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Thymio

Built by Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne· Launched 2014

Updated Oct 2026·methodology

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Made by Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in LausanneOpen company

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38.5/ 100

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Specs on file12%86/100
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Company age8%100/100
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Overview

Thymio is a research robot manufactured by Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, first introduced in 2014.

Key specs

  • Built for pick and place
  • Used across education
  • Programmed through visual block and python
  • Public API for integration
  • Compatible with ROS
  • Sold in 5 countries

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
0.14 m/s
0.27 kg
3 h
2014
Research platform

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Detailed specifications

What it is built for3
Applications
pick and place
mobile educational robot
education
Movement & precision2
2
Max Speed M S
0.14
Sensing & perception3
Yes
accelerometer
Yes
Power & runtime2
Auto Charging
No
2
Controls & integration5
Yes
Yes
Software Platform
Thymio Suite
Training Required
basic_<1day
visual block,code python,no code gui,proprietary app
Buying & support5
<10K
purchase
Model Variants
Thymio 2+,Thymio AI
Availability Status
available
Countries Available
Switzerland,France,Belgium,Canada,Tunisia

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Company milestones(estimated)

  • 1969MilestoneFounded
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneRobotics research center opened
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneThymio 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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