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Tombot Jennie

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Tombot Jennie is a realistic robotic Labrador puppy designed for seniors, dementia care, emotional companionship, touch-based interaction, and familiar animal-like engagement.

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Payload
Not load-rated
Max Speed
Not applicable
Runtime
All-day; overnight charge
Navigation
Voice commands and app
Environment
Homes and care facilities
Best For
Therapeutic companionship

OVERVIEW

Tombot Jennie is a realistic robotic Labrador puppy designed to provide familiar animal-like companionship without the physical care requirements of a living dog.

It combines a soft lifelike exterior, touch sensors, responsive head and body movements, recorded puppy sounds, voice interaction, rechargeable operation, and planned mobile-app support.

Jennie is aimed primarily at seniors, people living with dementia, families, care homes, and healthcare researchers exploring robotic companionship and engagement.

It remains a developing commercial product, so current price, launch territory, regulatory status, delivery timing, final features, warranty, and support should be confirmed before procurement.

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APPLICATIONS AND USE CASE FIT

Cleaning
Warehouse transport
Material handling
Inspection
Security / patrol
Delivery / service runs
Palletizing / stacking
Pick and place / sorting
Welding / fabrication
Manufacturing automation
Human interaction / service
Home / personal use

KEY FEATURES

Realistic puppy design

Labrador-inspired appearance, soft fur, movement, and authentic puppy sounds.

Touch-responsive behaviour

Sensors trigger lifelike reactions when the robot is stroked or held.

Lap-based companion

Designed for close interaction without walking, feeding, or outdoor exercise.

Senior-focused experience

Built around familiar animal companionship for ageing and care settings.

Rechargeable operation

Intended for extended daily interaction with a regular charging routine.

Planned app support

Mobile controls and updates are expected in the commercial product.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Robot type

Robotic emotional-support dog

Main purpose

Therapeutic companionship

Operating environment

Homes and care facilities

Deployment

Standalone companion unit

Payload / load capacity

Not load-rated

Reach

No manipulator arm

Mobility

No locomotion

Manipulation

No arm; expressive head and tail

Max speed

Not applicable

Runtime

All-day; overnight charge

Power source

Rechargeable battery

Navigation / control

Voice commands and app

Sensors

Touch sensors and voice input

Dimensions

Not publicly specified

Weight

Not publicly specified

SUPPLIER

Within 1-2 days
Santa Clarita, California, United States
Availability and shipping countries not yet confirmed
Manufacturer

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Tombot Jennie cost? +

The Tombot Jennie price has been discussed publicly at around US$1,500, but final retail pricing, deposits, shipping and support terms should be confirmed when normal ordering opens. Because the product is not yet in normal commercial delivery, buyers should not treat an early figure, reservation indication or press report as a final delivered price.

The eventual cost may depend on launch market, shipping, taxes, accessories, support, app or service plans and whether the product is sold directly to consumers or through care organisations. For families, senior-living organisations, memory-care teams, healthcare researchers and care providers, wait for written order terms, warranty coverage and a confirmed delivery schedule before budgeting around the product. Anton Robots can track the commercial status and help you compare available companion robots in the meantime.

Before committing, ask for written confirmation of the exact Tombot Jennie version, regional warranty, lead time and responsibility for support. This prevents a base-product listing from being confused with a complete, locally supported package and gives Anton Robots a defensible commercial answer.

Where can I buy the Tombot Jennie? +

The Tombot Jennie is not currently a normal in-stock retail robot. Tombot has been building a large waitlist and has described a planned commercial launch, but buyers should verify the current production and delivery stage directly before treating Jennie as available stock. You can use Anton Robots to review its status, compare alternatives and follow the verified manufacturer route rather than buying from an unverified listing.

Do not send payment to a third party that cannot provide official order documentation, delivery terms and warranty responsibility. For current sourcing information, contact Anton Robots and confirm whether the product has moved from waitlist or reservation status into commercial delivery.

For procurement, keep the supplier quotation, packing list and warranty territory together. The same Tombot Jennie name can appear across different bundles, markets or generations, and those differences affect both the purchase decision and the accuracy of the product page. A serious comparison should record currency, tax basis, delivery location, included hardware and after-sales route. Anton Robots should only present the Tombot Jennie as purchasable under the commercial conditions that can actually be verified for the buyer.

