
Overview
A small tracked social robot built for developers, with a clean HTTP API that makes it easy to drive and see through from a laptop. Misty Robotics (a Sphero spin-off) was acquired by Furhat Robotics in 2022, and the robot now sells mostly to businesses and researchers at a far higher price than at launch.
- Type
- Wheeled robot · Consumer home robots
- Maker
- Misty Robotics (USA, part of Furhat Robotics)
- Released
- 2018
- Price
- $19,995 – $21,995
- Status
- Available
- Best for
- Professionals & labs
- Programming
- Full SDK
Price and shipping
Current Misty shop price (September 2026). Crowdfunding backers in 2018 paid from about $1,499–$1,599. The 2019 retail launch price was $2,399.
Shipping: In stock (lead time not stated). Listed in stock on the Misty shop. Delivery time not stated.
Specifications
| Category | Wheeled rovers · Consumer home robots |
|---|---|
| Released | 2018 |
| Country | USA |
| Availability | Available |
| Sales | About 500 shipped to crowdfunding backers by September 2019 (estimate) TechCrunch ↗ |
| Programmability | Full SDK |
| Built-in autonomy | Reactive · Responds to its surroundings without a map, such as avoiding obstacles or following a person |
| LLM support | Official LLM tools · Misty's official lessons include a MistyGPT project connecting ChatGPT and LangChain for conversation and verbal commands. Misty Lessons ↗ |
| MuJoCo simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| NVIDIA Isaac simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| Gazebo simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| Best for | Professionals & labs |
| Vision sensors | Camera, Depth camera |
| Actuators | DC / gear motors |
| Audio | Speaker, Microphone |
| Compute type | Qualcomm |
| Remote control | Python from a laptop |
| Size | 35.6 cm tall, 25.4 × 20.3 cm, 2.7 kg |
| Drive | Tank treads |
| Compute | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (Windows IoT Core) + Snapdragon 410 (Android 8 for navigation/vision) |
| Vision | 4K RGB camera + Occipital Structure Core depth sensor (166° diagonal FOV) |
| Lidar | None |
| Sensors | 8 IR time-of-flight sensors, 10 bump sensors, 6 capacitive touch sensors, 3 far-field mics |
| Runtime | Up to about 2 h (30–60 min under heavy use), 10,400 mAh pack |
| Speed | ~0.45 m/s (software-limited for ledge detection) |
| SDK | REST and WebSocket APIs, JavaScript and C# skills, Python wrappers, Blockly |
Common questions
How much does Misty II cost?
Misty II is listed at $19,995 – $21,995. Current Misty shop price (September 2026). Crowdfunding backers in 2018 paid from about $1,499–$1,599. The 2019 retail launch price was $2,399.
Can Misty II be bought today?
Yes, it is on sale. Listed in stock on the Misty shop. Delivery time not stated.
Who makes Misty II?
Misty II is made by Misty Robotics (USA, part of Furhat Robotics). It came out in 2018.
Can Misty II be programmed?
Full SDK. REST and WebSocket APIs, JavaScript and C# skills, Python wrappers, Blockly.
Does Misty II have AI chat or LLM support?
Official LLM tools. Misty's official lessons include a MistyGPT project connecting ChatGPT and LangChain for conversation and verbal commands.
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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Image credits
- Image 1: source (product photo)