CES 2025: Samsung's Ballie Home Robot Set To Roll Out This Year

Samsung has announced that its rolling home assistant robot, known as Ballie, is expected to be available for purchase later this year. However, details regarding its launch date in Australia and local pricing have yet to be revealed.

First introduced at CES in 2020, Ballie has undergone significant changes, evolving from a device roughly the size of a softball to one that is now approximately the size of a volleyball.

One of Ballie's most exciting features is its built-in projector, which allows it to display images or videos onto various surfaces within the home.

In a demonstration video, Samsung showcased Ballie helping users with video calls and providing additional display options for computers.

Equipped with advanced LiDAR sensors, Ballie is capable of navigating the home environment efficiently and can even follow people or pets without crashing into furniture or walls.

During the video demonstration, viewers saw Ballie being commanded to "play a movie on the nearest wall" and to "follow me to the study, I’ve got to make a video call."

As a home assistant robot, Ballie has the ability to control smart lights, curtains, and televisions, making it a multifunctional device for users.

Samsung has also illustrated Ballie's capability to monitor pets while owners are at work. For example, Ballie can be programmed to feed a pet named Copper while playing its favorite video, with the feeder dropping snacks through Ballie's help.

An integrated AI chatbot, likely powered by Samsung's Galaxy AI, allows Ballie to read incoming messages and assist in replying.

With the incorporation of machine learning and artificial intelligence, Ballie is designed to learn and adapt to the routines and behaviors of the people living in the home.

Samsung's commitment to developing home robotics comes at a time when rival company Apple is reportedly working on its own home robotic solutions that may launch as soon as next year.

According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple is believed to have a significant team focused on a device codenamed J595, which utilizes a thin robotic arm to operate a large screen. This device is expected to integrate with Apple's HomeKit smart home ecosystem, allowing users to manage their home through an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.

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