The Anki Vector is a $250 robot companion somewhere between a voice assistant and a pet. He whizzes around on his own, and can answer questions, play games, take photos, and set a timer.

Anki’s Vector is a home robot with a personality. It can recognize voice commands, detect familiar faces, and play games — and that’s just the start.

and powered by artificial intelligence. It's the smarter, more mature version of Cozmo, Anki robotics toy for children. Vector is meant to be an always on companion that wanders your counter top ...