LOVOT 3.0 hardware ships is worth watching.
Impact on autonomy
- Rental units are unmodified production LOVOT 3.0 hardware, not a new variant.
- No autonomy, sensing, or software changes accompany the rental program's launch.
Impact on readiness
- New rental option lets buyers trial LOVOT 3.0 for 21 nights before committing.
- GROOVE X cites price and household-fit hesitation as the program's stated motivation.
- Rental stock is refurbished units; customers cannot select a specific color.
Claim check3 claims reviewed
LOVOT Home Stay lets you experience life with LOVOT before decidingThe program rents refurbished LOVOT 3.0 units for a minimum 21 nights and 22 days at 49,500 yen, not new-in-box hardware, per GROOVE X's press release.The service answers the questions people have before bringing LOVOT homeGROOVE X's release attributes the program to customer feedback on price uncertainty and household fit; it cites no independent survey behind these concerns.Renters can move straight into ownership if they are satisfiedThe "Purchase as-is" path converts the specific rented unit into a sale; GROOVE X has not published rental-to-purchase conversion figures.Bottom lineThe rental program lowers the upfront commitment for trying LOVOT 3.0 but does not change the robot's hardware, software, or classification.
Technical notes3 sections
- Program Structure
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GROOVE X began accepting reservations for LOVOT Home Stay on December 26, 2024, its first official rental program for the LOVOT 3.0 companion robot. The minimum term is 21 nights and 22 days for 49,500 yen including administrative fees and shipping, with additional days billed at 1,500 yen each. The program runs on Rentio’s Rentify rental e-commerce platform rather than a GROOVE X-built storefront.
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Rental units are inspected, previously used LOVOT 3.0 hardware rather than new-in-box stock, and renters cannot select a specific color. Customers who want to keep the unit after the trial period can do so through GROOVE X’s “Purchase as-is” option, which converts the rental into a sale of that specific unit.
- Stated Rationale
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GROOVE X’s announcement attributes the program to recurring customer feedback: hesitation over the purchase price and uncertainty about whether a household’s layout or an elderly relative would suit living with LOVOT. The release also cites roughly 15,000 LOVOT units in Japanese households at the time, with a self-reported 97 percent owner satisfaction figure not sourced to an independent survey.
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GROOVE X launches LOVOT 3.0 companion robot with Jetson Orin NX AI module
GROOVE X announced LOVOT 3.0 on May 28, 2024, opening orders the same day for its first new generation since 2022.
Full assessment
AutonomyL2 capabilities expandedReadinessFalls Short heldScoreScores unchangedThe companion robot moves to an NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX compute module, consolidating four separate onboard processors into one. Production remains made-to-order; delivery timelines and the reliability of the new sensor set under real-world use are still unverified.
Impact on autonomy
- NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX module raises onboard AI processing to roughly 100 TOPS.
- Four separate onboard computer systems were consolidated into a single compute module.
- Additional horn-mounted camera and higher-sensitivity touch sensors support more responsive behavior recognition.
Impact on readiness
- Base configuration price is 577,500 yen before color and accessory options.
- Made-to-order production ships two to four months after an order is placed.
- Charging nest was reduced in size compared to the prior generation's dock.
Claim check3 claims reviewed
GROOVE X's launch messaging frames improved AI performance as making LOVOT's behavior richer.The documented change is a hardware swap: four separate onboard processors replaced by one NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX module. No independent benchmark of resulting behavior has been published.New color variations and a limited FRAGMENT EDITION are positioned as a design refresh.The compute and price change apply across every colorway; the new colors are cosmetic options on the same underlying platform.LOVOT 3.0 is presented as the next generation of the family robot.It ships two to four months after ordering on the same made-to-order production model used for LOVOT 2.0.Bottom lineThe generational jump is real at the compute and sensor level, but independent verification of the promised behavioral improvements has not yet been published.
Technical notes3 sections
- Compute Platform
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LOVOT 3.0 replaces the LOVOT 2.0 arrangement of four separate onboard processors, including ARM, x86 and FPGA components, with a single NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX module rated at up to 100 TOPS of AI performance, according to GROOVE X and Macnica, the module’s Japanese distribution partner.
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The eyes switch from LCD to OLED displays, a camera was added to the sensor horn, and touch sensor points increased in number and sensitivity. Body dimensions are listed at approximately 280mm x 430mm x 260mm with a body weight of about 4.6kg; the charging nest measures roughly 240mm x 145mm x 390mm and weighs about 2.4kg.
- Pricing and Availability
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GROOVE X opened order acceptance in Japan on May 28, 2024, at a base price of 577,500 yen including tax, with additional charges for certain colorways. Units are made to order and ship two to four months after an order is placed, the same production model used for LOVOT 2.0.