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Anki Vector

Built by Anki · United States

Updated Jun 2026·methodology
Anki Vector

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.

Specifications

Category: Education
Weight
0.16 kg
Battery
1 h
Launch year
2019
Price
$250
Status
active

Detailed specifications

Sensors2
Camera
2 MP
Sensor Suite
distance_sensor,capacitive_touch,microphone_array,HD_camera
Compute2
Ros Compatible
false
Onboard Compute
Qualcomm Snapdragon, 4 cores, 1.2GHz
Other31
Variants
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Price Tier
10-20K
Applications
home_robotics,companionship
Sub Category
consumer companion robot
Subscription
{"name":"Vector AI Subscription","price_yearly_usd":99.99,"price_monthly_usd":11.99}
Api Available
true
Auto Charging
true
Pricing Model
purchase
Model Variants
Vector 2.0,Vector 2.0 (OPEN BOX),Open Source Kit for Robots (OSKR)
Oskr Available
true
Voice Commands
true
Warranty Years
1
Company Country
US
Navigation Type
vision,lidar_slam
Controller Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (APQ8009, quad-core 1.2GHz)
Deployment Notes
Used as a desk companion, smart home controller via Alexa, and interactive toy for kids.
Industries Served
home
Known Limitations
Battery life only ~1 hour.,Requires 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only.,No remote control via app.,Expensive for a novelty device.
Software Platform
Custom OS, SDK
Training Required
none
Facial Recognition
true
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
US,UK
Unique Capabilities
Auto-docking for charging when battery is low.,Facial recognition and expressive movements.
Extras Contact Emails
conor-allison@wareable.com,notallisonconor@twitter.com,conor-allison@linkedin.com
Programming Interface
code_python,proprietary_app
Subscription Required
true
Additional Information
The webpage is a security verification page for Kickstarter and does not provide any information about a specific product.
Deployment Environment
indoor
Extras With Contact Emails
{"contact_emails":[]}
Competitive Differentiators
First consumer robot to integrate Alexa.,Lifelike personality and autonomous behavior.,Combines entertainment with smart home control.

Where will these robots operate? Often the same as your country — add more for multi-country deployments.

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