Was That TV Robot Number a Price, Prize Value, or Budget?

A number on screen is not automatically a retail price

A viewer may remember a home robot beside a dollar figure and later search “home robot the price is right,” “KOKO the price is right,” or “TV show robot price.” The number might be a retail offer, but it could also be a prize value, manufacturer's suggested price, prototype estimate, component cost, production budget, service fee, or an unrelated game amount.

Begin by transcribing the number exactly, including currency, commas, decimals, qualifiers, and the words spoken immediately before and after it. Record the program or video, timestamp, air or upload date, and who displayed the figure. Without that context, attaching the number to Homebot One KOKO would be guesswork.

Sort the number into a defined category

A retail price is a seller's current offer for a defined configuration under stated terms. A prize value can be an amount used for contest administration and may carry special rules or tax consequences. A target price or prototype estimate describes planning rather than an available product. A component price covers only one part, while a recurring fee says nothing about the initial obligation.

Create a classification table and require evidence for each label. Identify the responsible party, date, configuration, included items, location, and whether the figure was quoted, estimated, or calculated. If the source does not say what the number represents, keep it “unclassified” rather than choosing the most convenient meaning.

• Current retail or service offer
• Prize or promotional value
• Suggested, target, or historical figure
• Prototype, research, or production budget
• Component, accessory, setup, or recurring cost

Recover the original program and disclosure context

Find the full episode, segment, ad, interview, or event video rather than relying on a cropped screenshot. Check the broadcaster's official episode guide, on-screen disclosure, rules, credits, and longer dialogue. An edited clip can remove the word “valued at,” the configuration description, or a sponsor notice that changes the meaning.

For a The Price Is Right claim, use CBS's official show and episode pages to establish the program and date. The episode summaries reviewed on October 5, 2026 identify dates and games but do not by themselves catalog every product or number shown. A direct episode record and timestamp are still needed for a specific robot-number claim.

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Verify KOKO identity and current terms separately

First verify that the robot is Homebot One KOKO, not an unrelated Coco or Co Co result. Then ask whether Homebot One presents the same number as a current offer for the same configuration and region. The official Homebot One and KOKO Home pages reviewed on October 5, 2026 did not display a standard public retail checkout price.

The named Homebot One, KOKO Home, CBS show, and CBS episode pages reviewed on that date also did not connect KOKO with a specific The Price Is Right episode. These are source-scoped findings, not proof about every archive. A reposted number needs direct product and broadcast evidence before it can be attributed to KOKO.

Review what is known about KOKO price and availability →

Make a household value decision from the complete offer

Even a verified historical price or prize value may not answer whether the price is right today. Request current written terms covering hardware, software, delivery, setup, support, taxes, recurring services, exit conditions, and timing. Compare the same scope across options instead of anchoring on a memorable television number.

Define the routines and outcomes the household wants, then use a demo or pilot to collect evidence. Divide complete cost by useful, verified outcomes only when that calculation fits the decision. Television context can explain where a number came from; it cannot establish present availability, suitability, or value by itself.

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