# OKA releases Mori robot lamp for $649 Founder’s Edition

Digest AI · Robotics & Physical AI · published 2026-10-22T13:00:00Z

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## Summary

OKA, a startup operating out of Cambridge, Massachusetts and Shenzhen, China, announced its first “Artifact,” a 12‑inch robot lamp called Mori. The Founder’s Edition sells for $649, is limited to a few hundred units, and includes a two‑year warranty plus a two‑year subscription for nature soundscapes. A standard edition is priced at $799 but does not include the subscription, although the breathing‑exercise feature remains free.

Mori blends a lamp, a camera‑nose, and speakers, reacting to movement with light colors, simple dances, and calming sounds. It runs “Attentive Intelligence” powered by multiple local large language models, processing images and audio on‑device and encrypting facial data, which is never uploaded. The robot can guide breathing sessions, play nature soundscapes, and respond to simple prompts like “how does my outfit look,” but it does not function as a voice assistant and cannot control smart home devices. CEO Hua Wang, formerly of Meipai and Bondee, says future updates could link Mori to Oura Ring data or Spotify and add voice commands, though those capabilities are not yet available.

## Key points

- Founder’s Edition Mori costs $649, limited to a few hundred units, includes warranty and two‑year subscription
- Standard edition sells for $799 and excludes the nature‑sound subscription
- Mori runs local large language models, processes data on‑device, and encrypts facial data without cloud storage

## Why it matters

Mori illustrates a privacy‑first, AI‑driven home robot that prioritizes ambient well‑being over assistant functions, hinting at a niche market for experiential smart devices.

## Sources

1. [Meet Mori, a Cute Robot Mushroom That Doesn’t Really Say (or Do) Anything](https://wired.com/story/meet-mori-a-cute-robot-mushroom-that-doesnt-really-say-or-do-anything) (Wired AI, 2026-10-22)

## Cite

Digest AI, "OKA releases Mori robot lamp for $649 Founder’s Edition", 22 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/oka-releases-mori-robot-lamp-for-649-founders-edition

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