Ballie the rolling robot is Samsung's near-future vision of personal care
Publication Title
DezeenPublication/Creation Date
January 8 2020Creators/Contributors
Natashah Hitti (creator)Samsung (contributor)
Hyunsuk (HS) Kim (contributor)
Sebastian Seung (contributor)
Media Type
Magazine ArticlePersuasive Intent
InformationDescription
Samsung introduced its vision of robots as "life companions" at this year's Consumer Electronics Show – a tiny, ball-shaped AI device that rolls around the house and responds to commands like a pet dog.
Unveiled on 6 January 2020 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Samsung's small, yellow Ballie robot is designed to act as a personal assistant for the home.
The device uses a mobile interface, on-device artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, voice activation and an in-built camera to recognise and respond to its users, and help them with various household tasks.
HCI Platform
RoboticalDiscursive Type
Responses To InventionsLocation on Body
Not On The BodyAugments
Moving, Assisting, Understanding, Supporting, Bonding, Interacting, Working, Living, Managing, CaringTechnology Keywords
Robotics, Social Robots, Personal Robots, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Voice Activation, Cameras, Internet Of Things (IoT), Smart HomesKeywords
Companions, Home, Lifestyle, Pets, Personalization, Human-Centered Design, Privacy, PrototypesSource
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