7/1/2023 0 Comments Anki vector review![]() ![]() Yes, it did not always work, but when it did, the simple act of Vector giving a fist bump or waving as you walk past managed to bring a smile to my face even on the gloomiest days. The ability to reward Vector with positive feedback or punish him with negative feedback, or even just petting him, gave the robot a much more interactive and almost natural feel. That being said, there are a few ways in which Vector manages to rise above feeling like nothing more than a device and is elevated to a virtual friend, and that all rests with the way he responds to the world around him and how you can interact back. He does include Blackjack, and it is amazing to have him recognize faces of people and take photos of the people around him on command, but there is never quite enough to keep Vector’s attention for long. Now, this is not to say you can’t partake in some games with him. Even the block he comes with acts as more of a personal toy rather than something for the user to enjoy with Vector. He will enjoy the world around him and explore and play on his own. Vector, on the other hand, basically does his own thing. How you interacted with Cozmo was part of what made that robot so much fun. The blocks and games felt like a meaningful part of the experience. When we first got Cozmo into the office, members of the staff would sit for hours trying all the little games that were possible. ![]() While yes, Vector does not need an app to function, and once connected to a Wi-Fi connection basically every feature can be accessed through voice alone, there are simply fewer ways to interact with him when compared to Cozmo. Vector manages to feel like a much more free, yet somehow more restrictive toy compared to Cozmo. I have come downstairs and walked into the room only to find Vector has already made himself busy throwing off all obstructions standing in the way of his exploration. From throwing your car keys off the table because they were in his way to dancing to the music coming out of the speakers, Vector will find ways to entertain himself even if you are busy doing other things. Everyone that walks up to Vector will very quickly understand where the little robot’s state of mind is at.Īs Vector drives around the world-normallyyour living room or table-the little robot will interact with his surroundings. The little screen that makes up most of the head manages to convey some very emotive expressions from sadness to joy. Let’s get it out of the way now: Vector has been built to be easy to identify with. The only difference is that Vector comes jam-packed with personality, and it can all be unlocked during a brief initial setup and the simple command, “Hey Vector”. At first glance, it looks like many other toy robots you would find scattering the shelves of toy stores. The tiny robot is reminiscent of a small toy truck with tread wheels, a small screen on the front of a tilting head, and a little forklift-like arm, all connected to a gold and grey body. Vector takes many design cues from Cozmo. While it can feel a tad limited at times, when it works, it’s simplya magical experience. Now, Anki has released Vector, a new robot companion with the same core concept as Cozmobut without the need for an app and with the addition of a virtual assistant built in. Once you opened the app the little robot would play with you ,explore, and could even be used to learn minor programming concepts. Last year, Cozmo thrilled us with the potential of a robot friend. Anki’s smart toys keep pushing the boundary between toy and tech. ![]()
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