Elephant Robotics lists touch interaction, moving eyes, head and tail, and voice commands.
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Elephant Robotics metaCat
A soft robotic cat for touch and voice interaction. It suits companionship, not walking tasks.
Offer referenceMaker shop displays SKU 4050200006; the exact selected finish and package must be confirmed.Source 1
ChargingUSB Type-C charging port beneath the belly.Manufacturer source
ControlsThree-position on/mute/off switch and reset button.Manufacturer source
InteractionTouch responses at the head, jaw and back; animated eyes and voice commands.Manufacturer source
Recorded specifications, with their source limits. These are not our measurements. See all specifications and configurations
Price and availability
The regional maker shop showed a $159 listing, with currency and destination unconfirmed and an in-stock label when accessed on 28 October 2026; availability, destination, shipping and tax still require a live checkout check. Confirm charging equipment, cleaning instructions for the actual unit, voice language, warranty and repair route. Its moving head and tail do not establish independent walking. A person using it in care should retain choice and supervision without presenting it as treatment.
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Manufacturer image and sourceTest track0 attempts run
We have not physically tested this robot. The task plan below is a starting point, subject to the exact unit and supported functions.
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test track
Three proposed tasks. Ten attempts at each suitable task, with the outcome, time and human help recorded. Confirm the exact robot, software and safe setup first. These tasks are not evidence that this robot can do them.
Respond to the same supported prompt
Proposed task. 0 of 10 attempts run.
Repeat a supported interaction with another person
Proposed task. 0 of 10 attempts run.
Restart and repeat the same interaction
Proposed task. 0 of 10 attempts run.
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Finished without extra helpNeeded a person’s helpFailedNot run yet
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Tested by ROBODROMO
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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: Soft-cat touch and voice response. Dependable everyday use has not been established by the evidence reviewed. Do not transfer MarsCat walking, hardware or parts. Physical reactions do not establish clinical benefit.
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 maker guide describes a three-position on, mute and off switch and a USB-C charging connection.
Source 2The maker’s international listing displayed SKU 4050200006 alongside Ragdoll, Bicolor B&W and Persian choices and optional packages. It does not establish that the displayed SKU applies to every selection; check the exact package and finish.
Source 3Check the original sources
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Specifications and configuration
Model detail
Specifications and configuration
Figures below retain their source and configuration limits. Manufacturer specifications are not independent performance results.
Maker shop displays SKU 4050200006; the exact selected finish and package must be confirmed.
Source 1USB Type-C charging port beneath the belly.
Manufacturer sourceThree-position on/mute/off switch and reset button.
Manufacturer sourceTouch responses at the head, jaw and back; animated eyes and voice commands.
Manufacturer sourceThe exact model and configuration
The exact model
Meet Elephant Robotics metaCat
One metaCat family reference. The retained store extract shows a Ragdoll selection; finish, hardware and package differences need confirmation and are not automatically separate robot places.
Further assessment notes
Setup, support and daily use
04 / Living with it
Right robot, right expectations.
What ownership could involve
The regional maker shop showed a $159 listing, with currency and destination unconfirmed and an in-stock label when accessed on 28 October 2026; availability, destination, shipping and tax still require a live checkout check. Confirm charging equipment, cleaning instructions for the actual unit, voice language, warranty and repair route. Its moving head and tail do not establish independent walking. A person using it in care should retain choice and supervision without presenting it as treatment.
Support, software and repairs
The maker’s guide gives the wake word and supported command vocabulary; this is not evidence of open-ended conversation. A five-second reset procedure restores defaults. Use the included cable and the manufacturer’s support route. Confirm battery capacity, runtime, replacement battery and current regional warranty separately; the short guide does not specify them.
Questions still open
What needs checking before you decide.
- No independent test of voice, motion or durability.
- Do not infer MarsCat hardware, walking or parts compatibility.
- No clinical benefit or regional supply is established.
See it in action
Our filmed attempts will appear after testing. Existing footage below keeps its original description and limitations.
See the robot
metaCat | A Lifelike Robot Cat Powered by AI
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Published by Elephant Robotics. This presentation shows the named robot. Demonstrated functions and accessories may depend on the configuration and software version.
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Sources and checks
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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.
- shop.elephantrobotics.com Source checked 2026-10-28
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static.elephantrobotics.com
Guide pages 1–2: touch, switch and USB-C charging
Source checked 2026-10-28 - shop.elephantrobotics.com Source checked 2026-10-29
- Manufacturer specifications and support Source checked 2026-10-31
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Video and publisher attribution
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Source checked 2026-10-31
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How sure are we?
5 linked sources. Read the claims and their limits below. A source count is not a confidence score.
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