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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.
Capabilities
Capabilities
Capabilities
Capabilities
| Spec | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | $1,599 USD | $299 USD | $1,499 USD |
| Height | Not officially disclosed | 44cm (17.3 in) | 28 cm (11 in) | 45 in (114.3 cm) folded |
| Weight | Not officially disclosed | 9.35kg (20.6 lbs) | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) | Not officially disclosed |
| Battery Life | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed |
| Charging Time | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed |
| Max Speed | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed | Not officially disclosed |
| AI | Google Gemini + proprietary Samsung language models | Qualcomm QCS605 (x2) + Qualcomm SDA660 + Amazon AZ1 Neural Edge | Open-source Python SDK with Hugging Face model/app integrations for speech, vision, and conversational behaviors | Syncere ClearTouch home-robotics stack plus Personalization Band preference learning; the company has not publicly detailed the underlying model architecture. |
| Sensors | Camera, Spatial Sensors, Environmental Sensors | 5MP Bezel Camera, 1080p Periscope Camera (132° FOV), Infrared Vision, Ultrasonic Sensors (front + rear), Laser Ground Sensor, Infrared Ground Sensor, Time-of-Flight Sensor | Wide-angle camera, 4 microphones, Accelerometer (wireless Reachy Mini) | Vision system (officially referenced as part of ClearTouch) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, SmartThings | Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, USB-C | USB (Reachy Mini Lite via host computer), Wi-Fi (wireless Reachy Mini) | |
| Voice Assistants | Bixby | Amazon Alexa | None | None |
| Status | Development | Active | Pre-order | Pre-order |
| Category | Companions | Security & Patrol | Companions | Home Assistants |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Amazon | Pollen Robotics | Syncere |
Capability matrix
Use this grid when the shortlist is already close and feature gaps become the real tiebreaker.
| Capability | Ballie | Astro | Reachy Mini | Lume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-DoF head movement | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Adaptive Behavior (Learns User Patterns) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Adaptive ambient lighting | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Adaptive focus lighting | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Alexa Voice Assistant | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Animated antennas for expressive interaction | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Audio-visual interaction (camera, microphones, speaker) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Autonomous Home Navigation | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Autonomous Home Patrol | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Bed making | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Built-in Projector (Wall & Floor) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Coordinated two-robot chores in Duet configuration | — | — | — | ✓ |
| DIY kit assembly (2–3 hours) | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Entertainment (music, video, smart home control) | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Full body rotation | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Hugging Face app ecosystem integration | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Laundry folding | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Music Playback | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Personalized Scheduling & Reminders | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Pet & Family Monitoring (Video Updates) | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Phone Call Handling | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Pick-and-place tidying | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Pillow resetting | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Preference-based chore personalization | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Python-programmable behaviors | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Remote Home Monitoring | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Ring Security Integration | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Room-to-Room Navigation | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Simulation-first development workflow | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Smart Home Control via SmartThings | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Unrecognized Person Alerts | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Video Calling | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Visual ID (face recognition) | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Voice & Conversational 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, Lawn & Garden 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 — Roomba Mini versus AquaSense X shows what the premium tier actually buys in navigation, maintenance, and smart-home polish.
Same-brand shortlist — 4NE-1 Mini versus 4NE-1 isolates whether the higher tier actually changes the ownership story.
Mobility platforms — CyberDog 2 versus D1 Pro is a fast way to compare payload, stability, and commercial ambition inside the quadruped category.
Home presence check — Miko Mini 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 244 robots tracked, 162 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.
