Review: Miko Mini is a fun and affordable AI bot for kids [Video]

Large language model AI has been a leap forward for me in how I use technology. So naturally, ChatGPT is something that my 7 and 11 year old kids are already familiar with, but there isn’t an AI that they interact with regularly. Enter Miko Mini, a fun and affordable AI bot that’s designed to create a safe and engaging environment for kids. The AI component is LLM powered so the bot is naturally conversational, and Miko has a host of content partners including Disney, Nickelodeon, and iHeartRadio. Read on for our impressions.

Setting up Miko Mini is simple. Charge up the robot with the included USB-C cable, hold down the power button, and wait for Miko Mini to boot up. Next, you download the Miko app for parents from the App Store or Play Store, then scan a QR code on the robot’s display to pair up the app and …