Energize Lab Eilik vs Energize Lab Eiliko
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| Energize LabEilik | Energize LabEiliko | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2022 | – |
| Task and control | ||
| Form | Stationary | Stationary |
| Use | Companion | Companion |
| Phone app | – | Yes |
| Autonomy | – | Short-term conversation memory; long-term memory is a planned feature. Permanent couple pairing refers to pairing two robots, not binding a robot to an owner. |
| Remote control | – | Bluetooth and the phone app are used for initial network setup. |
| Movement | Desktop robot on a fixed base; four EM3 servo motors move its body and arms. | – |
| Cloud and offline operation | Core Eilik play does not need Wi-Fi or an internet connection. Optional AI Station adds online interaction separately. | More than ten offline commands; AI conversations require 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi or a phone hotspot. |
| Subscription | – | Maker says AI features have no subscription fee; it does not allow users to connect their own ChatGPT account. |
| Regional availability | Maker store active Blue and Pink variants are available for purchase. | Active Blue and Pink maker-store variants are available for purchase. |
| Release details | Maker November 2022 Black Friday announcement establishes sale in 2022; the first-sale month is unresolved. | Maker confirmed the 2025 crowdfunding launch; the promised shipping month does not establish first sale, so a release date is omitted. |
| Hardware | ||
| Robot weight | 230 g | 70 g |
| Microphone | – | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | – | Yes |
| Audio | 3 W speaker. | 0.5 W speaker. |
| Display | 1.54-inch OLED, 128 × 64. | 1.28-inch TFT; pixel resolution is not stated. |
| Actuators | Four EM3 servos. | – |
| Size and weight | 108 × 105 × 133 mm; axes are not labelled in the maker table. | 68 × 56 × 84 mm; maker table does not label the axes. |
| Durability | Polycarbonate enclosure. | ABS enclosure. |
| Accessories | Blue and Pink are colour variants of the same hardware. AI Station is an optional accessory, not a built-in camera. | Interchangeable character bodies alter personality and animation. Blue and Pink are cosmetic choices. |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life (maker's claim) | 1.5 hours | 150 minutes of continuous use |
| Battery capacity | 450 mAh | 400 mAh |
| Battery | – | 3.7 V, 400 mAh. |
| Charging | USB-C, 5 V/1 A; approximately one hour to charge. | USB-C, 5 V/600 mA; approximately 40 minutes. |
