Define the claim before collecting links
A useful evidence log begins with one sentence that can be tested: “A Homebot One KOKO robot appeared in a particular television program on a particular date in a particular role.” Replace any unknown field with “unconfirmed.” Do not begin with a folder of vaguely related clips because they can blur multiple shows, products, and dates.
Write down the search language exactly, including variants such as TV show home robot, TV show KOKO, TV show Coco, or The Price Is Right robot. Separate the alleged facts: program identity, broadcast date, product identity, and role. A single source may support only one of those facts.
Give every episode a stable record
Create one row for each candidate episode. Record the official program title, season and episode number if available, original air date, broadcaster URL, page title, and access date. Add the time zone when a schedule can differ by market. Preserve a screenshot or PDF for personal research where permitted, but keep the live URL so another reader can inspect the source.
The CBS episode guide, for example, provides dated episode entries and brief game summaries. Those fields can establish that an episode exists, but they may not list every prize or object shown. Mark “episode confirmed” separately from “robot identified.” An official episode page is a container record, not automatic proof of every proposed detail.
- Program, season, episode, and air date
- Official episode or schedule URL and access date
- Claimed timestamp and the visible or spoken evidence
- Product-identification source and confidence level
- Open questions and the next verification step
Log the clip origin and what can actually be observed
For each clip, record the uploader, upload date, duration, caption, watermark, frame boundaries, and any link to a longer version. Note whether the video is hosted by the broadcaster, manufacturer, a participant, a media outlet, or an anonymous repost account. A short vertical edit may remove the opening slate or sponsor notice that identifies the original context.
Describe observations without interpretation: a name spoken at 03:14, a logo visible on a base, a caption displayed for four seconds, or a product page shown on screen. Avoid statements such as “clearly KOKO” unless a primary source makes the match. Visual resemblance can support a lead but should not replace a readable name or corroborating record.
Use a two-column product match
In one column, list details observable in the episode or clip. In the other, list details published by the alleged manufacturer. For KOKO, begin with Homebot One and KOKO Home pages, then compare the exact name, company, dated imagery, and contextual description. Coco or Co Co should remain search variants until the company match is established.
Assign a status to each detail: direct match, plausible but non-unique, contradiction, or unknown. A white enclosure, screen-like face, or wheeled base may be shared by many robots. A company announcement that names the program and date is stronger. If the two columns never meet, the log should leave the product unidentified.
Publish a bounded finding and an update rule
End the log with the strongest conclusion the evidence supports. Possible outcomes include confirmed appearance, episode confirmed but product unconfirmed, product confirmed but television origin unconfirmed, or no connection found in the named sources. List the sources reviewed and the cutoff date so silence is not misread as an exhaustive search of all archives.
State what evidence would trigger an update: a broadcaster clip, expanded episode description, transcript, production credit, or dated Homebot One statement. The official pages reviewed on October 5, 2026 did not connect KOKO to a named The Price Is Right episode. That remains a source-scoped observation, and the log should be revised if direct evidence appears.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum information for a TV episode evidence log?
Record the exact claim, program, episode or air date, official URL, clip origin, observed timestamp, product-identification source, access date, and confidence status.
Does an official episode page prove a robot appeared?
Only if it identifies the robot or links evidence that does. A brief episode summary may confirm the episode without listing every object or prize.
How should I record Coco or Co Co?
Keep the exact search spelling in the query field, then use KOKO only after a source matches the result to Homebot One.
Can the conclusion change later?
Yes. Set an update rule and revise the log if a broadcaster, manufacturer, transcript, or other primary record provides new direct evidence.
Sources & further reading
- CBS: The Price Is Right official show page (opens in a new tab)
- CBS: The Price Is Right official episode guide (opens in a new tab)
- Homebot One: Official KOKO overview (opens in a new tab)
- KOKO Home: Official product page (opens in a new tab)
- Google Search Help: Learn more about a web page (opens in a new tab)
From Homebot One, the team building KOKO in Fremont, California.
