Anki Vector
DiscontinuedBuilt by Anki · United States· Launched 2019
#7 of 7 ranked Companion robots (28 listed)
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Overview
Anki Vector is a small autonomous robot designed for interaction and companionship, featuring advanced sensors, a capacitive touch interface, and onboard AI using the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor to enable real-time computer vision and voice recognition capabilities. With a full color IPS display and integration of the Anki SDK, Vector offers a range of interactive features.
Flagship features
- Requires a paid subscription for voice commands
- Increased battery life by 30%
- Improved camera resolution to 2MP for better facial recognition
- Can recognize pets and detect smiles
- No returns or exchanges
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At a glance
Specifications
From the makerCheckedEstimated- 1 kg
- 1 h
- 2019
- US$250
- Active
Source not on file
Detailed specifications
What it is built for4
- Applications
- home robotics,companionship
- consumer companion robot
- home
- indoor
Movement & precision1
- vision,lidar slam
Sensing & perception4
- rgb
- distance sensor,capacitive touch,microphone array,HD_camera
- Yes
- Yes
Power & runtime1
- Auto Charging
- Yes
Controls & integration9
- Yes
- No
- Qualcomm Snapdragon, 4 cores, 1.2GHz
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (APQ8009, quad-core 1.2GHz)
- Software Platform
- Custom OS, SDK
- Training Required
- none
- Yes
- wifi
- code python,proprietary app
Buying & support6
- <10K
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Vector 2.0,Vector 2.0 (OPEN BOX),Open Source Kit for Robots (OSKR)
- 1
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- US,UK
Other details11
- Camera
- 2 MP
- Variants
- {"name":"Vector 2.0 Black","color":"Black","price_usd":199.99},{"name":"Vector 2.0 Red","color":"Red","price_usd":299},{"name":"Vector 2.0 Pink","color":"Pink","price_usd":219.99},{"name":"Vector 2.0 Blue","color":"Blue","price_usd":249.99},{"name":"Vector 2.0 (Open Box) Blue","color":"Blue","price_usd":199.99},{"name":"Vector 2.0 (Open Box) Pink","color":"Pink","price_usd":179.99},{"name":"Vector 2.0 (Open Box) Red","color":"Red","price_usd":189.99},{"name":"Vector 2.0 (Open Box) Black","color":"Black","price_usd":179.99},{"name":"OSKR Open Box Oskarized Vector Black","color":"Black","price_usd":199.99},{"name":"OSKR Open Box Oskarized Vector Blue","color":"Blue","price_usd":219.99},{"name":"OSKR Open Box Oskarized Vector Red","color":"Red","price_usd":219.99},{"name":"OSKR Open Box Oskarized Vector Pink","color":"Pink","price_usd":219.99}
- Subscription
- {"name":"Vector AI Subscription","price_yearly_usd":99.99,"price_monthly_usd":11.99}
- Oskr Available
- Yes
- Voice Commands
- Yes
- Known Limitations
- Battery life only ~1 hour.,Requires 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only.,No remote control via app.,Expensive for a novelty device.
- Facial Recognition
- Yes
- Unique Capabilities
- Auto-docking for charging when battery is low.,Facial recognition and expressive movements.
- Subscription Required
- Yes
- Teleoperation Supported
- No
- Competitive Differentiators
- First consumer robot to integrate Alexa.,Lifelike personality and autonomous behavior.,Combines entertainment with smart home control.
Who uses it
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Company milestones(estimated)
- 2020DeploymentVectorConnect teleoperation system developed for children
- Dec 2019AcquisitionAssets acquired by Digital Dream Labs
- 2019MilestoneOperations ceased
- 2018LaunchVector SDK tutorial published
- 2018LaunchAnki Vector unboxing and demo coverage
- 2017MilestoneInternational availability announced
- Dec 2016MilestoneInitial batch sold out
- Jun 2013LaunchFirst product announced at WWDC
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Anki Vector?
- The Anki Vector is developed by Anki, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the Anki Vector?
- The Anki Vector is a Companion robot made by Anki.
- How much does the Anki Vector cost?
- The Anki Vector is listed at US$250 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from Anki. Contact them for a quote.
- When was the Anki Vector launched?
- The Anki Vector was launched in 2019.
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