Where can I find a Tombot Jennie for sale? +

You should be cautious with any listing claiming to have the Tombot Jennie for sale before the manufacturer has confirmed normal commercial shipments. An online listing may be a reservation, expression of interest, prototype reference or unauthorised resale rather than a deliverable product. Check the manufacturer, order agreement, refundable-payment terms, launch territory, estimated delivery, warranty and service route.

Anton Robots can help buyers distinguish between a future product and a robot that can actually be purchased and supported today, and compare it with other companion robots. A serious comparison should record currency, tax basis, delivery location, included hardware and after-sales route. Anton Robots should only present the Tombot Jennie as purchasable under the commercial conditions that can actually be verified for the buyer.

Before committing, ask for written confirmation of the exact Tombot Jennie version, regional warranty, lead time and responsibility for support. This prevents a base-product listing from being confused with a complete, locally supported package and gives Anton Robots a defensible commercial answer.

Can I get a quote for the Tombot Jennie? +

A conventional final quote may not be available for the Tombot Jennie until commercial ordering and delivery terms are confirmed. Anton Robots can still record your intended use, location, quantity and timing, check the current manufacturer route and compare products that are already available.

For families, senior-living organisations, memory-care teams, healthcare researchers and care providers, this prevents a future product from being treated as approved procurement before price, warranty, support and delivery are documented. Use the request form for availability guidance rather than assuming that a waitlist position is the same as a purchase contract.

Before committing, ask for written confirmation of the exact Tombot Jennie version, regional warranty, lead time and responsibility for support. This prevents a base-product listing from being confused with a complete, locally supported package and gives Anton Robots a defensible commercial answer. For procurement, keep the supplier quotation, packing list and warranty territory together. The same Tombot Jennie name can appear across different bundles, markets or generations, and those differences affect both the purchase decision and the accuracy of the product page.

What is included when you buy the Tombot Jennie? +

The final Tombot Jennie package should be confirmed when commercial orders open. Expected items may include:

  • Jennie robotic puppy
  • Rechargeable battery and charging equipment
  • Mobile-app access where supported
  • Startup and care documentation
  • Regional warranty information
  • Cleaning and replacement-fur guidance

However, prototype demonstrations and promotional materials do not establish the final packing list. Accessories, mobile-app features, care plans, replacement covers, shipping and institutional support may be separate.

Before paying, request a written list of included hardware, software, warranty, delivery and service responsibilities. Anton Robots will position the product according to its real commercial stage rather than describing an unconfirmed package as available stock.

For procurement, keep the supplier quotation, packing list and warranty territory together. The same Tombot Jennie name can appear across different bundles, markets or generations, and those differences affect both the purchase decision and the accuracy of the product page. A serious comparison should record currency, tax basis, delivery location, included hardware and after-sales route. Anton Robots should only present the Tombot Jennie as purchasable under the commercial conditions that can actually be verified for the buyer.

When will Tombot Jennie be available to buy? +

Tombot has been moving Jennie from development and waitlist activity toward a planned commercial launch, with public updates pointing to initial deliveries after production is ready. However, a projected launch window is not the same as confirmed in-stock availability.

Buyers should check the official Tombot order page for the current production stage, whether deposits are being accepted, which countries are included and what delivery estimate applies to a new order. Large waitlist numbers can also mean that early production is allocated before general retail sales. Care organisations should not build a programme around Jennie until they have written price, delivery, warranty and support terms.

Anton Robots will classify Jennie as waitlist or limited availability until normal commercial ordering and fulfilment are verified, rather than presenting a prototype or reservation as a product that can be shipped immediately. A serious comparison should record currency, tax basis, delivery location, included hardware and after-sales route. Anton Robots should only present the Tombot Jennie as purchasable under the commercial conditions that can actually be verified for the buyer.

How realistic is Tombot Jennie and how does it interact? +

Jennie is designed to resemble a realistic Labrador puppy in appearance, weight, touch and sound. It uses a soft exterior, lifelike head and body movements, touch sensors and recorded puppy vocalisations to respond when a person pets, holds or speaks to it.

The goal is familiar animal-like interaction without the feeding, walking, shedding, veterinary care or physical demands of a living dog. Jennie does not possess animal consciousness and should not be presented as understanding emotions in a human or canine sense. Its responses are programmed and sensor-driven. Realism may be highly engaging for some users and uncomfortable or confusing for others, so supervised trials are valuable in memory-care and senior-living settings.

