The BallIP is a Research robot developed by Tohoku Gakuin University, launched 2017, priced at $1,000 USD.
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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
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
Detailed specifications
Other16
- Price Tier
- 10-20K
- Applications
- food_delivery,room_service,concierge
- Max Speed Ms
- 1
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Dimensions Mm
- 260x260x650
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- IP-25JW,IP-25U1W,IP-25P1W,IP-25U2B
- Operating Temp
- 5-35°C
- Company Country
- JP
- Deployment Count
- 5000
- Deployment Notes
- Deployed in various applications such as parking lots, factory automation, amusement parks, museums, and shop displays. Notable deployments include LAKE HILLS HOTEL (Cafe) and motor show displays.
- Industries Served
- hotel,restaurant
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- JP
- Min Passable Width Cm
- 26
- Additional Information
- - 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
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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 priced $1,000 USD.
- When was the BallIP launched?
- The BallIP was launched in 2017.
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