InGen Dynamics Aido

Not released

Announced onlyNot programmableVaporware riskProjectorBall drive

Not releasedShipping: Not shipping.

Remote control: Not possible. No released hardware or API.

Overview

An ambitious crowdfunded home robot that rolled on a single ball, projected video onto walls and promised smart-home control, security patrol and elder care. Years after the campaign, there is no evidence of broad backer delivery and the company site still offers pre-orders. A cautionary tale of the 2015 home-robot crowdfunding wave.

Type: Companion robot · Small companion robots
Maker: InGen Dynamics (USA)
Released: 2015
Price: Not released
Status: Announced only
Best for: Ages 8+
Programming: No programmability

Price and shipping

Indiegogo campaign (2016) perks ran from $499 (Classic super early bird) to $940 (Premium Pack). It raised close to $900,000 but robots never shipped on schedule, and the site still shows 'Pre-orders'.

Shipping: Not shipping. No confirmed retail availability. The pre-order page gives no delivery date.

Specifications

Category	Companion robots · Small companion robots
Released	2015
Country	USA
Availability	Announced only
Programmability	No programmability
Built-in autonomy	None / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions
LLM support	None · Never broadly shipped, with no released SDK or LLM features.
Best for	Ages 8+ (estimated)
Vision sensors	Camera
Actuators	Unknown
Audio	Speaker, Microphone
Compute type	Other ARM chip
Remote control	Not programmable
Size	91.4 cm tall, 8 kg
Drive	Self-balancing ball base
Compute	Triple ARM processors
Vision	3 cameras
Lidar	None
Sensors	6-mic array, environmental sensors, 7" touchscreen, dual projectors
Runtime	2 h moving, up to 8 h standby
Speed	Not published
SDK	An open developer platform was promised during the 2016 campaign, no public SDK release could be found

Common questions

How much does Aido cost?

Not released. Indiegogo campaign (2016) perks ran from $499 (Classic super early bird) to $940 (Premium Pack). It raised close to $900,000 but robots never shipped on schedule, and the site still shows 'Pre-orders'.