What is the difference between Cozmo and Vector?
Vector and Cozmo both have a place in the home, but they have different ways to interact with you and your household.
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Vector |
With a big brain and even bigger personality, Cozmo is the ultimate robot for kids to play and learn with.
Ages: 8+ |
The home robot that hangs out and helps out.
Ages: 18+ |
Buy Cozmo if…
- You want a toy
- You're about having fun and learning to code in short play sessions
- You're looking for a STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) and Education product
- Your robot is focused around games, nurturing, unlocking skills, and learning to code
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Buy Vector if…
- You want to a robot to respond to your commands (instead of app commands)
- You want your robot to help you around the house, like set timers and check the weather
- You want to get football scores
- You want your robot to be able to find his way back to his Charger, always powered on and connected
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Key Differences: Cozmo
- App-controlled via a compatible Android or iOS smart device
- Education applications including SCRATCH programming via ANKI's Code Lab
- Interactive games
- 3 Cubes
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Key Differences: Vector
- Voice command control ("Hey Vector" needs a paid Vector membership), your compatible smart device just needed for setup
- Autonomous and self-charging
- Cloud-connected
- 1 Cube
- Can take pictures at your command
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Included in the Box:
- Cozmo Robot
- Charging platform
- 3 Cubes
- Quick Start Guide
- Product Information Guide
- Cozmo Sticker
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Included in the Box:
- Vector Robot
- Vector Charger
- 1 Cube
- Quick Start Guide
- Product Information Guide
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Required / Not Included:
- A current Android or iOS smart device (see compatible device list)
- USB power source (minimum DC Output = 5V/1.5A)
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Required / Not Included:
- A current Android or iOS smart device (see compatible device list)
- USB power source (minimum DC Output = 5V/1A)
- A validated, free Stratus account at stratus.anki.bot. Sign up before you turn Vector on for the first time. If Vector is turned on first, activation can take up to 24 hours.
- A paid Vector membership for "Hey Vector" voice commands and AI (see below the table)
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Vector needs a paid membership for "Hey Vector" voice commands and for AI (ChatGPT or Claude) to work. Without a membership, Alexa voice commands and autonomous behavior still work.
Membership prices: ChatGPT $11.99 a month or $99.99 a year. Claude $14.99 a month or $139.99 a year. Your first 30 days of Vector membership are free on every new Vector order. To get them, email support@anki.bot with Vector's 8-character serial number (ESN) and your order number. See Vector membership for details.
