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Realbotix is a robotics company. The company currently has 1 robot tracked in the ui44 Home Robot Database, spanning the Companions category.
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David is Realbotix's modular humanoid companion robot, unveiled at CES 2026 as the company's first male-character configuration. Built on Realbotix's modular…
Realbotix's robots combine a range of technologies and capabilities. Here is a consolidated look at the sensors, connectivity, AI platforms, and capabilities found across their product line.
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Realbotix robots are priced at $95k.
Choosing the right robot depends on your use case, budget, and technical needs. Here's what to consider when evaluating Realbotix's product line.
Realbotix serves enterprise and research customers.
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Raw numbers only tell part of the story. Here is a plain-language explanation of what each specification means for the Realbotix robot — and what it means for you as a buyer or researcher.
Specifications Breakdown
The David stands Not officially disclosed, a size that affects how the robot interacts with its environment, what tasks it can reach, and how easily it fits into existing spaces.
The David weighs Not officially disclosed. Weight affects stability, portability, floor compatibility, and how the robot interacts with its environment.
The David offers Up to 10 hours (F-Series wheeled-base model); M-Series can operate continuously when plugged in of battery life per charge. Battery life is one of the most critical real-world performance metrics for any mobile robot. It determines how much work the robot can accomplish in a single session before needing to recharge. For companions robots, this runtime should be evaluated against the size of the area you need covered and the intensity of the tasks involved. Robots with self-charging capability can partially compensate for shorter battery life by autonomously returning to their dock.
The David can move at up to Wheeled base, remote-controlled (specific speed not disclosed). Maximum speed affects how quickly the robot can traverse its operating area, respond to commands, and complete tasks. For companions robots, speed must be balanced against safety — faster robots need better obstacle detection and stopping capabilities to prevent collisions and ensure safe operation around people and pets.
The David runs on On-device LLM processing (supports Google Gemini and OpenAI ChatGPT), proprietary Realbotix conversational AI, memory systems for user recognition and conversation continuity for its artificial intelligence capabilities. The AI platform determines how intelligently the robot behaves — from basic reactive responses to sophisticated scene understanding, natural language processing, and adaptive learning. A more advanced AI platform generally means better obstacle avoidance, more natural interaction, and the ability to improve performance over time through software updates.
Determines what tools and sensors the robot can carry
Sourced from official Realbotix docs · Full David specs →
Understanding how a robot fits into your specific situation is more important than any single specification. Here are the real-world scenarios where Realbotix robots can make a meaningful impact.
For families caring for elderly relatives, companion robots can provide social engagement, activity reminders, medication scheduling, and emergency detection.
Educational robots help children develop STEM skills, coding literacy, and social interaction capabilities.
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Realbotix operates in the companions robotics segment.
Companion robots fill a unique niche between technology and emotional connection. From robotic pets like Sony's Aibo to social robots like GROOVE X's LOVOT, these machines are designed to provide comfort, engagement, and companionship. The segment serves children, elderly individuals, and anyone seeking the benefits of a pet-like presence without the responsibilities of live animal care.
Realbotix competes in this space with David.
As AI becomes more emotionally intelligent and hardware more expressive, companion robots will become increasingly convincing social partners. The aging population in many countries is creating strong demand for robots that can provide companionship, monitor health, and assist with daily routines. Ethical considerations around emotional attachment to machines will become more prominent.
How a robot connects to your network and integrates with your existing smart home determines how useful it will be in practice. Realbotix's robot supports 1 connectivity technology, 1 voice assistant.
Wireless local network connectivity enabling remote control, cloud integration, over-the-air updates, and app-based management through your home or office network.
For buyers
Wi-Fi is the primary connection for most home robots, enabling app control, cloud AI features, voice assistant integration, and remote monitoring. Look for dual-band (2.4GHz + 5GHz) support for better reliability.
Realbotix robots support the following voice assistants: Realbotix Custom AI. Voice assistant integration enables hands-free control, smart home device management, and natural language interaction with your robot.
Learn more about robot connectivity options in our connectivity components guide or browse the full components directory.
How Realbotix positions itself in the competitive landscape — beyond individual products.
Price positioning: At an average price point of $95k, Realbotix targets the enterprise and professional market. This premium positioning typically comes with advanced capabilities, commercial-grade support, and industrial-quality construction.
Category focus: Realbotix is a specialist focused entirely on the companions category. Category specialists often develop deeper expertise and more refined products in their focus area compared to multi-category companies that spread their R&D across different robot types.
Technology breadth: Across its product line, Realbotix integrates 4 unique sensor types and 8 distinct capabilities. This technology stack determines the range of tasks and environments their robots can handle, and indicates the depth of the company's engineering investment.
Market maturity: All 1 of Realbotix's robot is commercially available, indicating a mature product portfolio focused on serving current customer needs.
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Purchasing a robot is the start of an ongoing relationship with technology that requires setup, maintenance, and periodic attention.
First-time robot setup varies significantly by category and complexity. Consumer robots like vacuums and lawn mowers typically involve downloading a companion app, connecting to Wi-Fi, and running an initial mapping or boundary setup routine. More complex robots like humanoids or quadrupeds may require professional installation, calibration, and training. Allow extra time for the first session — the robot needs to learn your space, and you need to learn its controls. Most modern robots improve their performance over the first few uses as their maps and AI models refine based on your specific environment.
Every robot requires some level of maintenance to operate at peak performance. For cleaning robots, this includes emptying dustbins, washing filters, replacing brush rolls, and cleaning sensors — typically a few minutes per week. Lawn mowing robots need periodic blade replacements and seasonal cleaning. Legged robots may require joint lubrication and firmware updates. Check the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule and factor replacement part costs into your total cost of ownership. Establishing a regular maintenance routine significantly extends the robot's useful life and maintains cleaning or task performance over time.
