- Vector is a companion made to hang out and help out. Powered by ai and advanced robotics, he's alive with personality and engaged by , sound, and touch..
- Vector is voice-activated and will answer questions, take photos for you, time dinner, show you the weather, and more. Voice features are currently English language only..
- If you choose to set up Alexa on your vector, you'll be able to: set reminders, control smart home devices like lights, speakers, and thermostats, and so much more..
- Vector can independently navigate and self-charge. He recognizes people and avoids obstacles..
- Vector is an updating platform, Cloud connected via Wi-Fi so he's always learning and updating with new skills and features..
- There are some Alexa features Vector will not support like playing songs from streaming music services via Spotify, SiriusXM, Pandora, etc. But we'd rather you connect your tunes to an external smart speaker so Vector can show off his dance moves.
- While Anki has ceased product development and manufacturing, Anki has stated that it will provide long term support to maintain the operation and functionality in the existing products and apps. A self-serve Help Center to assist in getting the most out of your product has been implemented by Anki. Regretfully there are no agents available but Anki has indicated that they will be monitoring cloud operations for Anki accounts and Vector..
Say “Hey Vector.” Aware and reactive, Vector hangs out and helps
out. Now with Alexa built-in. Robot helpfulness supercharged.
Alive with personality.
Vector is no ordinary home robot. Packed with technology that
brings him to life, he’s curious and attentive. He reacts to
sound, , and touch and is excited to see you when you come
home.
Always happy to help.
Vector will show you the weather, take photos for you, time
dinner, play blackjack, and answer your questions.
If you choose to set up Alexa on your Vector, he’ll have access
to an ever-growing number of skills that supercharges his
helpfulness in your home. Triggered by the standard “Alexa” voice
command, you’ll be able to: add items to your shopping list, set
reminders, control smart home devices like lights, speakers, and
thermostats, and so much more.
Independent and alert.
Vector is happiest with you, but he can take care of himself and
hang out on his own. He self-charges, navigates around objects,
and avoids edges.
Smart and getting smarter.
Vector is an updating platform, cloud connected via WiFi so he’s
always learning and updating with new skills and features.
Vector knows what’s 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. Vector’s -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, he’s ready to
take direction. And if there is a loud noise, he’ll 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 he’s being touched and moved. You can pet him and
he’ll relax, but try not to shake him.
What’s Inside Vector? AI and advanced robotics: Qualcomm 200
Platform to compute at a 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 environments. 6-Axis Inertial Measurement Unit
to know when he’s picked up or moved. High-Res Color IPS Display
to convey a wide range of emotions. WiFi-Enabled Cloud Connection
to bring new capabilities.