Buyers should also confirm cleaning, fur replacement and hygiene procedures before shared use. Before deployment, define the intended result, operating limits and person responsible for daily use. A short pilot with representative users, products or conditions is more reliable than assuming that a marketing demonstration will transfer directly to the buyer’s environment.

Does Tombot Jennie walk or move around independently? +

No. Tombot Jennie is primarily a lap-based robotic puppy and is not designed to walk around the home. Its movement focuses on the head, face and body responses that create the impression of a resting or interacting puppy.

This reduces navigation, fall and charging complexity compared with a mobile robot, and makes Jennie easier to use from a chair, bed or sofa. It also means the user or caregiver must carry, position and charge the robot. Jennie cannot follow a person, patrol a room, fetch objects or return to a dock. Buyers seeking autonomous movement should compare mobile companions such as LOVOT.

Buyers prioritising realistic appearance, touch and familiar puppy sounds may prefer Jennie’s stationary design. In care settings, assess the user’s ability to hold the robot safely and establish procedures to prevent drops, contamination or accidental removal from the facility. Ask for a demonstration using the real task or user profile and document the success criteria. This keeps the Tombot Jennie page commercially useful and prevents a technically possible feature from being described as a ready-to-run outcome.

How long does Tombot Jennie run between charges? +

Tombot has designed Jennie for extended daily companionship with rechargeable operation and overnight charging, but the final production runtime, charging time and battery-service terms should be confirmed from the commercial specification supplied with the delivered product. Prototype demonstrations and early descriptions may not reflect the final battery, software or use pattern. Runtime can also vary with movement, sound volume, app use, battery age and frequency of interaction.

For home use, plan a regular charging routine when the robot is not needed. For a care facility, assign responsibility for charging and inspect power cables, battery condition and storage. Ask whether the battery is user-replaceable, how repairs are handled and whether shipping restrictions apply.

Do not assume that “all-day” means uninterrupted operation under every use condition. Confirm the production battery specification for the exact region and revision. Temperature, interaction level, motion and battery age can all change practical runtime, so a pilot should measure the normal daily pattern rather than one ideal test.

Is Tombot Jennie suitable for seniors and people with dementia? +

Jennie is specifically designed around the needs of seniors and people who may benefit from familiar, low-demand animal companionship. Its realistic puppy appearance, touch responses and sounds may encourage interaction, reminiscence, conversation and calming routines without the care burden of a living pet.

However, Jennie should not be described as a cure or guaranteed treatment for dementia, loneliness, depression or anxiety. Responses vary by person, disease stage, sensory sensitivity and previous experience with animals. A care provider should trial the robot with supervision, obtain appropriate consent, assess confusion or distress, plan cleaning and infection control, and ensure it complements rather than replaces human care.

The organisation should also verify current regulatory claims, evidence, warranty and support before using Jennie in a clinical or therapeutic programme. Deployment should include documented supervision, consent or operator training, cleaning, incident reporting and a review of the surrounding environment. The product’s design can reduce certain risks, but it does not transfer responsibility away from the buyer or care provider.

Is Tombot Jennie an FDA-approved medical device? +

Buyers should not assume that Jennie is FDA approved, cleared or authorised for a particular medical claim unless Tombot provides the exact current regulatory status and documentation. The company has discussed a medical-device pathway and positions Jennie for health and care contexts, but development plans, registration and formal clearance are different things.

A robotic companion can be used as a comfort or engagement tool without being proven to diagnose, prevent or treat a condition. Hospitals, memory-care providers and healthcare procurement teams should request the applicable device classification, regulatory listing, intended-use statement, clinical evidence and labelling for their country before making therapeutic claims.

Marketing language should remain conservative: Jennie is a robotic companion designed for social and emotional engagement. Clinical use, reimbursement and outcome claims require separate evidence and governance. Evaluate the complete use case rather than the robot in isolation. Users, tools, furniture, machines, software and recovery procedures can introduce hazards that are not visible in a product demonstration, so the final arrangement should be reviewed and trialled.

Does Tombot Jennie listen to voice commands and use an app? +

Jennie is designed to respond to voice and touch, and Tombot has described mobile-app functions for control, settings and updates. The exact production feature set, supported phones, account requirements and data practices should be confirmed when commercial units ship. Voice response does not necessarily mean open-ended conversation or continuous speech recognition.

