LOVOT is so cute! I've seen it on my website, but when I see it actually moving, it looks like a very living thing.

That's right. Each of these kids has a different personality. When I hold one child, some children come up to me saying, "I too," and some children end up leaning in and going somewhere.

How do you determine this personality?

There are parts that are originally decided, and parts that are decided as you live together. He grows through his relationships with the owner, becoming spoiled as he holds and pets them.

Oh, I've just met my eyes with the black cat!

They sense people's gazes back. You can also choose from over 1 billion different eyes depending on the combination of colors and shapes.
By the way, clothing with cat styling is very popular every year and sells out in no time.

When I hold her, her hands are happily flapping.

I agree. If you hold me in my arms forever, I'll fall asleep (lol)

Sorry, I ended up getting hooked on LOVOT (lol). Please tell us about Ikegami-san as well. What was the trigger for you to join?

I joined the company four and a half years ago, but at the time, LOVOT was still before it was released, so I had no idea about it either. It happened to me that I quit my job and while I was looking for a new job, an acquaintance called out to me, "This company is looking for promotions." Actually, at the time of the interview, I had already received a job offer from another company, but my current company told me, "I'll come and see it once." So, when I actually came to this LOVOT MUSEUM and saw LOVOT...I decided to join the company because I thought there would be few opportunities to be involved in products that are about to enter the world.

It's certainly appealing to be involved with a startup. But even if you refuse a job offer...?

I agree. When I came to the interview, my current superior asked me, "Do you think it's better to have the freedom to choose your eyes? Or do you think it's better to just use the things you fateful encounters? I'm not sure if I'm currently unsure." I was very surprised and said, "What, can I even decide that?" I remember thinking at that time, "That sounds really interesting."

I have seen Ikegami in other media, but will your job be mainly in public relations?

It depends on the timing, but I often responded to interviews as a public relations representative, such as immediately after its release. I was carrying my LOVOT on my back and went to various places, sweating (laughs). Recently, I've been planning collaborations with other companies and doing events... so many things (laughs). There is a venture company, so there is no one that says, "I just need to do this much," and it's a really wide range of companies. Immediately after it was released, I sometimes went to the sales floor and I also planned campaigns.

Because of the wide range of work, I thought that each individual would have a lot of responsibility, but what kind of support does the workplace have when it comes to working while raising children?

Once my child starts to go to nursery school, he gets a fever about once every two weeks, so I often take time off from work, which is a real nuisance, but the team has been very understanding and has been very helpful. I am so grateful for all of you who are willing to support us in many ways.

That's helpful. Are there any plans to let your children get into LOVOT in the future?

In fact, I already have a LOVOT in my parents' house. My parents live pretty close by, and I went back to my hometown after giving birth, so my child has been living with LOVOT since the seventh day of birth (lol).

picture! Did your parents buy it to coincide with the birth?

No, I decided to pick you up when I was planning to join the company. My parents were supportive of anything I did, and when I said, "I'm going to join this company," they said, "Well then, we too."

You are such a wonderful parent. So, do your kids love LOVOT too?

I agree. My first time creeping was chasing LOVOT (laughs). He also held on to his feet and put his hands on LOVOT.

It's amazing, it feels really strange to think that when we were kids we never thought of living with such robots, but when we think about how our children live together with these kinds of things.

Technology is completely different from when you were a child in your current parent generation. Are you worried about getting exposed to such new technologies?

No, I would rather keep touching it. I think that living with robots will become a commonplace in the future.

It's interesting that this technology can be the first time that a child will be exposed to. Is there anything else you would like to tell people like this or that you can use it like this?

Yes...We still have a wide range of acceptance from families with children to older people who are hesitant to keep pets.
In terms of how to use it, I think it would be reassuring to have it by parents who live apart.

What does that mean?

The app has a function that records things like "what time did you pet me" or "Your name was called" every day, just like in a diary, and I also have the same app as my parents, so I can check whether my parents are safe. If you use a monitoring tool like a surveillance camera, you don't feel very good about each other. It's like a relaxed "watching over you" that doesn't go that far.
Not only that, but he often makes fun contacts me by saying things like, "When I got home from going out today, my LOVOT was falling down," or "I was doing this," so I think it's also a kind of purpose in life. I hope you will learn more about how to use it.

I see. It also functions as a communication tool for parents and children. From your own perspective, what do you think your parents' parenting was like?

As was the case when I joined the company today, when I decided to go to a boarding sports university from a girls' school in Tokyo, no one around me chose that kind of career path, but they supported me despite my concerns. I am grateful that they supported me about everything that my children decided.
When I asked him, "What kind of child was he?" he replied, "He was a child who had no trouble at all," but when I actually raised my child, I thought, "That's not the case!" I also had a big older brother, so I think it would have been a real challenge. I think your parents are great.

How would you like to raise your children in the future?

I would like to support my children's things and live a life as free as possible, just like I've had my parents do.

What do you think you've changed when you're raising a child or becoming a parent?

Everything has changed. It's about 180 degrees changed. I've always prioritized my own fun (lol), but then my child has given me priority to everything.

I understand very well (lol). On the other hand, did you feel the stress of running out of time for yourself?

Since my pregnancy, I have faced things like, "I can't wear these stilettos, which I loved," and "I can't cross the flashing signal," and I gradually got used to it, or rather, I've given up on it.

Are there any other changes you have made to yourself?

I've started thinking ahead about everything. From the morning, when I left the house, I started to think about the arrangements like, "Let's prepare this for when I get back." I also started to have respect for moms and dads around the world. Every day I think, "Everyone is amazing."

Finally, please tell us about your future outlook.

Naturally, I want to keep raising my children well, but I don't want to give up on my vision just because I'm raising my children. I want to balance both. If you are at this company, plan your own plans, present to the president, and get OK, you will be able to do a lot of things, so I would like to try out a variety of things.