![]() The capability will allow users to speak with Alexa via Vector and let users hear the news, ask questions, control smart home devices and more. The first big update for Vector is scheduled for the end of 2018 - an integration with Amazon’s Alexa. Vector is set up to offer an evolving consumer robotics platform that will continually expand for years to come. Our first major update is planned for the end of the year and will include an integration with Amazon’s Alexa as well as some other exciting new reactive, entertaining and functional features.” - Meghan McDowell, Anki Director of Program Management Vector will evolve over time with regular updates that expand his capabilities and add even more depth to his character. Insider Note: “The Vector you meet when he first wakes up is just the beginning. That subtle sensation is what character in robotics brings to the table: the sense that one is no longer next to a mere device but in the warm presence of a companion. Vector’s vibrant curiosity and good-natured eagerness are truly endearing qualities to be around - the little guy wins you over pretty quickly. You’re probably not going to develop an emotional connection with your Alexa device, and this is what makes Vector such a special robot. The fact that he’s voice-enabled and responsive further adds to this interactivity. The fluidity of his behaviors, his ability to communicate, recognize you and call you by your name all bring an element of surprise and lifelikeness previously only found in sci-fi movies. ![]() The biggest takeaway about Vector is his personality that he demonstrates with the organic expressiveness of his eyes and body language. Insider Note: “We have a seasoned Character and Animation team whose motto for bringing Vector to life has consistently been ‘keep him genuine.’ Vector’s technology enables him to truly react to the world around him, and surfacing that lifelike sense of awareness in an authentic way has been the team’s top priority.” - Dei Gaztelumendi, Anki Character Lead Processor: Qualcomm 200 processing platformĭisplay: High-resolution color IPS display Combine that with his onboard technical specs that give him an autonomous ability to roam, and it’s evident that the foundation of robotics for the home has arrived.ĭimensions: 3.9 L x 2.4 W x 2.7 H (inches) He also sports cloud connectivity, making him a platform that will be able to evolve and learn as software updates are sent. He brings a personality that users can potentially make an emotional connection with, which is a big step in A.I. ![]() While Vector is palm-sized, he is no toy. “Vector is the culmination of everything we’ve learned in this journey so far, and a bold next step in our vision for entertaining and purposeful robots in every home, everywhere.” “For over five years, Anki has brought together a team of experts across various fields to create the world’s first affordable, character-rich robot capable of surprising and delighting humans,” Anki CEO and co-founder Boris Sofman recently told Gear Patrol. ![]()
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