- Changes
- 3
- Tracking since
- May 2024
- Latest
- Sep 1, 2026
- Net movement
- Classification stable
- 2026
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GROOVE X raises LOVOT 3.0 price in two steps to JPY 649,000
GROOVE X announced 1 Sep 2026 that the base-color LOVOT 3.0 will rise from JPY 577,500 to JPY 599,500 on 26 Oct 2026, then to JPY 649,000 in mid-January 2027, a total increase of JPY 71,500 staged over roughly four months.
Full assessment2 claims · 2 technical notes · 2 sources
Where it standsAutonomy LadderIIIIIIIVVLevel IIAssisted AutonomyHuman ReadinessReady NowNew to MarketWaitKnown IssuesRobovations Score04055708553LimitedWhat happenedThe company cited ongoing increases in raw material, component, manufacturing and logistics costs. Monthly subscription fees and warranty terms are unchanged, and the older LOVOT 2.0 keeps its current price.
WatchingWhether the staged approach measurably shifts pre-increase order volume.
Bottom lineA documented two-stage price increase with a stated cost rationale, not a change to the robot's specifications or supported features.
ImpactOn autonomy
- No autonomy or navigation change reported
- The announcement concerns pricing only
On readiness
- Base-color unit price rises from JPY 577,500 to JPY 649,000 over two steps by January 2027
- Monthly subscription fees and warranty coverage remain unchanged
Claim check2 maker claims checked against the record. Open one to read the finding.
GROOVE X frames the staged rollout as giving customers time to consider a purchase
Documented findingThe filing documents a fixed roughly four-month transition window between the announcement and the final JPY 649,000 price, with an intermediate step on 26 Oct 2026The company attributes the increase to broad cost pressure
Documented findingGROOVE X's own release names raw materials, components, manufacturing and logistics costs, without publishing a specific cost breakdownEvidence2 sources · all linked
- 1GROOVE X press release (PR TIMES)1 Sep 2026
- 2ITmedia NEWS1 Sep 2026
Technical notes2 sectionsPrice Schedule
GROOVE X’s 1 Sep 2026 release sets the base-color LOVOT 3.0 (“cha”) at JPY 577,500 through 25 Oct 2026, JPY 599,500 from 26 Oct 2026, and JPY 649,000 from mid-January 2027, a total increase of JPY 71,500 (tax included) staged across roughly four months.
Stated Rationale
GROOVE X cites continuously rising costs for raw materials, components, manufacturing and logistics. The company states monthly subscription fees and warranty content are unaffected, and that the LOVOT 2.0 model’s pricing is unchanged.
- 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 assessment3 claims · 3 technical notes · 2 sources
Where it standsAutonomy LadderIIIIIIIVVLevel IIAssisted AutonomyHuman ReadinessReady NowNew to MarketWaitKnown IssuesRobovations Score04055708553LimitedWhat happenedThe 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.
Bottom lineThe rental program lowers the upfront commitment for trying LOVOT 3.0 but does not change the robot's hardware, software, or classification.
ImpactOn 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.
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 maker claims checked against the record. Open one to read the finding.
LOVOT Home Stay lets you experience life with LOVOT before deciding
Documented findingThe 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 home
Documented findingGROOVE 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 satisfied
Documented findingThe "Purchase as-is" path converts the specific rented unit into a sale; GROOVE X has not published rental-to-purchase conversion figures.Evidence2 sources · 1 linked
1226 Dec 202427 Dec 2024filed 26 Dec 2024- 1GROOVE X Press Release (PR Times)26 Dec 2024
- 2fabcross27 Dec 2024named, not linked
Technical notes3 sectionsProgram Structure
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.
Unit Condition
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
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 assessment3 claims · 3 technical notes · 2 sources
Where it standsAutonomy LadderIIIIIIIVVLevel IIAssisted AutonomyHuman ReadinessReady NowNew to MarketWaitKnown IssuesRobovations Score04055708553LimitedWhat happenedThe 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.
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.
ImpactOn 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.
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 maker claims checked against the record. Open one to read the finding.
GROOVE X's launch messaging frames improved AI performance as making LOVOT's behavior richer.
Documented findingThe 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.
Documented findingThe 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.
Documented findingIt ships two to four months after ordering on the same made-to-order production model used for LOVOT 2.0.Evidence2 sources · all linked
1228 May 202429 May 2024filed 28 May 2024- 1GROOVE X Press Release (PR Times)28 May 2024
- 2Kakaku.com News29 May 2024
Technical notes3 sections
Compute Platform
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.
Sensors and Body
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
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.