Samsung is finally ready to release its long-teased home robot i.e the Ballie. This was first shown off at CES 2020, Ballie was Samsung’s vision for a friendly AI assistant that roams around your home. After years of development delays and a couple of redesigns, the company has confirmed that Ballie will be available this summer in the US and South Korea. So, what’s new, what can it do, and how does it stand out in the growing home robot scene? Let’s break it down.
What is Samsung Ballie?
Okay, what is Samsung Ballie then??
So, like I mentioned before Samsung Ballie is a home robot that was first introduced at CES 2020 with the company aiming to revolutionize home assistance through AI-driven technology.
However, over the past five years Samsung faced several challenges that delayed its launch. The causes for delay include technological hurdles such as perfecting Ballie’s AI capabilities and mobility and as well as the need to ensure seamless integration with a wide range of smart home devices.
okey.., Fast forwarding to the CES 2024, Samsung made a refreshed look at Ballie showcasing a more refined version of this home assistant. Now, this version is finally making its way to store shelves. Ballie comes in a ball-shaped design that rolls around on two wheels and features a compact form factor that blends naturally into home environments.
What can Samsung Ballie do?
Okay talking about the ballie features, It comes equipped with a projector, speaker, and microphone, which enhance its functionality beyond just being a basic robot. It can connect to other smart devices through Samsung’s SmartThings platform which means Ballie can control various devices like lights and more easily.
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Advanced AI and interactive features
One of the biggest upgrades of Ballie lies under the hood. To enhance its intelligence this time Samsung has partnered with Google Cloud to integrate the Gemini AI model giving Ballie multimodal capabilities and allowing it to process voice commands, audio, and more simultaneously.
When all this is combined with Samsung’s own language models this enables a more natural interactions and a better real-time adaptation to its surroundings. As a result, Ballie can understand voice commands, analyze its environment using its built-in camera, and adjust settings based on user behavior. Over time, it may also learns our routines, recognize faces, and interpret objects in the room.
And an interesting part, since Ballie features a built-in projector it can even display information, videos, or reminders on walls, floors, or other surfaces within the home.
Market challenges
Samsung is entering a competitive market where major companies like Apple, Meta, Google, and LG are also developing home robots. While the market for general-purpose robots is still evolving, these devices haven’t yet become mainstream, primarily because many lack a clear, everyday use case.
Compared to other tech giants, Samsung’s approach with Ballie seems more focused on mobile, personalized assistance. While Apple and Google are still rooted in static smart speakers or displays. Meta has its Portal line (now discontinued), and LG has experimented with various robotic concepts, but none have seen a proper consumer release like Ballie is set to receive.
Samsung Ballie Price and Availability
So far, Samsung has yet to disclose the exact pricing details for Ballie, though its advanced capabilities suggest it will be a premium product. Furthermore, global trade concerns, including new tariffs in the US, may be contributing factors to the lack of pricing details.
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