Miko Introduces 2026 Roadmap Featuring Parent-Controlled AI Conversation Toggle for Educational Robots

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Miko – the KidSafe AI and robotics developer – has unveiled its 2026 product roadmap for its line of award-winning educational and interactive robots. Miko is putting full control in the hands of the parents and caregivers with an ON/OFF toggle option to enable or disable the conversational AI features of Miko 3 and Miko Mini. Current Miko robot owners can disable conversational AI in the Miko Parents App. Future Miko robot owners will experience a default OFF setting with the ability to toggle AI Conversation ON in the Miko Parents App.

“We believe in the power of AI as a mechanism to nurture children’s creativity, imagination and curiosity, however we recognize that families have boundaries and different comfort levels with technology. The AI Conversation Toggle is an immediate and seamless way to give parents the ultimate decision in how their children interact with AI, without sacrificing the joy and learning that Miko robots offer,” said Ritvik Sharma, chief growth officer at Miko.

The Miko AI Conversation Toggle: Simple and Seamless
Miko has always been engineered with multi-layered safety protocols and rigorous content filtering to ensure a secure environment for children. The introduction of the AI Conversation Toggle isn’t a shift in that safety mission, but rather an expansion of it.

Accessible directly through the Miko Parents App, this feature allows parents and caregivers to enable or disable open-ended AI conversation with a single tap.

• When ON: Children can engage in fluid, AI-powered dialogue designed for curiosity and learning.
• When OFF: The robot transitions into a structured play and learning mode, with no open-ended play.
  
  

Miko Offers A World of Content In All Play Modes
Choosing to disable AI conversation does not mean turning off the fun. Miko remains a robust educational powerhouse even when conversational AI is disabled. Children can enjoy the following features through any stage of Miko:

• Narrative Experiences: Story read-alouds and interactive tales.
• Physical Play: Dance routines and movement-based games.
• Structured Learning: Math practice, quizzes, and educational modules.
• Creative Content: Music and pre-built skill sets that don't require open-ended chat.
  
  

Miko’s Commitment to Safety & Joy For All Families
This evolution in Miko’s AI-powered robot line reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to transparency and safety. Whether a family prefers strict technology guidelines or just beginning to explore the world of AI, Mikos provides a safe, customizable and enriching environment for children 5-10 years old.

The Miko 3 and Miko Mini educational, interactive robots are kidSAFE certified and COPPA compliant. Miko developed its KidSafe AI in concert with a team of child development experts, pediatricians, pedagogists and educators to ensure the highest level of safety for children.

Miko annually undergoes third-party AI safety evaluations, security audits, privacy compliance reviews and child development checks to set a global benchmark for safe child consumption of AI.