Overview
A Segway self-balancing scooter that turned into a follow-me robot with a face screen and an Intel RealSense camera, launched via crowdfunding after its CES 2016 debut. The Android SDK made it a popular cheap research platform for a while. Segway no longer sells it, and used units still appear.
- Type
- Wheeled robot · Consumer home robots
- Maker
- Segway-Ninebot (China/USA)
- Released
- 2017
- Price
- Was $1,799
- Status
- Discontinued · used/leftover only
- Best for
- Ages 16+
- Programming
- Full SDK
Price and shipping
Retail price listed on the Indiegogo campaign (2018). Discontinued.
Shipping: Used only. Discontinued. Used units appear on eBay.
Specifications
| Category | Wheeled rovers · Consumer home robots |
|---|---|
| Released | 2017 |
| Country | USA, China |
| Availability | Discontinued · used/leftover only |
| Sales | 428+ Indiegogo backers during its 2018 crowdfunding campaign (estimate) Indiegogo (via Wayback Machine) ↗ |
| Programmability | Full SDK |
| Built-in autonomy | Reactive · Responds to its surroundings without a map, such as avoiding obstacles or following a person |
| LLM support | Possible via SDK · No built-in LLM. Its SDK lets software on a computer control it. |
| MuJoCo simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| NVIDIA Isaac simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| Gazebo simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| Best for | Ages 16+ (estimated) |
| Vision sensors | Depth camera, Camera, Sonar / ultrasonic |
| Actuators | Brushless / direct-drive motors |
| Audio | Speaker, Microphone |
| Compute type | x86 PC (Intel / AMD) |
| Remote control | Via SSH / web / bridge |
| Size | 650 mm tall, 310 × 570 mm footprint, about 19 kg (42 lb), 100 kg (220 lb) max rider payload |
| Drive | Self-balancing two-wheeler (rideable hoverboard mode) |
| Compute | Intel Atom Z8750 (4 cores), 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, Android 5.1-based OS |
| Vision | Intel RealSense ZR300 depth/tracking camera + 1080p HD camera (104° FOV) |
| Lidar | None |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic and IR distance sensors, touch sensors, encoders, IMUs, 5-mic array |
| Runtime | 329 Wh battery, about 35 km (22 mi) typical range per charge |
| Speed | 8 km/h in robot mode, 18 km/h in ride mode |
| SDK | Android-based Loomo SDK (vision, speech, locomotion) |
Common questions
How much does Segway Loomo cost?
It sold for $1,799. Retail price listed on the Indiegogo campaign (2018). Discontinued.
Can Segway Loomo be bought today?
It is discontinued, though used or leftover units still turn up. Discontinued. Used units appear on eBay.
Who makes Segway Loomo?
Segway Loomo is made by Segway-Ninebot (China/USA). It came out in 2017.
Can Segway Loomo be programmed?
Full SDK. Android-based Loomo SDK (vision, speech, locomotion).
Does Segway Loomo have AI chat or LLM support?
Possible via SDK. No built-in LLM. Its SDK lets software on a computer control it.
What age is Segway Loomo for?
Ages 16+ (estimated).
Ratings & reviews
Ratings and reviews load on the live site.
Related guides
- ROS 2 Guide · the software framework many robots use
- Robot Vision and Depth Sensors · cameras, lidar and other distance sensors
- Raspberry Pi Guide · every Pi compared for robot use
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