The Anki Vector, launched in 2018, is a fully autonomous indoor companion robot designed to interact with its environment and users. Priced between $199 and $249, it features a Qualcomm 200 Platform processor, an HD camera with a 120° ultra-wide field of view, and a beamforming four-microphone array. Vector utilizes an infrared laser scanner and a 6-axis IMU for navigation, and includes a high-resolution color IPS display. It can recognize people and objects, detect and avoid obstacles, and respond to voice commands. Vector also offers functionalities such as setting timers, taking photos, and providing weather updates. Despite its innovative features, Anki ceased operations in 2019, raising concerns about the robot's long-term support and functionality. ([anki.froggitti.net](https://anki.froggitti.net/en-us/vector?utm_source=openai))