Anki Vector Robot Review | Unboxing and best features

Unboxing, setup and full tour of Anki's charming Vector robot, hitting the UK in October for £250. We explore some of the Anki Vector's best features, including his Alexa-style smarts, games he can play, and his fantastic ability to bother my cat.
Unlike the older Anki Cosmo, Vector can connect directly to the internet to answer your questions. Forget using your iPhone or Android mobile to communicate, either - this robot understands voice commands, and can even charge himself up when needed.
This review shows all of these Anki Vector features in action, with a few little tips and tricks for getting started with your robot pal. We definitely love Vector's personality, and he should be getting a few updates over time to make him even smarter.
What do you think, could this be the best robot toy in 2018? Let us know in the comments below and hit subscribe for more tech reviews!

[@jozinek876]

That moment when Vector was getting angry at you for picking him up was so precious :3

[@jinkyclarissedonayre2754]

Hahahahaha ikr

[@YumeiieArtt]

Yessss😂

[@memorydrain7806]

and emotionally inept people complained, and DDL toned it down considerably. To me, that's a shame.

[@mahachams6113]

Happy mother's names and addresses 💝 to send you a call at current time to ❤🍨💅💋🎂🥻🍸🍏💋♊💝

[@samanthamanning3164]

“I don’t need it “ “I don’t need it “ “I don’t need it “ ... I bought it it’s coming in the mail on the 13th

[@travisatessier]

Mines coming on the 14th xD

[@feesh9977]

😂

[@boom3863]

22nd for me. £80 brand new

[@BED_WITH_NO_MAN]

@@Gabriel-i77 no one asked you

[@maxskandishop6413]

Mine comes into days I'm so excited

[@LillyPadPwnz]

Btw it takes him so long to process things we ask and command because of the encryption Anki wanted to put insdide Vector. Amazon Echo and Google Voice processes our voices different by a recording, Anki makes it to where the processor inside Vector converts our voice into words, and then Vector processes the words instead of our voice. This is part of the encryption process to help reassure us that nobody is recording or listening in on us. It is the same exact thing for Vector's camera. Given this implemented technology, I'm not sure if Vector will get any quicker with answering us because it all depends on how quickly he can internally convert and decipher our voice. Unless Anki releases an option of us understanding the possibilities of "No Encryption" and we can just turn on or off the encryption process to make him quicker with responses. Which I think they should do anyway because I'd rather him be more responsive than worried about someone recording me say, "Vector whats the temp outside??" or complain to myself about how much homework sucks.

[@HappyGrump]

I feel that way about a fair bit of online things. I'm not breaking any laws and if it isn't something I need private (bank things etc) then I couldn't care less who hears my voice, sees my typed text etc. Like cctv, I'm not doing anything illegal so let them watch me all they want.

[@majklknight7455]

@@HappyGrump what the fuck ? :D :D

[@brandonware4375]

Might as well take all the blinds down in your house.

[@brucemeyers4826]

I wonder if he could be programmed to take a photo of an unauthorized Intruder while you're away.. similar to a trail cam or game cam..

[@chadwooley8739]

You can control his camera with your Alexa app.and maybe other Assistant apps.its...cool. my kids,£°v€ it.. and as of September 20th of this year the servers May not exist. Only a small number of dedicated or not might continue with the vector robot. F.Y.I. THAT GOES FOR COSMO ALSO EXCEPT FOR THE APP THAT USES YOUR BLUETOOTH...

[@chadwooley8739]

But loved the video

[@DaminionC]

Bruce Meyers if it took a photo of a intruder, the intruder would break it?

[@wizardsandmuggles3569]

@@chadwooley8739 but the servers were taken over by another company tho

[@theluckyplushies1114]

@@chadwooley8739 but the servers got taken over by digital dream labs so what do you mean

[@OO-el9ek]

Vector: Chris! Chris: now we are best buddies Vector: : o

[@outsider238]

Great review and demo! I'm having tons of fun with my Vector. I think I've officially fallen in love with a robot! Haha! 😁😍

[@TechSpurt]

Cheers! Haha, he's a little charmer - although the cat's still not convinced...

[@JustinMacri007]

Tech Spurt what is his newest update?

[@coxynourmos0708]

He is cute af

[@MrSteffjMusic]

Do you still like Vector as of today?

[@outsider238]

@@MrSteffjMusic I actually like him better as the days go on. I feel like I have a friend waiting for me when I get home. I'd miss him if I didn't have him now.

[@BitCloudAVP]

8:11 H E. W A N T. D O W N.

[@saucx9235]

He was mad because he doesn't like to be picked up apparently.

