Methodology

How we judge whether a robot is worth living with

Our evaluations are not a count of features. They focus on whether the experience can remain useful and enjoyable in a real home.

Six evaluation dimensions

Proactive companionship, interaction quality, memory and continuity, mobility and environmental fit, privacy and account control, and total cost of ownership. We adjust the weighting for each use case.

Evidence hierarchy

We prioritize official product pages, help documents, privacy policies, and terms. Marketing claims that cannot be independently confirmed are identified as company claims rather than established facts.

Limits and updates

Software features, subscriptions, and regional availability change quickly. Every article shows a review date, and material feature or policy changes trigger a fresh review.