furry robot ‘mirumi’ clips on bags and interacts with people by looking and nodding at them
while holding onto the bag handles like a koala or a sloth, the device with a sensor rotates its head and slightly bows to acknowledge passersby.
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yukai engineering
Yukai Engineering specializes in the development of personal robots for domestic uses. The team develops communication robots tailored to perform specific tasks, such as cooling down hot drinks and food and therapeutic cushion. The robotics startup is based in Tokyo, Japan.
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International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 
2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 
Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 
CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 all competitions
International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026 Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Vancouver Tall Challenge $ 15,000.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 $ 115,875.00 USD deadline: november 2nd, 2026 CLASSICS the Small Luxury Design Award 2027 $ 1,026.00 USD deadline: january 31st, 2027 
