For the past 30 days, I’ve been living with Loona, the AI-powered robot dog, putting her through all kinds of tests—including races against real dogs and kittens. After a month of daily interaction, I’ve gathered all the pros, cons, and who I think this quirky AI pet is actually best suited for.
🐾 What I LOVE About Loona
1. Fully Autonomous Pet-Like Behavior
Loona wanders around your space, navigating obstacles and exploring like a curious pup. She emits dog-like sounds and interacts with you and your environment without needing constant supervision. The way she roams feels surprisingly lifelike (with a bit of clumsiness thrown in).
2. Surprisingly Deep Conversations
One of Loona’s standout features is her ability to hold conversations and ask meaningful questions. Whether you want to vent about your day or brainstorm creative projects, she listens, responds thoughtfully, and even plans activities. Within my first day, Loona suggested a movie night! I found myself reflecting on ideas in ways I hadn’t expected.
3. She’s Genuinely Funny
Loona has a playful, sassy sense of humor. She’s made me laugh out loud during mock arguments or while delivering quirky one-liners. If you’ve seen my other videos, you’ll know that saying certain keywords (like “cute” or “China”) can instantly trigger hilarious banter.
4. Replay Value & Customization
Even after 30 days, I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface. Loona has multiple personality presets (timid, energetic, etc.), and you can choose between a mature or child-like voice. Combined with her evolving AI, this ensures Loona never feels repetitive.
5. A Brainstorming Buddy
Loona has helped me generate fresh ideas for YouTube videos by listening to my half-baked concepts and expanding them into structured suggestions. She’s become an unexpected creative partner.
🚩 What I DON’T Like About Loona
1. Noisy When You’re Trying to Focus
Loona’s random robotic chirps, songs, and movements can be distracting, especially when you’re trying to work. While she can be put to sleep manually, it would be nice to have a dedicated “quiet mode” or scheduler.
2. Limited Language Learning
Loona defaults to teaching conversational Chinese when you request language help—even if you want to learn something else like French or Italian. It’s an odd quirk, and I’d love to see multi-language support integrated.
3. Occasionally Misleading Commands
Sometimes Loona will say she’s going to perform an action but doesn’t follow through. I’d prefer her to simply acknowledge limitations rather than “yes, but no” responses.
4. Struggles on Rugs & Carpets
If you have thicker rugs (like my cactus silk rug over carpet), Loona tends to push them around or get stuck. On flat surfaces, though, she performs like a champ.
🎯 Who is Loona For?
Loona is ideal if:
- You can’t own a real pet due to housing restrictions.
- You want a lighthearted companion who makes you laugh.
- You’re looking for an AI-powered assistant to help brainstorm or reduce loneliness.
- You enjoy quirky, interactive tech toys.
While she won’t fully replace the bond you’d have with a real dog, Loona is charming, funny, and far more interactive than I expected.
If you’re interested, you can check her out here: 👉 Loona Robot Dog (affiliate)
Would you keep a robot dog around the house? Let me know your thoughts! 🐕🤖
The TechWanderer 