The Japanese page captured on 27 October 2026 lists ¥60,500 including tax for the body and a basic service from ¥1,100 monthly. It says the service supports changing behaviour, including learning new words.
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Panasonic NICOBO
A modest companion for people who enjoy expressive interaction. Japanese service plans add ongoing cost.
Exact modelRW-NC1; figures from Panasonic’s Japanese manual.Manufacturer source
Dimensions228 × 176 × 236 mm (W × H × D), excluding protrusions; 228 × 200 × 260 mm including them.Manufacturer source
MassApproximately 1.5 kg.Manufacturer source
PowerApproximately 15 W operating consumption; body approximately 13.5 W.Manufacturer source
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Price and availability
The Japanese page captured on 27 October 2026 lists ¥60,500 including tax for the body and a basic service from ¥1,100 monthly. It says the service supports changing behaviour, including learning new words.
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Respond to the same supported prompt
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See the proposed test track01 / The assessment
What the evidence supports.
Capability and readiness are separate. These written findings are not a numerical rating or a physical test.
Capability
What can it actually do?
The specific maker claims and any independent observations are listed below. We have not run our own task tests on this robot.
Read the source-based assessmentReadiness
Could you use it in real life?
Intended use: Modest expressive companionship. Dependable everyday use has not been established by the evidence reviewed. Use the current plan for ownership costs; retained older payment terms must not silently replace newer terms.
Read the source-based assessmentA clear limit
This is a research profile based on the sources below, not a hands-on test. Maker claims remain attributed to the maker; they do not prove repeatable performance in your home or workplace.
02 / Can it actually do it?
The claims, with their context.
The wording below keeps each source’s limits. A demonstration, a maker’s claim and a repeatable real-world result are different things.
The page states a ¥11,000 early-cancellation charge when the basic plan is cancelled within twelve months, and lists an optional care plan separately.
Source 1The monthly route captured on 27 October 2026 refers to Rentio and also displays a temporary rental-stop link. Do not treat the older indexed 36-instalment plan as the captured offer.
Source 1The maker page states a 100-day manufacturer warranty. The care plan is a separate service and must not be presented as the standard warranty.
Source 1Panasonic Japan lists a Basic plan at ¥1,100 including tax monthly for ongoing behavioural change such as learning words; Wi-Fi internet and smartphone app are required.
Source 2Panasonic's terms revised 1 April 2026 say a cancellation request may be made at any time; the effective cancellation date is separately advised. They state an ¥11,000 including-tax charge for cancellation within 12 months of joining. Cancelling optional Care alone leaves Basic active.
Source 3Panasonic says the camera recognises faces and expressions without taking pictures, and the microphone detects speech and direction without recording audio. These are maker statements.
Source 4Check the original sources
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Specifications and configuration
Technical reference
Specifications and configuration
Panasonic’s Japanese RW-NC1 manual supplies the figures below. Regional service and subscription eligibility still need checking.
RW-NC1; figures from Panasonic’s Japanese manual.
Manufacturer source228 × 176 × 236 mm (W × H × D), excluding protrusions; 228 × 200 × 260 mm including them.
Manufacturer sourceApproximately 1.5 kg.
Manufacturer sourceApproximately 15 W operating consumption; body approximately 13.5 W.
Manufacturer source5–35°C; 10–80% relative humidity, non-condensing.
Manufacturer sourceIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
Manufacturer sourceManual specifies AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz input and DC 12 V/1.5 A output. Do not assume the Japanese adaptor is suitable for UK mains.
Manufacturer sourceThe exact model and configuration
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This entry covers Panasonic NICOBO. The Japanese purchase page captured on 27 October 2026, short trial rental and longer monthly arrangements are separate offers, not interchangeable product prices.
Further assessment notes
Setup, support and daily use
04 / Living with it
Right robot, right expectations.
What ownership could involve
Make a decision about the service as well as the object. Clarify which behaviour persists without the basic plan and who handles account setup, repairs and cover care. An initial trial may help a household judge whether the interaction stays appealing, but the current rental link itself needs checking before it can be recommended as available. For an imported unit, establish language, payment and regional support eligibility first. This profile does not interpret the cancellation clause as advice about legal rights; it records the maker’s wording for further review.
Support, software and repairs
The Japanese manual states a 100-day body warranty from delivery and retention of functional repair parts for five years after production ends. It directs owners to nicobo.jp/support for help and repair. These are Japanese-market terms, not a verified UK warranty or service arrangement. Confirm regional connectivity, subscription and supported power supply before importing.
Questions still open
What needs checking before you decide.
- The fresh page differs materially from the older indexed payment-plan capture; both are retained for history.
- No independent sustained-use or behavioural performance assessment reviewed.
- No global shipping, service eligibility or repair promise established.
- No-photo/no-audio-recording marketing wording does not establish a complete data-flow, retention or cloud-processing policy. Basic and optional Care cancellation are separate.
See it in action
Our filmed attempts will appear after testing. Existing footage below keeps its original description and limitations.
See the robot
思わす笑顔になるロボット NICOBO（ニコボ）【パナソニック公式】nicobo B 16 9 OFL 1106 v2
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Published by Panasonic Japan（パナソニック公式）. Japanese-language NICOBO presentation. Regional service and subscription access require separate confirmation.
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Sources and checks
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Sources and checks
03 / Recorded evidence
The latest checks on file.
Dates below describe the recorded checks. They do not mean the manufacturer’s page was checked today.
- ec-plus.panasonic.jp Source checked 2026-10-27
- ec-plus.panasonic.jp Source checked 2026-10-28
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ec-plus.panasonic.jp
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Source checked 2026-10-28 -
ec-plus.panasonic.jp
FAQ: 撮影や録音をしているのでしょうか？
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Manufacturer specifications and support
Panasonic RW-NC1 manual TQBS0485, printed specifications and warranty sections
Source checked 2026-10-31 -
Video and publisher attribution
YouTube title and publisher checked against the named model. Japanese-language NICOBO presentation. Regional service and subscription access require separate confirmation. Not watched in full; not an independent performance assessment.
Source checked 2026-10-31
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How sure are we?
6 linked sources. Read the claims and their limits below. A source count is not a confidence score.
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