Engadget Logo Engadget Japanese version "Ebo AIR", a robot equipped with AI to move around the house freely and watch over your family far away on your behalf
▌Contents
・What is Ebo AIR?・Three points of Ebo AIR・And many more! Ebo AIR's convenient functions ・Product details and specifications ・Reviews from staff who actually used it (scheduled to be published in mid-June) ・Why it is recommended for families with cats (scheduled to be published in July)
▌About Ebo AIR
Ebo AIR is a small AI-equipped robot. Equipped with a camera, you can move around the house freely, so you can communicate with your important family members who are far away through Ebo AIR as if it were your own alter ego.
▌Three points of Ebo AIR
・[Point 1] Move freely! Equipped with a camera, microphone, speaker, and AI ・[Point 2] For communication and watching over people who live far away ・[Point 3] Can also be used as a security camera
▌[Point 1] Move freely! Equipped with camera, microphone, speaker, and AI
Comparison with conventional fixed-point cameras
Ebo AIR, which is equipped with AI and moves freely around the house. Equipped with a high-performance HD camera, microphone, and speaker, it enables two-way communication that goes beyond simply installing a fixed camera.
▌[Point 2] For communication and watching over people who live far away
For parents who live far away, children and pets who stay at home, etc., I want to watch over my family. Ebo AIR is recommended for such people. By moving freely and being able to operate with a smartphone, it is possible to communicate with a sense of realism.
You can be more conscious of the connection with the other person without feeling stuffy as if you were just "monitoring".
Ebo AIR can identify your family members and pets so you can record and track them. Ebo AIR, which is like your alter ego, also has the cuteness of another family member.
▌[Point 3] Can also be used as a security camera
The motion detection and night vision functions enable 24-hour monitoring and recording. It will alert you if something suspicious is detected in your home.
In addition, since the Ebo AIR is equipped with a storage function, recorded videos can be saved locally on the main unit and can be checked later. It is a robot that can also be used as a crime prevention measure while you are away from home.
▌More! Ebo AIR Convenience Features
It can be controlled remotely using the Ebo app. Ebo is Wi-Fi connected, so you can access your home from anywhere in the world without the need for wires or cables.
Ebo is equipped with a microphone and a speaker for real two-way communication.
Ebo AIR can shoot well even at night.
The 1080p Full HD camera allows you to capture photos and videos so you never miss a moment. All data is stored locally so you don't have to worry about losing it in the cloud.
Equipped with 24-hour video recording, motion detection and infrared night vision, Ebo AIR monitors every corner of your home and tracks every movement 24/7. Its compact size allows it to be moved to various locations.
No need to worry about running out of power as it will automatically return to the charging dock when the power gets low.
Anytime you are away, you can schedule activities for the day. This feature is great for keeping an eye on your pet during the day.
Since multiple users can log in, it is possible to monitor and communicate from various locations.
Powerful motorized wheels let you move smoothly around your home.
Equipped with collision prevention and fall prevention functions. You can automatically avoid obstacles without hitting them.
You can also get up quickly after falling.
With its unique AI technology, Ebo AIR can identify family members and pets and automatically record and track them, enabling fun interactions throughout the day.
▌Product details, specs
Main unit, pin, USB cable, charging port, adapter, 16GB SD card
・Weight: 0.31kg・Diameter: 9.6cm × 8.9cm・Battery: 3.7V, 2500mAh・Operating time: approx. 3 hours・Charging method: Automatic charging DC5V / 2A max・Wireless connection: Wi-Fi 2.4G・CPU: Dual ARM Cortex-A7 @1GHz ・TPU: 0.5TOPS ・Camera: Video 1920 × 1080px @30fps, Photo 1920 × 1080px ・Transmission: Video 848 × 480px @30fps ・Main storage: 16GB (increase possible) ・Sensor: 9-axis IMU TOF (50mm-1500mm) infrared sensor x 6 CMOS image sensor GC2053 fall prevention sensor x 3 ・Motor: Brushless motor Speed: Max. 1m/sec ・Electronic pet function: Yes ・App: iOS, Android
Country of Development: China Country of Origin: China Warranty Period: 1 year Initial defect replacement/repair, and defective packaging will be handled within 7 days after delivery, and we will bear the shipping fee, so be sure to do so during the period. Please check the product. *Product specifications and designs are subject to change. note that.
▌Would you like to support Ebo AIR's landing in Japan?
Regular import to Japan is decided when the target amount of 350,000 yen is achieved. We look forward to your support.
If the project is successful, we plan to deliver it in order of support from late October to late November 2021. In crowdfunding, the production quantity will be finalized after the project ends. Therefore, depending on the production status at the end of the period, there may be changes or delays in the delivery time. We apologize for the inconvenience, but please be forewarned. If there is a change in the delivery time, we will inform you through the "Activity Report" at any time.
If you wish to cancel your application, please send a message to the Ebo AIR office by 6:00 p.m. on the day two business days prior to the application deadline. However, at the time of the cancellation request, if the intention to apply for the product or service exceeds the target quantity and if the cancellation is accepted, the target quantity will be exceeded, the cancellation will be canceled. I can not do it.
Please check the product for defects or defects upon arrival. If there is a defect or defect, the Ebo AIR office will handle the communication with the manufacturer on behalf of the supporter. Please check the following information and send a message to the Ebo AIR office.
In the event that the product is faulty or defective, and if you contact us within 7 days of receiving the product, we will accept the return at our expense and either send you a replacement product or carry out repairs. *If we verify that the product is working properly after returning it, the supporter will be responsible for the shipping fee when returning it. *We may ask you to send us an image or video of the condition of the product for confirmation by the manufacturer before returning the product.
If a defect or failure is found within the warranty period, after confirming the condition with the manufacturer, we will inform the supporter of the free replacement or paid repair, and we will respond after obtaining your approval. . In addition, we will ask the supporters to bear the transportation costs to the manufacturer and domestic shipping costs. *We may ask you to send us an image or video of the condition of the product for confirmation by the manufacturer before returning the product.