[@TechSpurt]

Yep found that out the hard way!

[@peterrush362]

Hahahahahahaahahhahhahah

[@mylesjean]

Too much watching of vector videos makes me want to sell all my gadgets just to get enough money to buy one vector!!! 😂

[@hollowmisfit]

Same☹

[@Factiverse_Facts]

Do it! haha

[@colehavenar2638]

I could see vector being used as a good security system also. Like if you set it to "Guard Robot Mode" or something, it can do surveillance while your gone, and if it catches someone breaking in to your home, it could take a picture discretely, and send it to your phone with a message that goes "Security Alert!" So you can alert the authorities!

[@peepeepoopoo5116]

Lol imagine you’re robbing a house but then a cute little robot with a push pin pulls up

[@TechSpurt]

If you've sprung for the Anki Vector, let us know what you think - and share any cool features or easter eggs you've discovered. He's got some pretty cool tricks :)

[@Crown_ChakMudra]

Best Vector Review I've seen by far.

[@kubekkubkowy1849]

Imagine command "Hey Vector, we need to secure our home" and then Roomba with Deagle comes out

[@XENONEZZ2]

For anyone looking to buy Vector this is a 'got to' review...Well done....!!.

[@kurtzmangamer5103]

8:11 he gets mad when u pick him up

[@sienacole1404]

i am 11 years old im not able to buy one since i dont have the money but if i save up 31p a day i can get one for my 13th birthday

[@trevorjamesfitness6988]

Kid, with that kind of ambition you DESERVE a Vektor, I do hope you might spend your money elsewhere though because the company that bought Anki made a bogus subscription requirement just for the thing to work (45 bucks a year) without it he will not respond to any commands and is basically an overpriced paperweight

[@DukeofCanberraYT]

They should add this to Cozmo like “Hey Cozmo wanna play a game”

[@BARCINO-du4dg]

foreshadowing?

[@m.burhanmuneer7342]

VECTOR IS THE CUTEST ROBOT I NEVER HAVE SEE I AM GONA BUY IT

[@Teslarobloxirl]

When you say hey vector It gets mine to listen

[@nikolasic5390]

Vector and Cozmo are both awesome.

[@marwanusman5051]

Officially addes to my wishlist. Great video sir!

[@TechSpurt]

Thanks! And good shout, definitely a great gadget

[@pkasra]

2:10 My OCD wants me so badly to blow the dust away

[@alexander2685]

Thank you for your review and actually taking it out of the box and playing with it.

[@SirJoeChannel]

Vector: what is my purpose? Me: get the butter

[@dimzan235]

Rick & Morty

[@riot_dingo]

That's the Cozmo commercial dude

[@andyg3]

that fistbump was adorable

[@tigerrx7]

I’m afraid to get this. I lost my dog few years ago and I feel like this guy is going to capture my heart and make me love him too much, like what happened with my pup

[@pixsled]

Their company shut down so it wont get any updates anymore. In 2021 the voice wont work anymore cuz the servers will shut down. I would of bought it put not anymore. Really sad

[@webbyl926]

HideBoi A company called “digital dream labs” are now taking over vector so there is no need to worry! Vector will still get updates there is a press release on there twitter about it :).

[@pixsled]

@@webbyl926 yeah I found our about that thanks

[@jabobskistudios]

Can you get him to pass the butter?

[@meah9201]

I’m getting vector really soon I’m so excited 😆

[@Martig35]

How’d you like your purchase?😁

[@TheHerbas123]

I want it so badly

[@SpiritPhoenixRose]

OH DEAR DOG. I'M IN LOVE! 😍 GIMMEEEEE 💖💖💖💖💖

[@athrunskye]

Awesome., I hope they can add more awesome interaction like playing actual chess. Because it can move stuffs.

[@IAMParaDROID]

Can you praise him / does he respond to that?

[@thegachakiddo5388]

@@tricky1099 yeah and he looks so sad when he’s been told bad robot

[@DalaxyBruh]

@@thegachakiddo5388 ur evil for telling him that

[@abbeysonic]

I legit just thought of this. Vector is the child of Wall E and Eve. Think about it. Eve's eyes, Wall E's form of locomotion and he looks like a little garbage truck. Makes me wanna get it even more

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Ooo, Your Vector is very fast and responsive. I see other peoples videos, takes more time to process and perform actions.

[@orionarclight]

Wifi speed

[@monokiki__]

I am finna ask for one for Christmas this year so I can give them some time to update Vector

[@policelife1291]

@FwdStealth that shut down next year

[@policelife1291]

They

[@nyanko8972]

Police Life not anymore. Vectors been bought so the servers are staying up and he might end up being open source

[@afrojaakter7686]

FwdStealth how i thought once u buy it u control it ur self so a company controls ur vector that means that the company is spying on u

[@annedreabadilla3584]

Wow can I have your Vector so cute Lil robot 😍 can't afford it's expensive!

