From WIRED · Julian Chokkattu · · 1m 20s
Meet Mori, the Robot Mushroom Lamp
A $649 robot mushroom lamp reconnects users with nature through calming sounds and subtle interactions.
In brief
A $649 robot mushroom lamp reconnects users with nature through calming sounds and subtle interactions. OKA's $649 Mori lamp uses local AI to play nature sounds and guide breathing without internet access, targeting home isolation. Originally reported by WIRED.
Mori's Introduction
You notice your mushroom lamp perk up when you return home, revealing animated eyes and a camera-nose.
Mori's Purpose
Mori reconnects owners with nature through calming soundscapes and color-changing lights inspired by natural elements.
Mori's Features
Mori guides breathing sessions, reacts to your movements, and makes soft sounds that blend bird and R2-D2 tones.
Mori's Limitations
Unlike Amazon Echo, Mori doesn't control smart lights or play Spotify tracks and won't answer weather questions.
Mori's Pricing
The Founder's Edition costs $649 with two years of subscription, while the standard edition is $799 without subscription features.
Mori's AI Technology
Mori uses local AI to understand room context, remember users, and react to movements without internet access.
Mori's Privacy Features
Mori processes images and audio locally, encrypts facial data, and turns off cameras and microphones when not in use.
Mori's Creator Background
CEO Hua Wang previously worked at Meipai and co-founded the now-defunct social media app Bondee.
Mori's Market Context
Experts compare Mori to goldfish or hamsters, noting its limited features but potential for emotional connection.
The main idea
OKA's $649 Mori lamp uses local AI to play nature sounds and guide breathing without internet access, targeting home isolation.
