



Overview
The first self-transforming, walking Transformers robot, developed by Robosen with Hasbro and a big crowdfunding hit. It walks, talks and converts to a truck on command, which is a remarkable servo engineering feat. As a biped it is a scripted collectible. The same platform continues in Megatron, Grimlock, Soundwave and Bumblebee.
- Type
- Biped robot · Walks, but doesn't really balance
- Maker
- Robosen (China), licensed from Hasbro
- Released
- 2021
- Price
- Was $999
- Status
- Discontinued · used/leftover only
- Best for
- Ages 8+
- Programming
- No SDK, app / visual programming only
Price and shipping
Robosen US store (limited edition, sold out). Flagship Megatron $1,499 and other models still listed
Shipping: Used / sibling models. Sold out at Robosen US. Used units appear on eBay, and sibling Flagship models ship from Robosen's US store. Robosen US ↗
Specifications
| Category | Bipeds · Walks, but doesn't really balance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2021 |
| Country | China |
| Availability | Discontinued · used/leftover only |
| Programmability | No SDK, app / visual programming only |
| Built-in autonomy | None / scripted · Moves only when controlled, or plays preset motions |
| LLM support | None · No built-in LLM and no SDK to connect one. |
| Best for | Ages 8+ (estimated) |
| Vision sensors | No vision sensors |
| Actuators | Smart servos (Dynamixel, Feetech…) |
| Audio | Speaker, Microphone |
| Compute type | Proprietary / undisclosed |
| Balance type | Scripted |
| Height | ~48 cm (robot mode, est.) |
| Weight | Not published |
| Compute | Not published |
| Speed | Not published |
| DOF | Not published (dozens of servos) |
| Sensors | Microphone (voice commands) |
| Balance | Pre-programmed walking gait on a servo skeleton. Auto-converts between robot and truck. |
| SDK | App with block and motion-capture style programming |
Common questions
How much does Flagship Optimus Prime cost?
It sold for $999. Robosen US store (limited edition, sold out). Flagship Megatron $1,499 and other models still listed.
Can Flagship Optimus Prime be bought today?
It is discontinued, though used or leftover units still turn up. Sold out at Robosen US. Used units appear on eBay, and sibling Flagship models ship from Robosen's US store.
Who makes Flagship Optimus Prime?
Flagship Optimus Prime is made by Robosen (China), licensed from Hasbro. It came out in 2021.
Can Flagship Optimus Prime be programmed?
No SDK, app / visual programming only. App with block and motion-capture style programming.
Does Flagship Optimus Prime have AI chat or LLM support?
None. No built-in LLM and no SDK to connect one.
What age is Flagship Optimus Prime for?
Ages 8+ (estimated).
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