The BallIP is a Research robot developed by Tohoku Gakuin University, launched 2017, listed at $1,000 USD (unverified).
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Overview
BallIP (Ball Inverted Pendulum) is a robot that balances on a rubber-coated bowling ball and is designed to explore the feasibility of dynamic balancing systems. It can serve as a waiter and entertainer, capable of supporting payloads up to 15 kg while moving in any direction and pivoting around its vertical axis. The robot operates both autonomously and via remote control.
Flagship features
- Advanced ball control technology for precise movements
- IoT integration for enhanced service capabilities
- Compact design suitable for crowded spaces
- Supports multiple applications in hospitality settings
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Establishment of Tohoku Gakuin University
Price
purchase
Aggregated from public sources — unverified
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Payload
- 10 kg
- Speed
- 1 m/s
- Weight
- 12.5 kg
- Battery
- 1 h
- Autonomy
- fully autonomous
- Launch year
- 2017
- Price
- $1,000 USD
- Status
- active
Aggregated from public sources — unverified
Detailed specifications
What it is built for2
- Applications
- food delivery,room service,concierge
- Industries Served
- hotel,restaurant
Size & capacity1
- Dimensions Mm
- 260x260x650
Movement & precision1
- Max Speed Ms
- 1
Sensing & perception2
- Imu Present
- Yes
- Sensor Suite
- Attitude sensors,Gyroscopes,Accelerometers
Controls & integration1
- Onboard Compute
- Renesas 16-bit H8/3052 microcontroller
Safety & certification1
- Operating Temp
- 5-35°C
Buying & support7
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- IP-25JW,IP-25U1W,IP-25P1W,IP-25U2B
- Deployment Count
- 5000
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- JP
Other details2
- Min Passable Width Cm
- 26
- Teleoperation Supported
- Yes
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Company milestones
- —MilestoneEstablishment of Tohoku Gakuin University
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the BallIP?
- The BallIP is developed by Tohoku Gakuin University.
- What type of robot is the BallIP?
- The BallIP is a Research robot made by Tohoku Gakuin University.
- How much does the BallIP cost?
- The BallIP is listed at $1,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Tohoku Gakuin University — contact them for a quote.
- When was the BallIP launched?
- The BallIP was launched in 2017.
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