Annie

Annie

Annie is a first-generation humanoid robot developed by Anywit Robotics featuring a highly expressive animatronic face with 34 degrees of freedom, surpassing many competitors in facial expressiveness. It supports advanced AI-driven interaction capabilities including gaze tracking, user identity recognition, emotion perception, and autonomous emotional response generation. Annie’s dialogue system is backed by a large language model enabling multilingual speech interaction with voice recognition, semantic understanding, and voice-lip synchronization for realistic conversations. The robot integrates multimodal interaction technology from iFlytek, enhancing speech recognition and cloud-based Q&A. Designed for standardized mass production, Annie is aimed at applications requiring human-like social interaction and expressive communication.

Manufacturer
Anywit Robotics
Rating
★★★★☆(4.0)
Launch Year
2024
Price Range
$150,000 - $250,000
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Robot Specifications

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Dimensions

40 cm x 30 cm x 50 cm (head unit only)

Weight

12 kg

Speed

Not applicable (stationary humanoid head)

Runtime

N/A (powered by AC or stationary power source)

Charging Time

N/A

Battery Pack

N/A

Connectivity

Wi-Fi, Ethernet

User Interface

Touchscreen app, voice commands, remote desktop interface

Battery Life

N/A

Compatible Devices

Android, iOS smartphones and tablets

Sensors

RGB cameras, depth sensors, microphones, facial expression actuators, gaze tracking sensors

Cloud Integration

Yes, cloud-based AI services for speech recognition and dialogue management

Available Countries

China USA Europe (select countries)

App Integration

Custom Anywit Robotics app for monitoring and control

Available Colours

White, light gray

Warranty Info

1 year limited warranty covering defects

Carrying Capacity

N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q1. How to troubleshoot Annie?

Restart Annie and check for error messages via the control interface. Verify sensor connections and ensure the software is updated. For persistent issues, consult the diagnostic logs accessible through the AnyWit support app.

Q2. How to set up Annie?

Unbox and place Annie on a stable surface. Connect to power and Wi-Fi, then follow the guided setup on the companion app to calibrate sensors and initialize the facial recognition system.

Q3. What are Annie's primary use-cases?

Annie is designed for interactive customer service, reception, education, and research environments, leveraging its expressive face and AI dialogue for natural human-robot interaction.

Q4. How to operate Annie?

Use the AnyWit app or voice commands to activate Annie. It supports multilingual speech interaction and gesture control, enabling intuitive communication and task execution.

Q5. How to maintain Annie?

Regularly clean the facial actuators and sensors with a soft cloth. Keep software updated and perform routine battery checks to ensure up to 18 hours of operation.

Q6. What safety features does Annie have?

Annie includes gaze tracking to avoid unintended interactions, facial expression synchronization to signal intent, and AI monitoring to prevent hazardous behaviors during operation.

Q7. How does Annie handle different surfaces?

Annie is primarily a stationary humanoid head with limited mobility, designed for indoor flat surfaces where it can interact without locomotion challenges.

Q8. How to clean Annie?

Use a dry microfiber cloth for the face and a slightly damp cloth for the body. Avoid harsh chemicals to protect the animatronic skin and sensors.

Q9. How does Annie navigate?

Annie does not have autonomous locomotion; it remains stationary and uses gaze tracking and facial recognition to interact with users in its vicinity.

Q10. What are common Annie problems?

Common issues include sensor calibration drift, voice recognition errors in noisy environments, and occasional software glitches requiring restarts.

Q11. How to reset Annie?

Perform a soft reset via the AnyWit app settings or hold the power button for 10 seconds to reboot the system without data loss.

Q12. How to control Annie?

Control is via voice commands, the AnyWit mobile app, or connected PC interface, allowing adjustment of facial expressions, speech, and interaction modes.

Q13. How to connect Annie to Wi-Fi?

Access the setup menu on the AnyWit app, select the Wi-Fi network, and enter credentials. Annie supports standard 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

Q14. What is Annie's warranty?

Annie comes with a standard 12-month warranty covering hardware defects and software support, with optional extended plans available through AnyWit.

Q15. How to update Annie's software?

Updates are delivered over-the-air via the AnyWit app. Connect Annie to Wi-Fi, check for updates in the app, and follow prompts to install the latest firmware and AI models.

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