Anki’s Vector Is a Little AI-Powered Robot Now on Kickstarter for $200
Is this the personal home robot we’ve been waiting for? No, but Vector will make you smile San Francisco-based robotics company Anki is launching today a new robot called Vector. It drives on little tank treads, has an expressive LCD face, and is constantly moving around, making beeps and bloops. Vector resembles Anki’s previous robot, Cozmo, but is packed with more technology—and character. Anki says Vector is designed as a robot companion and helper for people at home. But don’t expect much: The robot has a tiny voice and can barely push a coffee mug around. Its little arms can lift only a special plastic block. What Vector is good at, Anki says, is engaging with people. The robot can certainly get your attention. At one point during my interview with Anki’s chief strategy officer Patrick De Neale, Vector interrupted us to demand a fist bump. De Neale promptly complied. Vector is available starting today on Kickstarter at a Continue reading Anki’s Vector Is a Little AI-Powered Robot Now on Kickstarter for $200