Anki Vector, A Robot Sidekick for Your Home

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Feature

More than a home robot, Vector is a companion made to help out and hang out.
Powered by AI and advanced robotics, he's alive with personality and engaged by sight, sound, and touch.
Curious and attentive, he's voice-activated and will answer questions, take photos for you, time dinner, show you the weather, and more. Vector voice features are currently English language only.
Vector can independently navigate and self-charge. He recognizes people and avoids obstacles.
Vector is an updating platform, cloud connected via WiFi so he's always learning and updating with new skills and features.
Requirements: a compatible iOS or Android device and the free Vector app for set up only. Check compatibility at anki.com/devices. Includes 1 Vector robot, 1 Cube, 1 charger (USB power adapter not included).

Description

Say Hey Vector. Robot sidekicks are now a reality. Aware and reactive, Vector evolves with regular updates. Start the journey with him now. Alive with personality, hes excited to see you and reacts to sound, sight, and touch. Always happy to help, hell answer questions, take photos for you, set a timer for dinner, and more. Independent and alert, he self-charges, navigates around objects, and avoids edges. Smart and getting smarter, hes cloud connected for updates to bring new capabilities and features to be a better helper at home.

Vector knows whats going on.
He can see. Vector uses an HD camera to see the world. Using computer vision, he can identify people, see and remember faces, and navigate his space without bumping into things.
He can think. Vectors smartphone-level processor and cloud connectivity create one powerful brain.
He can hear. Vector has a powerful four-microphone array for directional hearing. When you sit down next to him, hes ready to take direction. And if there is a loud noise, hell be just as startled as you.
He can communicate. Vector has a unique voice made of hundreds of synthesized sounds to create a language all his own. When you ask Vector a question, he utilizes a custom text-to-speech voice to speak directly to you.
He can feel. Vector has touch sensors and an accelerometer so he knows when hes being touched and moved. You can pet him and hell relax, but try not to shake him.

Whats Inside Vector? AI and advanced robotics: Qualcomm 200 Platform to compute at a smartphone level. Capacitive Touch Sensor to sense being touched and held. Beamforming 4-Microphone Array to recognize natural speech and source. Ultra-Wide HD Camera to detect motion and identify people. 4 Drop Sensors to detect edges and avoid falls. Infrared Laser Scanner to track distance and map environments. 6-Axis Inertial Measurement Unit to know when hes picked up or moved. High-Res Color IPS Display to convey a wide range of emotions. WiFi-Enabled Cloud Connection to bring new capabilities.