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Dipal D1

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Announced
product showcase (ChinaJoy 2026) · 2026-08-06
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a cylindrical desktop pod · 2026-08-06
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8-inch 2.5K curved OLED display · 2026-08-06
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8-core 7nm SoC, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a battery · 2026-08-06
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real-time conversation with Japanese support and reading gestures through a camera · 2026-08-06
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load their own VRM, FBX, GLTF, and 2D models · 2026-08-06
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price is around 160,000 yen · 2026-08-06
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treats AI conversation as a desktop presence rather than an app session · 2026-08-06
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acceptance of user-loaded models makes customization the core of the product instead of an add-on · 2026-08-06

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Aug 6

AI Character Pod Dipal D1 Puts Custom VRM Models on Your Desk

Shanghai-based Dipal showed the Dipal D1, a cylindrical desktop pod with an 8-inch 2.5K curved OLED display, at ChinaJoy 2026. It runs an 8-core 7nm SoC, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a battery, handling real-time conversation with Japanese support and reading gestures through a camera. Users can load their own VRM, FBX, GLTF, and 2D models. The price is around 160,000 yen.