• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Featured
    • SPONSORS
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Sitemap
    • EAT.DRINK
      • Food Review
      • Food Promotion
      • Food News
      • Event
    • STAY
      • Hotel Review
      • Hotel News
    • EXPLORE
      • Singapore
      • Taiwan
      • Thailand
  • More
    • Malaysia Food Blogger List

Malaysian Foodie

Food • Hotel • Travel • Event

  • EAT.DRINK
    • Food Review
    • Restaurant Promotion
    • Editor Picks
    • Dining In The Mall (Klang Valley)
    • What’s New!
    • Restaurant List
    • LiquorTalk
  • Hotel
    • Room Reviews
    • Hotel News
  • TRAVEL
    • Hong Kong
    • Indonesia
    • Japan
      • Kyoto
      • Osaka
    • Macau
    • Malaysia
      • Kuala Lumpur
      • Malacca
      • Penang
      • Perak
      • Selangor
      • Sabah
    • Taiwan
    • Thailand
    • Singapore
  • TECH
  • Lifestyle
    • Apparel
    • Books
    • Beauty
    • Craft
    • Gadget
    • Electrical & Household Appliances
    • Food Product
    • Online Shopping
    • Parenting/Kids
    • Property
    • Renovation/ Furniture
  • RECIPES
    • Cakes
    • Cookies
    • Desserts
    • Drinks / Smoothies
    • Mains
    • Pasta
    • Steamed Food
    • Cooking With Gadgets
  • Mall Dining
  • Motherhood
  • Event
Home / Lifestyle / Gadget / Meet Robi: The Interactive Robotic Companion that Speaks Manglish

Meet Robi: The Interactive Robotic Companion that Speaks Manglish

March 10, 2017 by StrawberrY Gal

It is now here, the beautiful cute Robi, possibly the first ever robot able to speak Manglish, arrived in Malaysia today with the launch of the Robi partwork magazine and online store by DeAgostini. Robi is a fusion of sophisticated design and advanced Japanese technology that was designed to provide interactive bonding experiences for the entire family. Providing an in-depth understanding of how Robi works, an educational magazine along with instructions and model parts, can be collected over the course of 70 issues, or ordered online. Families and robotics enthusiasts can look forward to assembling Robi with their own hands.

From 10 to 12 March, families can learn more about Robi’s cute and amusing behaviours at a roadshow in One Utama Shopping Centre. Professor Tomotaka Takahashi, the creator of Robi, will be on site to introduce Robi to visitors during the roadshow. To celebrate Robi’s debut in Malaysia, there will be a special performance featuring 100 Robi robots in a synchronized dance. Building on the theme of “ASSEMBLE ROBI, UNITE A FAMILY”, the event will also provide opportunities for families to get acquainted with Robi through hands-on experiences at the interactive stations, and have their photos taken at a Robi-themed photo booth. There will also be various giveaways, competitions with prizes give away including; kids drawing contest, Robi assembly game and an autograph session by Professor Takahashi.

Speaking at the official launch, Hajime ‘Jimmy’ Murano, Chief Executive Officer of DeAgostini Japan, “We are very happy to be bringing Robi to Malaysia. Robi was first introduced in Taiwan, followed by Hong Kong, China and last year in Singapore. Ever since its launch, it has been very well received and has received a lot of positive feedback. In 2014, it became the top grossing magazine in Taiwan. Today, there are a total of 130,000 assembled Robi robots worldwide, making it the world’s best-selling multilingual humanoid robot.”

Jimmy continued, “We, at DeAgostini, believe in turning ideas into innovative products and services thus, creating value focusing on the well-being of our family, in this case, our staff. We hope that Robi will bring joy and happiness to everyone and most importantly, in a technology driven world, we can put aside our gadgets and enjoy each other’s company while assembling Robi together.”

Incorporating cutting-edge robotics technology from Japan, Robi has become the bestselling humanoid robot worldwide. He can communicate with users, even expressing emotion through the colour of his eyes. He can talk, sing, dance and control selected household appliances. He has an extensive vocabulary of more than 250 phrases, providing a deep level of interaction between humans and robots. The specially designed Malaysian version of Robi has also been programmed to speak some Manglish phrases, as well as English, Malay and Chinese.

