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POCO is a soft robotic companion that reimagines AI through mutualistic symbiosis. It supports emotional well-being and combats loneliness (UN SDG 3) by using a smartphone as its brain, minimizing electronic waste, and enhancing sustainability (SDG 12). POCO responds to touch, movement, and environmental cues, forming a co-adaptive, emotionally intelligent relationship between human and AI. Its soft, tactile form invites trust and connection, making technology feel alive, comforting, and seamlessly integrated into daily life.