Smart Robot Companion: Samsung’s Ballie Gets a Boost with Google AI
Meet Ballie: The Robot Companion that Can Manage Your Home
Ballie, Samsung’s smart robot companion, has been making waves in the tech world since its introduction at CES 2020. This small, basketball-sized robot can manage lights and temperature, interact with smart appliances, send video updates, project videos or websites on the wall, play music, answer phone calls, and more.
What makes Ballie special?
Ballie’s capabilities are impressive, but its AI capabilities are what set it apart. According to Sabrina Ortiz, ZDNET’s Senior Editor, who got an up-close look at Ballie last year, “Ballie can essentially replace several pieces of smart equipment from your home, including a projector, a robot dog, a home security camera, a smart home hub, and more.”
But that’s not all. Ballie can engage in conversation, personalize your schedule, intelligently manage smart home devices, set reminders, and even greet you at your door. It’s a serious attempt at making a robot assistant without being overly ambitious.
Google AI Partnership: A Game-Changer for Ballie
Samsung has announced a partnership with Google to bring Google Cloud’s generative AI technology to Ballie. This partnership is expected to take Ballie’s capabilities to the next level, making it an even more powerful and intelligent robot companion.
The injection of Google AI means Ballie can process voice and audio input, plus visual data from its camera and data from its environment, allowing it to adapt in real-time. For example, you might ask Ballie “How do I look?” as you’re getting ready for work, and it will make outfit suggestions.
What can Ballie do with Google AI?
- Engage in conversation: Ballie can now understand and respond to voice commands, making it a more interactive and helpful companion.
- Personalize your schedule: Ballie can learn your daily routine and schedule and make recommendations to help you stay on track.
- Intelligently manage smart home devices: Ballie can now control and monitor multiple smart devices, making it a more comprehensive smart home solution.
- Set reminders: Ballie can remind you of appointments, events, and tasks, helping you stay organized and on track.
- Greet you at your door: Ballie can now greet you at the door, making it a more welcoming and personalized companion.
Health and Wellness Features
Ballie will also be able to manage your health and well-being. If you tell Ballie you’re tired, it might suggest ways to improve your sleep or get more exercise. This feature is designed to help you stay healthy and active, and it’s just one example of the many ways Ballie can support your well-being.
Availability and Pricing
Ballie will be available this summer, but Samsung hasn’t revealed any pricing information yet. We’ll have to wait and see how much this advanced robot companion will cost.
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Available this summer | Ballie will be available for purchase this summer, but pricing has not been announced. |
| Pricing information unknown | The price of Ballie is still under wraps, and we’ll have to wait and see how much it costs. |
Conclusion
Ballie, Samsung’s smart robot companion, has just gotten a major upgrade with the addition of Google AI. With its new capabilities, Ballie is poised to become one of the most powerful and intelligent robot companions on the market. Whether you’re looking for a smart home solution or a personalized companion, Ballie is definitely worth considering.