You give it a name
During the first setup, you choose its name. From that moment on, it cannot be changed.
Desk companion · First adoption phase
Don’t buy it.
Adopt it.
Riccio is a small intelligent desk companion with character, memory and a need for care.
Born.
Learns.
Bonds.
The first small sign of its presence.
We are selecting a small group of people to help validate the first prototypes. Fewer numbers, better feedback.
Namechosen once
Characteran innate base
Memorytraces of interaction
Carepresence, not consumption
Technology + emotional adoption
Your desk is not just a work surface.
It is where you think, create, work, study and return every day. Riccio is designed to inhabit that space, not simply decorate it.
It is not a voice assistant. It is not a toy. It is a small identity that communicates through physical signals and builds a story with the person who adopts it.
An ordinary object is used. A Riccio is discovered.
Manifesto
Not everything has to be useful.
We are surrounded by tools that promise to make us faster, more efficient and more productive.
Riccio starts from a different idea: not every interaction needs to produce an immediate advantage.
Sometimes a presence does not have to solve a problem. It can simply remind us that we can coexist, observe, respect a character different from our own and build a bond without always expecting something in return.
Three things to remember
Name. Character. Care.
You discover its character
Each Riccio starts with a different predisposition: curious, shy, vigilant, affectionate or independent.
You build the bond
Daily interactions leave traces and influence the way Riccio responds over time.
Rational confirmation
What Riccio actually does
Communicates without words
Lights, eyes, micro-movements and vibrations express states, needs and reactions.
Learns from interaction
It does not behave the same for everyone. It changes through the experiences it shares with you.
Can stay on guard
When you are away, it can monitor desk activity and signal unusual events in a configurable way.
Needs care
If cared for, it becomes more present. If neglected for too long, it can retreat into a dormant state.
Its language is physical
It does not need to speak to be understood.
Riccio communicates through lights, small movements, vibrations and subtle sound cues. The goal is not to make it talk too much, but to make it feel present.
Over time, you learn to recognize when your Riccio is calm, curious, vigilant, distant or asking for attention.
Care, not pressure
It asks for presence, not time.
Riccio is not designed to be switched on, used and forgotten. It lives through small gestures, short moments and simple routines.
If neglected for too long, it may enter a dormant state. This mechanic is still being validated with early adopters: the goal is to create care and bond, not anxiety.
Privacy-first
Protection, not surveillance.
Sensitive functions must be clear, optional and controlled by the user. Riccio should increase calm and control, not create discomfort.
Configurable sensors
Transparent notifications
Optional guard mode
Understandable behaviours
FAQ
Before adopting
Is Riccio already available?
Not yet. We are validating the idea and preparing the first prototypes.
Does Riccio really have a personality?
Riccio is not alive, but it is designed to have continuity: a base character, traces of interaction and a recognizable way of communicating.
Can I change its name?
No. The name is chosen during the first setup and cannot be changed. It is part of its identity.
What happens if I neglect it?
It can enter a dormant state and stop interacting until a recovery procedure is completed. We are validating this carefully to keep the experience meaningful, not stressful.
Early adopters
Want to be among the first to adopt one?
We are looking for people who work, study or create at a desk and want to help us understand whether Riccio can become a meaningful daily presence.
The first phase is limited because every feedback will be followed with attention.
Early adopter questionnaire
We are not looking for simple curiosity. We are looking for people willing to help us understand whether Riccio can become a real daily presence.
Open the English questionnaireGoogle Forms opens in a new tab. Estimated time: about 2 minutes.