Samsung’s Ballie Home Robot to Integrate Gemini AI

Samsung has announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud to integrate Google’s advanced generative AI technology, Gemini, into its forthcoming home companion robot, Ballie.

This integration will enable Ballie to offer personalized interactions and proactive assistance within the home environment. Consumers in the United States and Korea can anticipate Ballie’s release in the summer of 2025. ​

Ballie is designed to function as an autonomous home assistant, capable of managing various household tasks through natural, conversational interactions. Equipped with multimodal capabilities, it can process and understand diverse inputs, including audio, visual data from its camera, and environmental sensor data.

For instance, users uncertain about their attire can ask, “Hey Ballie, how do I look?” Utilizing its camera and AI capabilities, Ballie can provide styling recommendations, such as suggesting accessories or alternative clothing options. Additionally, if a user expresses feelings of fatigue by stating, “I feel tired today,” Ballie can access information grounded in Google Search to offer tailored advice on improving energy levels.

This integration of Gemini into Ballie builds upon the prior successful incorporation of Google’s AI technology into Samsung’s Galaxy S24 smartphone series. The collaboration aims to deploy generative AI at scale, aiming to deliver reliable, enterprise-grade AI to consumers.

In addition to its AI capabilities, Ballie features a built-in projector, speaker, and microphone, allowing it to project information onto various surfaces and interact seamlessly with users.

Ballie’s integration with Samsung’s SmartThings platform further enables it to control smart home devices, providing a cohesive and intelligent home management system.