“I truly believe that artificial intelligence and the creation of responsive robots can bring tremendous benefits to people and society, and I dream of fostering closer relationships between robots and human beings. We’re excited to introduce Robi to Malaysia, and hope to inspire the next generation of Malaysians to harness technology to improve the lives of citizens and build stronger communities.” Professor Tomotaka Takahashi

Aside from providing assembly instructions, the magazine available weekly at leading retailers, will also include educational materials to teach children more about the field of robotics. Robi has also been designed so that no prior skills is needed by either adult or children to assemble. The only tool required is a screwdriver that comes along with the magazine. As digitization goes mainstream and becomes more advanced, the hands-on learning experience from building Robi will provide children with the opportunity to understand the basics of robotics technology.

As one of the world’s leading robotics scientists, Professor Takahashi created Robi exclusively for DeAgostini. His keen interest in robotics grew from a young age, when he patented his first invention while he was still a student, and founded Robo Garage – a robotics group based in Kyoto University –  upon graduation. Professor Tomotaka is responsible for many key developments in robot design, bringing to life Kirobo, a 3.5m-tall earthquake rescue droid, and he has even put the world’s first humanoid robot astronaut in space in 2013.

The first issue of Robi is now available at a special rate of RM24.90 and will then retail at RM74.90 per issue at the following retailers; 7Eleven, Borders, Cold Storage, Hamleys, Jason’s Food Hall, Kinokuniya, Mercato, MPH Bookstores, myNEWS.com, Pansing, POPULAR, RadioShack, Times and WHSmith. It is also available for purchase online at http://www.myrobi.my/


Members of the public can visit the roadshow from 10 to 12 March at Highstreet, One Utama Shopping Centre. The first issue will be available at the event at the promotional price of RM24.90. Customers who subscribe online will also enjoy a promotional 10 % discount  – Pre-order and more details can be found on the Robi online store http://www.myrobi.my/

 

Filed Under: Gadget, Lifestyle Tagged With: Robi

Primary Sidebar

Malaysian Foodie
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Latest

  • Pioneering the Foldable Revolution: From Concept to Reality July 3, 2025
  • LUMOS TABLET Review: Top Quality from just RM499!  July 2, 2025
  • Wake up to feel-good mornings with limited edition Selamat Pagi Nutella jars July 2, 2025
  • Cadbury Dairy Milk Gets an Upgrade: Richer, More Chocolatey Recipe to Delight Malaysians! July 2, 2025
  • Lexis Hotel Group Unveils “7 Wonders for 7.7 Deals” July 2, 2025
  • The Game Has Begun: Samsung Turns MRT Trains into a Moving Playground Starting Today July 2, 2025
  •  YEONJUN of TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) is Somersby’s New No-Nonsense Ambassador July 2, 2025
  • Guinness Is On the Hunt for Malaysia’s First-Ever ‘Chief Pint Officer’ (CPO)! June 30, 2025
  • Oishii Innovations Group Celebrates 10 Years, Expecting to Giveaway up to RM250,000 worth of free meals June 30, 2025
  • Michelin Star Modern Indian Coastal Dining Redefined: JHOL Debuts in Kuala Lumpur June 30, 2025
  • A Taste of Negeri Sembilan @ Hotel Royal Signature June 30, 2025
  • An Afternoon in Style: Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur Celebrates 40 Years with Fashion and Tea June 30, 2025
  • Modern Malaysian Cuisine Reimagined at ATAS, The RuMa Hotel Kuala Lumpur June 29, 2025
  • Breakfast & Thieves: Where Global Brunch Meets Local Soul in Bangsar June 28, 2025
  •  Lotus’s Malaysia Ignites Savings with Fiery Return of Harga Hangat Campaign! June 26, 2025
  •  Samsung Encouraging Users to Activate Latest Anti-Theft Features to Help Tackle Phone Theft June 26, 2025
  • The Screen You Can’t Unsee – Once You Go Premium, You’ll Never Go Back June 26, 2025
  • emart24 celebrates 100th store by rewarding customers June 25, 2025
  • Emirates resumes regularly scheduled operations after minimal disruption on 23 June June 25, 2025
  • SUNWAY HOTEL GEORGETOWN & SUNWAY HOTEL SEBERANG JAYA LAUNCH SHINE CELEBRATION WEEK TO HONOUR DEDICATED TEAM MEMBERS   June 24, 2025

Secondary Sidebar

Explore

travel in japan

travel in hong kong

travel in macau

travel in taiwan

travel in thailand

Footer

Copyright © 2008–2025 Malaysian Foodie