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OlloBot’s “OlloNi SS1” Kickstarter Remains Postponed With No New Date, Citing US Regulatory and Market Conditions

The crowdfunding campaign, originally scheduled to start in late August, has not begun yet. OlloBot’s September 25 announcement of its IFA 2026 award also made no mention of a start date or price.

Published Updated Fact-checkedSeptember 28, 2026 By RoboPet Life Editorial Team
Three OlloNi SS1 units lined up at the OlloBot booth at IFA 2026, each wearing a cover with a different fur or outfit
“OlloNi SS1” on display at the OlloBot booth at IFA 2026 (Berlin, Germany). Image source: OlloBot (photo attached to the GlobeNewswire release dated September 25, 2026)

Key points of this news

  • OlloBot has postponed the Kickstarter for “OlloNi SS1” that was planned for late August. It cites “recent changes in the US regulatory and market-entry environment for overseas-manufactured robotic devices” as the reason[2][3]
  • On September 25, it announced that the robot had been named an “Honoree” in the IFA 2026 Innovation Awards (Best in Home Entertainment category). However, this announcement does not include a new Kickstarter start date or price[1]
  • There has been no official announcement of price, release timing or plans for sales in Japan (as of September 28, 2026). It is not released in Japan[1][5]

On September 25, 2026, Hong Kong robot brand OlloBot (Ollobot Robotics Limited) announced that its home companion robot “OlloNi SS1” had been named an Honoree in the Best in Home Entertainment category of the IFA Innovation Awards 2026 at IFA 2026, the consumer electronics trade show held in Berlin, Germany, from September 4 to 8[1]. Meanwhile, the Kickstarter the company had announced in July would “launch in late August” remains postponed, and no new start date has been given[2][3][4].

From a “late-August Kickstarter” plan to a postponement

In an announcement dated July 31, 2026, OlloBot said it would officially launch the OlloNi SS1 Kickstarter in late August and that early backers could get it at a special price[4].

However, in its product announcement release dated August 28, under the heading “Crowdfunding Campaign Update,” it announced that it was postponing the start of the crowdfunding campaign due to recent changes in the US regulatory and market-entry environment for robotic devices manufactured overseas. It said it wanted to “secure a clear path to market and delivery to backers” before proceeding, and that it would announce the new schedule through official channels once confirmed[2].

The September 5 release on its IFA exhibition also states that the Kickstarter planned for late August has been postponed, that the postponement will be used to refine the product and respond carefully to changing regulatory and market conditions, and that further updates on OlloNi SS1 will be shared “in the coming months”[3].

For those considering backing it:When the editorial team searched Kickstarter for “olloni” on September 28, 2026, no pre-launch or live projects were found. The post-postponement start date, price and eligible shipping countries/regions have not been officially announced[1][3]. If you come across a pre-order or sales page claiming to offer “OlloNi SS1,” check whether it is one announced on OlloBot’s official website or official social media.
Overview of OlloNi SS1 (as of September 28, 2026)
Name
OlloNi SS1[1]
Manufacturer
OlloBot (Ollobot Robotics Limited, Hong Kong). A group company of BizConf Technology (stock code 300578), listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange[1]
Announcement
August 28, 2026 (product announcement); exhibited at IFA 2026 from September 4 to 8[2][3]
Crowdfunding
Kickstarter (planned late-August start postponed; new start date not announced)[2][3]
Price
Not listed (as of September 28, 2026)The July 31 announcement only says “special price for early backers” and gives no amount[4]. The official website also lists no price[5]
Award
IFA Innovation Awards 2026, Best in Home Entertainment category, Honoree[1]
Availability in Japan
Not released in Japan. No official announcement regarding sales in Japan, Japanese-language support or Japan radio certification (Giteki) (as of September 28, 2026)

What kind of robot is OlloNi SS1?

OlloNi SS1 is a home companion robot that moves around the house on wheels, which OlloBot calls a “cyber pet.” According to the September 25 announcement, its main features are as follows[1].

  • 2+1 screens: Two round eye displays show expressions, and a central screen handles information display and controls
  • Emotion recognition and learning: Its proprietary emotion engine “EmpathCore” and dialogue system “Affinilog” read tone of voice, facial expressions and behavior patterns, and it starts conversations on its own without waiting for commands. The company says it distinguishes each family member, including pets, and that its responses become unique to each household the more it is used
  • Family connector: Family members who live apart can check in remotely and make two-way voice and video calls. Only when permitted, it captures family moments and uses AI to compile them into short videos
  • Detachable “Memory Heart Module”: Stores learned memories and personality data so they can be carried over even if the main unit is replaced. The August 28 announcement says this module has 16 GB of RAM and 64 GB of local storage[2]
  • Privacy: The 4K camera has a physical cover and supports local encrypted processing. It also has temperature, humidity and light sensors
OlloNi SS1 displayed next to an IFA Innovation Award plaque
OlloNi SS1 displayed with the IFA Innovation Award plaque. Image source: OlloBot (photo attached to the GlobeNewswire release dated September 25, 2026)

Product: OlloNi SS1

OlloNi SS1
OlloNi SS1
OlloBot (Ollobot Robotics Limited, Hong Kong) | Not released in Japan
Price not announcedKickstarter postponed; checked September 28, 2026[5]
RoboPet Life model pageOfficial website (English)

Sources and primary information

  1. Primary sourceOlloBot, “OlloBot Concludes IFA 2026 With New Recognition for Its AI Companion OlloNi SS1” (GlobeNewswire, September 25, 2026)
    https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/25/3369130/0/en/ollobot-concludes-ifa-2026-with-new-recognition-for-its-ai-companion-olloni-ss1.htmlChecked: September 28, 2026 (body text and two attached photos)
  2. Primary sourceOlloBot, “OlloBot Introduces OlloNi SS1, an AI Companion Cyber-Pet Designed for Everyday Family Interaction” (GlobeNewswire, August 28, 2026)
    https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/28/3352735/0/en/ollobot-introduces-olloni-ss1-an-ai-companion-cyber-pet-designed-for-everyday-family-interaction.htmlChecked: September 28, 2026 (the “Crowdfunding Campaign Update” paragraph)
  3. Primary sourceOlloBot, “OlloBot Unveils OlloNi SS1 At IFA 2026, Pioneering the Cyber Pet Era to Address the Growing Household Companionship Gap” (GlobeNewswire, September 5, 2026)
    https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/09/05/3356870/0/en/ollobot-unveils-olloni-ss1-at-ifa-2026-pioneering-the-cyber-pet-era-to-address-the-growing-household-companionship-gap.htmlChecked: September 28, 2026 (the “About OlloBot” paragraph)
  4. Primary sourceOlloBot, “OlloBot to Launch OlloNi SS1 on Kickstarter Ahead of IFA Berlin Debut” (distributed via PR Newswire, July 31, 2026) *The original page on PR Newswire could not be opened as of the check date; the text was verified via a Yahoo Finance republication
    https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/ollobot-launch-olloni-ss1-kickstarter-140000642.htmlChecked: September 28, 2026
  5. Primary sourceOlloBot official website
    https://ollobot.com/Checked: September 28, 2026 (no price or pre-order listing)

Update history　September 28, 2026: Published

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