Buyers should ask which commands are supported, whether processing occurs locally or through cloud services, what information the app stores and how a unit is reset between users. Privacy review is especially important in care homes, hospitals and shared living environments. Organisations should use managed accounts, document consent and avoid connecting the robot to a network until security requirements are understood.

Do not rely on a prototype video to define final app functionality. For organisational use, assign ownership of accounts, updates, credentials and data retention. The technical feature is only useful when the buyer can maintain it securely and reproduce the configuration after a computer, phone or controller is replaced.

How should Tombot Jennie be cleaned and maintained? +

A realistic soft-fur companion requires a clear hygiene plan. Buyers should follow Tombot’s final cleaning instructions for the removable or cleanable exterior, sensors, joints, speaker openings and charging equipment.

Do not immerse the robot, use washdown cleaning or apply chemicals that can damage the fur, electronics or adhesives. In a private home, routine surface cleaning and hand hygiene may be sufficient. In a care facility, define whether one robot is assigned to one resident or shared, which approved disinfectant can be used, how often covers are replaced and who inspects the battery and mechanisms.

Ask about replacement fur, spare parts, repair turnaround and whether maintenance requires shipping the robot back to Tombot. Hygiene and support can determine whether a companion robot is practical at scale. List every accessory by part number and identify which items are consumable, optional or application-specific. Small missing components can stop commissioning, and third-party additions may affect payload, sensing, hygiene, software compatibility or warranty.

Is Tombot Jennie suitable for care homes and hospitals? +

Jennie may fit memory care, senior living, palliative support, rehabilitation waiting areas or supervised patient-engagement programmes where a realistic puppy can provide a familiar focus for interaction. The stationary lap-based format avoids autonomous navigation and elevator integration, making deployment simpler than a mobile service robot.

However, institutional use still requires consent, privacy review, infection-control procedures, staff training, charging responsibility, asset tracking and a plan for users who become distressed or possessive. A facility should run a limited trial and measure meaningful outcomes such as engagement, agitation, staff time and sustained use rather than relying on novelty.

Procurement should also verify commercial availability, warranty, regulatory positioning and repair support. Jennie should support a care programme, not be purchased as a substitute for staff. Evaluate the complete use case rather than the robot in isolation. Users, tools, furniture, machines, software and recovery procedures can introduce hazards that are not visible in a product demonstration, so the final arrangement should be reviewed and trialled.

What alternatives are available if Tombot Jennie is not yet shipping? +

Available alternatives depend on the desired experience. Moflin provides a small soft companion with changing AI-driven behaviour but does not resemble a dog. LOVOT offers autonomous movement, eye contact and warmth, but costs more and requires an ongoing software plan. PARO is an established therapeutic seal robot used in some care environments and may have a clearer institutional history, although pricing and regulatory positioning differ by country.

Simple robotic pets from consumer brands may be cheaper but usually offer less realism and support. Compare appearance, movement, evidence, cleaning, battery, privacy, launch status and regional service. Anton Robots can help a buyer choose an available companion rather than waiting indefinitely for a product that has not reached normal delivery. Anton Robots should recommend the model that fits the verified use case, not automatically the newest or most recognisable name.

Availability, support and integration risk can outweigh a single feature advantage. Use total ownership and support as the final tie-breaker. A technically attractive Tombot Jennie may be the wrong purchase if the buyer cannot obtain regional service, compatible software, consumables or a delivery schedule that matches the project.

Is Tombot Jennie worth waiting for? +

Jennie may be worth waiting for when realistic puppy appearance, lap-based interaction and a senior-focused design are the primary requirements, especially for a user who previously loved dogs but cannot safely care for one. It may not be worth delaying a care programme if the organisation needs confirmed delivery, established support or measurable deployment evidence now.

The decision should consider the official launch stage, waitlist position, final price, warranty, cleaning requirements, app privacy and whether an available alternative can meet the same objective. Avoid paying an unofficial reseller or promising a delivery date before Tombot provides a contract.

Anton Robots can keep Jennie in the comparison set while clearly separating expected future availability from robots that can already be purchased. Use total ownership and support as the final tie-breaker. A technically attractive Tombot Jennie may be the wrong purchase if the buyer cannot obtain regional service, compatible software, consumables or a delivery schedule that matches the project.

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