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Ballie

Samsung's AI home companion robot, first introduced at CES 2020 and significantly revamped at CES 2024. Ballie is a spherical rolling robot that autonomously navigates the home, managing smart appliances via SmartThings, projecting content on walls and floors, answering calls, and sending video updates of pets or family when you're away. It learns from users' patterns and habits to provide personalized services. Powered by Google's Gemini multimodal AI alongside proprietary Samsung language models, Ballie processes audio, voice, visual data from its camera, and environmental sensor data to adapt in real time. Samsung originally announced Ballie for Summer 2025, but it has been repeatedly delayed. As of early 2026, no release date or pricing has been confirmed.

Technical Specifications

Height

Not officially disclosed

Weight

Not officially disclosed

Battery Life

Not officially disclosed

Charging Time

Not officially disclosed

Max Speed

Not officially disclosed

AI Engine

Google Gemini + proprietary Samsung language models

Sensors & Technology

CameraSpatial SensorsEnvironmental Sensors

Key Capabilities

Autonomous Home Navigation
Built-in Projector (Wall & Floor)
Smart Home Control via SmartThings
Pet & Family Monitoring (Video Updates)
Personalized Scheduling & Reminders
Voice & Conversational Interaction
Phone Call Handling
Workout Video Projection
Music Playback
Adaptive Behavior (Learns User Patterns)

Connectivity

Wi-FiSmartThings

Voice Assistants

Bixby

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Price TBD

No pricing announced

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Quick Facts

ManufacturerSamsung
CategoryHome
StatusDevelopment
Release DateTBD
Last VerifiedYesterday

Compatibility

Samsung SmartThingsGoogle Gemini
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