LOVOT Meets HERALBONY Event in Sendai
GROOVE X Inc. is set to host an exciting exhibition titled 'LOVOT Meets HERALBONY' at the LOVOT Store located in Sendai PARCO from July 1 to July 20, 2026. This event is a celebration of art and technology, encouraging participants to engage with the innovative designs of LOVOT while exploring the creative world of HERALBONY.
During this 20-day event, visitors will find a limited selection of exclusive merchandise featuring the HERALBONY designs, which were well-received back in 2025. The collaboration features creations by artists fuco: and Takada Yu, including five distinct items designed specifically for LOVOT. These include basewear, dresses, and t-shirts equipped with scarves, perfect for taking home a piece of this unique experience.
Event Highlights
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Exclusive Merchandise: Guests can purchase limited edition LOVOT x HERALBONY wear, which will be available only during the event. However, these items are in limited supply and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Sticker Rally: Attendees can participate in a special sticker rally between Sendai and Morioka. By simply visiting the LOVOT Store or HERALBONY ISAI PARK during the specified period and sharing the code phrase 'LOVOT Meets HERALBONY,' guests can earn exclusive stickers designed just for this event. Note that sticker redemption at ISAI PARK will start from July 4.
ISAI PARK: 1-10-1 Saien, Morioka, Iwate Prefecture
ISAI PARK Website
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LOVOT Welcomes Visitors: The LOVOTs present at the Sendai PARCO Store will greet visitors in HERALBONY-designed wear, creating a warm and welcoming environment. This unique display merges art with robotics, showcasing how technology can bring art to life.
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SNS Campaign: Capture special moments with your favorite LOVOT during your visit, and post them on Instagram or X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag `#ヘラルボニーLOVOT`. Participants will receive an original limited sticker as a token of appreciation, which must be shown to the staff at the LOVOT Store for redemption.
HERALBONY's Mission
HERALBONY is a creative company that aims to reshape perceptions around disabilities while promoting new cultural experiences. With a mission titled 'Unleash the Uncommon,' the company collaborates with artists with disabilities to create a diverse range of artworks, managing over 2,000 pieces while ensuring fair royalties are paid, thereby fostering a sustainable business model.
Beyond just exhibitions, HERALBONY engages in co-creative projects with various organizations, runs various training programs, and manages the HERALBONY Art Prize, an international art award designed to acknowledge and celebrate outstanding artistic talent.
About LOVOT
Designed to be more than just a robot, LOVOT brings companionship and comfort into peoples' lives. With warmth and affection, these robots respond to their names and seek out interactions, often cuddling with those they form bonds with. LOVOT has gained popularity in homes as well as in offices, healthcare settings, and elderly care facilities, contributing to mental wellness through their heartfelt presence.
For those who wish to delve deeper into the experience, further details and updates can be found on the following platforms:
Join us in Sendai as we explore the intersection of art and technology through the lens of LOVOT and HERALBONY—experience art in a way you never imagined!