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EX1

Built by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. — Robotics Team · South Korea

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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The EX1 is a Hospitality robot developed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. — Robotics Team (South Korea), launched 2019. Key specifications: type other, noise 22 dB, elevator protocol unknown, navigation other.

RoboScore

50.5/ 100

Adequate evidence

No confirmed deployment on record — this score reflects the rest of the record, not verified adoption.

5 of 9 signals present

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Weighted factors

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Commercial maturity20%75/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%70/100
Spec completeness12%91/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%35/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%41/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Not in the Hospitality standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2019. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.

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Overview

Samsung Electronics Co. will bring its first robot EX1 to market this year to compete with LG Electronics Inc., shifting its focus from traditional home applia

At a glance

  • Used across home
  • Public API for integration
  • Compatible with ROS

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 2019

EX1 featured in mobility research coverage

Availability

pre-order

Specifications

Category: Hospitality
Type
other
Noise
22 dB
Elevator protocol
unknown
Navigation
other
Pricing model
unknown
RaaS / month
$499
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2019

Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Sub Category
companion
Procedure Types
walking,balance exercises,strength exercises
Industries Served
home
Size & capacity2
Dimensions Mm
400x460x950
Lifting Capacity Kg
150
Sensing & perception7
Imu Present
Yes
Camera Count
1
Camera Types
stereo
Sensor Suite
Stereo Depth Camera
Lidar Present
No
Camera Present
Yes
Microphone Present
Yes
Controls & integration5
Api Available
Yes
Onboard Compute
Qualcomm QCS 8550
Ros2 Compatible
Yes
Voice Interaction
Yes
Connectivity Options
wifi,bluetooth
Buying & support3
Price Tier
150K+
Availability Status
pre-order
Countries Available
US
Other details10
Wifi Support
WiFi 6
Emergency Stop
Yes
Safety Features
{"emergency_stop_button":true}
Bluetooth Support
Bluetooth 5.2
Degree Of Freedom
22
Ai Computing Power
200
Carrying Capacity Kg
55
Control And Interaction
{"speaker":true,"microphone":true,"power_button":true,"screen_display":false,"remote_controller":true,"voice_interaction":true}
Teleoperation Supported
Yes
Software And Development
{"ros":"ROS2","sdk":true,"simulator":["NVIDIA Isaac Sim","MuJoCo","Webots"],"firmware_upgrade":true,"software_upgrade_ota":true,"secondary_development":true,"system_status_interface":true,"high_level_motion_interface":true,"low_level_hardware_interface":true}

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Company milestones

  • Jan 2024MilestoneEX1 featured in mobility research coverage
  • 2024MilestoneFuture Robotics Office created
  • 2024LaunchSamsung plans EX1 market launch in 2024
  • 2024MilestoneEX1 university collaboration reported
  • 2022MilestoneBot Handy featured in Samsung Research CES 2022 tech trio
  • 2022MilestoneRobotics business team established
  • 2021LaunchSamsung Bot Handy introduced at CES 2021
  • 2019LaunchWearable exoskeleton robot unveiled

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the EX1?
The EX1 is developed by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. — Robotics Team, based in South Korea.
What type of robot is the EX1?
The EX1 is a Hospitality robot made by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. — Robotics Team.
How much does the EX1 cost?
Pricing for the EX1 is not publicly listed — contact Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. — Robotics Team for a quote.
When was the EX1 launched?
The EX1 was launched in 2019.
What are the key specifications of the EX1?
Key specifications of the EX1: type other, noise 22 dB, elevator protocol unknown, navigation other, pricing model unknown.

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