Comparison controls
Swap robots without losing the table. Green cells mark numeric leaders; text rows show the tradeoffs that need judgment.
Green cells flag numeric leaders, while AI, sensors, and capability rows keep the real buying tradeoffs visible.
Price
Weight
Battery Life
Max Speed
AI
Sensors
Connectivity
Status
Category
Capabilities
| Spec | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $442 USD | $299 USD | $699 USD | N/A |
| Height | 17.3cm (6.8 in) | 28 cm (11 in) | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed |
| Weight | 1.1kg (2.42 lbs) | 1.350 kg (Lite) / 1.475 kg (Wireless) | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed |
| Battery Life | 2 hours continuous playtime; 1350 mAh, 11.1 V lithium-ion rechargeable battery | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed |
| Charging Time | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed; CNET reports an 8-hour sleep/charge scheduleNot safely comparable as a typed unit | Not officially disclosed |
| Max Speed | N/A | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed |
| AI | GPT-powered conversations; current official hardware section lists a 5 TOPS processor, Cortex-M4 100 MHz co-processor, dual-core DSP 360 MHz HIFI audio engine, 2 GB LPDDR4 RAM, and 8 GB eMMC 5.0 storage | Open-source Python SDK with Hugging Face model/app integrations for speech, vision, and conversational behaviors | On-device LLM with local visual processing for speech, gesture comprehension, face recognition, emotion cues, diary memories, and real-time companion behavior | Google Gemini + proprietary Samsung language models |
| Sensors | 3D Time-of-Flight (ToF) Sensor, 720p RGB Camera, Touch Sensor, 3-Axis Accelerometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, 4-Microphone Array | 120° 12 MP autofocus wide-angle camera, 4 PDM MEMS digital microphones, 5 W speaker, Accelerometer (wireless Reachy Mini) | Cameras, Microphones, Touch sensors in ears, hands, tummy, and back, Obstacle-avoidance sensors, Laser distance/radar sensor (reported by CNET), Docking sensor (reported by CNET) | Camera, Spatial Sensors, Environmental Sensors |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (Dual-band 2.4G/5.8G, 802.11a/b/g/n), USB Type-C (charging) | USB (Reachy Mini Lite via host computer), Wi-Fi (wireless Reachy Mini) | SwitchBot companion app, On-device/offline AI interaction for core responses | Wi-Fi, SmartThings |
| Voice Assistants | None | None | None | Bixby |
| Status | Available | Available | Available | Development |
| Category | Companions | Companions | Companions | Companions |
| Manufacturer | KEYi Tech | Pollen Robotics | SwitchBot | Samsung |
Capability matrix
Use this grid when the shortlist is already close and feature gaps become the real tiebreaker.
| Capability | Loona | Reachy Mini | KATA Friends | Ballie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-DoF head movement | — | ✓ | — | — |
| AI pet companionship | — | — | ✓ | — |
| AI-Generated Visuals | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Adaptive Behavior (Learns User Patterns) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Animated antennas for expressive interaction | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Audio-visual interaction (camera, microphones, speaker) | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Auto-Docking & Charging | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Autonomous Home Navigation | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Autonomous Navigation | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Autonomous indoor movement | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Built-in Projector (Wall & Floor) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| ChatGPT Conversations | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Companion Care service plans | — | — | ✓ | — |
| DIY kit assembly (2–3 hours) | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Dancing and expressive LCD-eye reactions | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Emotion Expression (LCD face) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Face recognition for household members | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Full body rotation | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Gesture recognition | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Google Blockly Programming | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Hugging Face app ecosystem integration | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Interactive Games (AR, bullfighting, follow-the-leader) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Interchangeable outfits and accessories | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Music Playback | — | — | — | ✓ |
| OTA Updates | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Obstacle avoidance | — | — | ✓ | — |
| On-device chat and diary generation | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Personalized Scheduling & Reminders | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Personalized memory and behavior development | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Pet & Family Monitoring (Video Updates) | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Phone Call Handling | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Photo capture and local app album storage | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Python-programmable behaviors | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Remote Monitoring (camera) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Self-docking | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Simulation-first development workflow | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Smart Home Control via SmartThings | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Touch Interaction | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Touch-responsive behavior | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Voice & Conversational Interaction | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Voice Commands | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Voice emotion recognition | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Voice-command interaction | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Workout Video Projection | — | — | — | ✓ |
Use this flow to get to a clean shortlist fast. The route works best as a dense research workbench, not a marketing page.
Start with robots that solve the same job. Use category anchors like Humanoid, Cleaning, Companions, Research before you worry about micro-spec wins.
Check price, status, battery, sensors, and capabilities before getting lost in minor spec rows.
Once you have a shortlist, hide shared rows. That turns the table from a spec dump into a real decision tool.
A dedicated cleaner versus a home assistant with cleaning features can reveal whether you really need a specialist or just broader household coverage. Compare around the same outcome, not the same marketing language.
Use a prebuilt pairing when blank-page friction is the problem. Open one, swap robots, and keep moving.
Price bracket check — N1 versus Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra shows what the premium tier actually buys in navigation, maintenance, and smart-home polish.
Same-brand shortlist — MiPA versus 4NE-1 isolates whether the higher tier actually changes the ownership story.
Mobility platforms — Go2 versus NEURA Quadruped is a fast way to compare payload, stability, and commercial ambition inside the quadruped category.
Home presence check — StackChan versus LOVOT reveals how much extra presence, hardware, and ecosystem you buy as companion robots move upmarket.
Turn comparison rows into an actual recommendation — not just more reading.
Not all spec deltas matter equally. Rank your buying criteria before crowning a winner.
The sticker price is only one row. Subscriptions, consumables, and service access often decide the real winner.
Subscriptions
Cloud AI and premium app tiers can make a cheaper robot more expensive over three years.
Consumables
Brushes, pads, filters, and bags flip the value story on high-frequency robots.
Energy & battery
Large batteries and frequent charging reveal everyday operating demands.
Repair & warranty
Local servicing and spare-parts access are the quietest but most important long-term costs.
Specs describe ideal conditions. Your rooms, pets, and Wi-Fi determine what actually performs.
Of 388 robots tracked, 236 are available now. For household tasks, getting a capable robot into daily use today usually beats waiting for incremental improvements. For research or early-adopter use, waiting can make sense if the next model changes the platform story.
If two robots are still neck-and-neck, use softer signals that affect ownership quality more than spec sheets admit.
Comparison FAQ
Short answers to the questions that usually show up once the shortlist is live and the tradeoffs feel real.
