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Misty II

Misty Robotics (USA, part of Furhat Robotics) · 2018

$19,995 – $21,995
AvailablePython from a laptopREST APIDepth sensorDeveloper robotPrice jumped
Possibly ≤ 1 weekShipping: In stock (lead time not stated).
Remote control: Plain HTTP REST calls from Python on a laptop drive it, stream its camera and read sensors over Wi-Fi.

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.

At a glance
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

CategoryWheeled rovers · Consumer home robots
Released2018
CountryUSA
AvailabilityAvailable
SalesAbout 500 shipped to crowdfunding backers by September 2019 (estimate) TechCrunch ↗
ProgrammabilityFull SDK
Built-in autonomyReactive · Responds to its surroundings without a map, such as avoiding obstacles or following a person
LLM supportOfficial LLM tools · Misty's official lessons include a MistyGPT project connecting ChatGPT and LangChain for conversation and verbal commands. Misty Lessons ↗
MuJoCo simulationNone found · Nothing found.
NVIDIA Isaac simulationNone found · Nothing found.
Gazebo simulationNone found · Nothing found.
Best forProfessionals & labs
Vision sensorsCamera, Depth camera
ActuatorsDC / gear motors
AudioSpeaker, Microphone
Compute typeQualcomm
Remote controlPython from a laptop
Size35.6 cm tall, 25.4 × 20.3 cm, 2.7 kg
DriveTank treads
ComputeQualcomm Snapdragon 820 (Windows IoT Core) + Snapdragon 410 (Android 8 for navigation/vision)
Vision4K RGB camera + Occipital Structure Core depth sensor (166° diagonal FOV)
LidarNone
Sensors8 IR time-of-flight sensors, 10 bump sensors, 6 capacitive touch sensors, 3 far-field mics
RuntimeUp to about 2 h (30–60 min under heavy use), 10,400 mAh pack
Speed~0.45 m/s (software-limited for ledge detection)
SDKREST 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

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Sources

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