Parents pay £230 for a talking robot, then £15 a month for most content, and researchers have found unsafe answers in AI toys.
Kenning's take
What it does
Miko is a small AI robot for children that talks, answers questions, plays games, dances and tells stories. Children can ask it about topics like space or animals and have open-ended conversations, and parents use the Miko phone app to set it up, video call the robot and manage the paid Miko Max content subscription. Researchers have also found misread emotions in AI toys.
- voice conversations and questions powered by AI and GPT
- educational games, puzzles, stories, dance and music
- video calls from the parent app to the robot
- Miko Max subscription for extra content
- parent controls in the companion app
Who it suits. Suits parents of children roughly 5 to 10 who want a screen-light learning toy and are comfortable with an AI chatbot in the home.
Key facts
- Category
- Home, family & everyday life
- Made by
- RN Chidakashi Technologies (Miko); App Store seller RN Chidakashi Technologies Inc., Google Play developer Emotix
- Works on
- standalone device, iPhone, Android
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- the robot works without a subscription but with limited apps; Miko Max adds most content (per The Gadgeteer)
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Miko 3 (UK store) | £230 | one-off |
| Miko MAX Monthly | £15 | month |
| Miko Max Yearly | £99 | year |
Ratings
Reviews and write-ups
- The Gadgeteer 2025-03-27
FAQ
How much is Miko 3 in the UK?
Miko's UK store lists Miko 3 at £230; the Miko Max content subscription is £15 a month or £99 a year.
Does Miko need a subscription?
No, but without Miko Max only a limited set of apps is available, per The Gadgeteer.
Is Miko safe for children?
Miko markets it for children and offers parent controls, but researchers have raised concerns about AI chatbot toys in general, and UK online safety rules do not clearly cover them.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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