Vector SDK and Developer Tools

We've always strived to make sophisticated and relevant robotics and AI technologies accessible to the masses. Learn below where to download the Vector Software Developer Kit (SDK) free of cost and where to find help coding.

Please note that the Vector SDK, just like Vector, is only available in English.

What language is the SDK in?

The Vector SDK utilizes Python, a programming language used in everything from machine learning to introductory computer science courses.

What does the SDK give access to?

It gives you access to Vector's multitude of hardware and software technologies. Visit the Vector SDK page for more info.

Where can I download the SDK?

Visit the Vector SDK page for a full list of requirements and for information on getting started with the SDK. To download and install the SDK, click here.

Is OSKR still available?

Yes. OSKR (Open Source Kit for Robots) is still sold. You can buy an open-box OSKR Vector for $199.99. Or ANKI can OSKR-ize your own Vector, with tech support help, for $100. To order the $100 service, email support@anki.bot.

For OSKR tools and the OSKR Owners' Manual, see Vector Developer Tools.

What if I need help?

Please note that Customer Care are unable to assist with any queries related to the Vector SDK.

For specific issues requiring 1:1 help, please contact us via email at support@anki.bot

Vector Developer Tools

The Vector Robot is a versatile, fun companion for various projects, and we encourage you to use additional resources and code that we have created to extend Vector's functionality to bring in data from other devices, services, and more. The documentation on these items is a work in progress and we will continue to explore new examples and use cases so you can get an idea of how to use these tools and what applications they can help with.

Note: If you feel there is improvement to be made in documentation or in code with the following tools, these are open source and we are actively accepting pull requests for new contributions. Thank you!

Vector-Bluetooth is a command line tool for Mac and Linux that allows Bluetooth-enabled computers to connect to Vector and perform various tasks such as load firmware, download logs, change robot variables & configuration, and more.

Vector Configurator is a fantastic little tool for OSKR robots that helps you do common operations on the robot with just a few commands, and can be expanded to do much more.

Vector-Go-SDK is a software development kit written in Go. It is currently in an early alpha state and is not feature-complete.

Vector Web Setup helps you to set up or change configurations (including loading firmware) on Vector robots. You can always access a convenient copy of Vector Web Setup, hosted at vector-web-setup.anki.bot.

OSKR Owners' Manual is a guide to applying and making the most out of the Open Source Kit for Robots.