Thymio
Built by Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne
The Thymio is a Research robot developed by Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, launched 2014.
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Overview
Thymio is a research robot manufactured by Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, first introduced in 2014.
Buyer decision signals
Viability
Founded
Price
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Availability
Specifications
Category: Research- Speed
- 0.14 m/s
- Weight
- 0.27 kg
- Battery
- 3 h
- Launch year
- 2014
- Price
- Research platform
- Status
- active
Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price
Company profile
- Founded
- 1969
Detailed specifications
Motion & kinematics1
- Dof
- 2
Power & battery1
- Charge Time Hours
- 2
Compute1
- Ros Compatible
- true
Other16
- Price Tier
- <10K
- Applications
- pick_and_place
- Sub Category
- mobile educational robot
- Api Available
- true
- Auto Charging
- false
- Max Speed M S
- 0.14
- Pricing Model
- purchase
- Model Variants
- Thymio 2+,Thymio AI
- Company Country
- CH
- Industries Served
- education
- Software Platform
- Thymio Suite
- Training Required
- basic_<1day
- Availability Status
- available
- Countries Available
- Switzerland,France,Belgium,Canada,Tunisia
- Programming Interface
- visual_block,code_python,no_code_gui,proprietary_app
- Additional Information
- Pre-programmed behaviours: 6,Can be charged using a USB-microUSB charger or by connecting it to a computer,MicroSD card slot for recording internal data, music, or complete program,Very resistant to shock
Company milestones
- 1969MilestoneFounded
- —MilestoneRobotics research center opened
- —MilestoneThymio described as an open-source educational robot
Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the Thymio?
- The Thymio is developed by Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne.
- What type of robot is the Thymio?
- The Thymio is a Research robot made by Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne.
- How much does the Thymio cost?
- Pricing for the Thymio is not publicly listed — contact Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne for a quote.
- When was the Thymio launched?
- The Thymio was launched in 2014.
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