Modern robots receive regular software updates that can add features, improve navigation, fix bugs, and enhance security. When evaluating any robot, consider the manufacturer's track record for software support — how frequently do they release updates, and for how long do they support older models? Some companies provide updates for years after purchase, while others may discontinue support sooner. Cloud-dependent features are particularly important to evaluate: if the manufacturer shuts down cloud services, will your robot still function? Prefer robots with strong local processing capability for long-term reliability.
Robot safety encompasses both physical safety (preventing collisions, falls, and injuries) and digital safety (data privacy, network security, camera access). Physically, look for robots with emergency stop mechanisms, collision detection, cliff sensors, and speed-limiting features when operating near people or pets. Digitally, understand what data the robot collects, where it is stored, who can access it, and whether the manufacturer has a clear privacy policy. For robots with cameras and microphones, hardware privacy indicators (LED lights when recording) and physical mute switches provide important transparency and control.
Robotics purchases represent significant investments, making warranty terms and after-sales support critical evaluation criteria. Standard warranties in the industry range from one to three years, with some manufacturers offering extended warranty options. Beyond warranty length, consider what the warranty covers — some exclude consumable parts like brushes and filters. Also evaluate the manufacturer's service infrastructure: do they have authorized repair centers in your region? Is support available by phone, email, or chat? Response times and repair turnaround times can vary significantly between companies. User community forums and third-party repair guides can supplement official support.
The sticker price of a robot is just the beginning. Total cost of ownership includes the initial purchase price, replacement parts and consumables, electricity for charging, any subscription fees for cloud or premium features, and potential repair costs. For commercial robots, add integration, training, and downtime costs. For consumer robots, factor in accessories like extra mop pads, replacement brushes, or boundary accessories. A thorough TCO analysis over the expected product lifetime — typically three to five years for consumer robots and longer for commercial platforms — provides a much more accurate picture of value than purchase price alone.
For model-specific ownership details, visit individual robot pages or contact Realbotix directly.
Successful robot deployment depends on preparation that goes well beyond selecting the right model.
Before deploying any robot, conduct a thorough physical assessment of the intended operating environment. Measure doorway widths, identify floor surface transitions, map obstacle patterns, and document lighting conditions. For mobile robots, verify that navigation surfaces are compatible with the robot's locomotion system — wheeled robots need relatively smooth floors, while legged robots can handle more varied terrain but require different clearance profiles. Document Wi-Fi coverage maps and identify dead zones where connectivity-dependent features may fail. Establish a baseline understanding of foot traffic patterns so you can predict human-robot interaction frequency and plan safety zones accordingly.
Modern robots are networked devices that require thoughtful integration with existing IT infrastructure. Plan a dedicated network segment or VLAN for robot operations to isolate robot traffic from critical business systems. Implement certificate-based authentication where supported, and verify that firmware update mechanisms use signed packages. Establish a security review cadence for robot software components, especially for robots that process camera feeds, microphone input, or personal data. Create an incident response plan specific to robot compromise scenarios — what happens if a robot's navigation system is tampered with, or if sensor data is intercepted? These questions are easier to answer before deployment than during an active incident.
Even highly autonomous robots require human operators who understand normal behavior, can recognize anomalies, and know when and how to intervene. Develop a training program that covers daily operations (startup, shutdown, charging), routine maintenance (cleaning sensors, checking mechanical wear), and emergency procedures (manual override, safe power-down, physical recovery from stuck positions). Integrate robot operations into existing workflow documentation so that robot tasks and human tasks have clear handoff points. Track operator confidence levels over time and provide refresher training when procedures change or new capabilities are deployed through software updates.
Define measurable success criteria before the robot arrives. For cleaning robots, this might be coverage percentage and cleaning quality scores. For commercial service robots, track task completion rates, customer interaction quality, and mean time between interventions. For research platforms, establish reproducibility metrics and data quality thresholds. Having objective benchmarks prevents the common failure mode where a robot is judged impressive in demos but disappointing in sustained operation. Create a 30-60-90 day evaluation framework with specific milestones at each stage, and define clear decision points for scaling up, adjusting configuration, or discontinuing the deployment.
Deploying a robot in a commercial or public-facing setting triggers regulatory considerations that vary by jurisdiction. Verify compliance with local safety standards for autonomous machines, including emergency stop accessibility, speed limitations in human-occupied spaces, and noise level restrictions. Assess liability coverage — does your existing insurance policy cover robot-caused property damage or personal injury, or do you need a specific rider? For healthcare or eldercare companion deployments, review data privacy regulations that govern the collection and storage of health-related observations. Document your compliance posture before deployment so that auditors and regulators see proactive governance rather than reactive scrambling.
The purchase price of a robot is typically a fraction of the total cost of ownership over its operational lifetime. Model the full cost picture including consumables (filters, brushes, wheels, batteries), scheduled maintenance (sensor calibration, actuator inspection, firmware updates), unscheduled repairs (motor replacement, sensor failure, structural damage), and operational costs (electricity, network bandwidth, operator time). Request maintenance schedules and spare-part pricing from the manufacturer before purchase. For commercial deployments, calculate the break-even point against the labor or service cost the robot replaces, factoring in realistic uptime assumptions rather than manufacturer-stated maximums. Revisit the cost model quarterly as real operating data replaces initial estimates.
Deployment planning is iterative — capture lessons learned and refine your approach as you progress with Realbotix products.
All Realbotix robot data on ui44 is verified against official manufacturer sources, spec sheets, and press releases. Most recent verification: 2026-04-08. If you notice outdated or incorrect data, please let us know — accuracy is our top priority.
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