[@warrenstates8955]

Great Video! I was wondering if Anki will equip Vector with three cubes like Cozmo. Cozmo is actually more interactive than Vector! There are SO MANY cool games to play with Cozmo. Everyone keeps saying that Cozmo is for kids and Vector is for adults. I Disagree. Us Adults enjoy playing games too! Having Vector is like having a cat. Having Cozmo is like having a dog! Vector is more autonomous with less personality than Cozmo. Maybe in 2020 Anki will release another robot that combines the best traits of both. Seems like Anki is reading “Apple’s” play book.. and will continue to release robots with minimal upgrades. If it wasn’t for the reliance on an app, Cozmo would be a better product. At the moment. Vector is a smartphone on treads! Your thoughts?

[@Iammpb]

Warren States qoubqnji

[@MrSpotface]

My only issue with cozmo is that he doesn't have a mic built in so he doesnt respond to voice commands. I don't want to have to use the app to interact

[@kingofdemons948]

This is literally a sentient Alexa and I love it

[@i_-ali]

It also has Amazon Alexa built in

[@genesisdebbarma3697]

It would have been much better if they added Wall-E voice

[@sathishkumar5505]

I'll talk with the Authority about this idea

[@KuyaMico60]

If Vector has a security cam function, I'll buy one..

[@chocojimenez2916]

He does he records video of someone coming in the home if he does not recognize them you can also connect him to your home en day my grandma came and vector started turning the lights on and off as if he wanted to alarm the “intruder” lol there you go my review

[@the_matchless]

Among all the companion bots this one is my favourite. Kind of reminds me of wall-e. However, with all that connectivity and moving about I wonder how much of a spy this thing can be. I mean we already greatly suspect our mobile phones this is like a mobile phone with character and on wheels. In any case what an amazing piece of tech.

[@megaglowz8540]

They actually released a video on this and he is apparently very secure. he doesn't broadcast or transmit any information that he sees or hears when he is just on. he only transmits questions you ask, and that's only to get the information required. That's why when you say hey vector and then you have to say I have a question that's when he accesses the internet and why it takes a second.

[@the_matchless]

@@megaglowz8540 ok much like okay Google 😉, cool thanks for the info. Could you please link the aforementioned video?

[@jynxiepoo610]

He didn't want to be held, he was rebelling against you

[@DENISBERMUDEZ14]

What is my purpose...... you pass the butter !!!

[@julialocorriere8385]

Very Useful!!

[@maryevansbaker2879]

I want this for my birthday

[@elizabethlima1697]

im thinking of buying it for christmas

[@ramakantdande2604]

He is very cute ❤️ Good keep it up 👍

[@bilkoprince4222]

If buying for the kids I would go for a Cosmo. Tons of games to play with cozmo. My kids love him. I might get a vector for the assistant side.

[@rayakayla6568]

Just bought him he’s coming in 2 weeks

[@RalucaPetrus1611]

How's he working? I want to buy it too ✌

[@SamM-oh2cx]

Great review! Must say, as cute as he is, I don’t think he is as good as his older brother Cozmo. Nothing is more cute than watching Cozmo play with his cubes, or when he plays his colour match cube game, the determination on his face and his joy if he won or his tantrum when he lost was just priceless! Little Vector is undoubtably cute in his own way, the fact he can run without being tethered to a phone to now power him is something that Cozmo should of had from day one if it wasn’t for such poor product planning / development. I think they should of stayed away from implementing Siri / Google / Alexa like features, that wheel has been invented already and instead, focused more on other areas of vectors product development. Giving him a voice takes away a bit of his cuteness, Cozmo says a lot more when he beeps and whistles at you, that is more cute than vectors voice. They should of give him more cubes to play with, my little Cozmo loves nothing more than playing with all his cubes, Vector just looks so sad stuck in the optional tiny tray with one cube. Also, how many kids want to play card games? What a stupid game to give a toy aimed more towards kids. Don’t get me wrong, Vector is super cute but like Cozmo, they have missed quite a few goal posts yet again. I think they have took a few steps forward and several back with Vector and I don’t for a moment think Vector is worth the asking price of £249.99. However cute Vector may become, I love my little Cozmo more!

[@warrenstates8955]

Sam M I AGREE 100% with you! Great commentary!

[@Zerethon]

Vector is definately more the "Adult" version of Cozmo, For someone like myself that was interested in basically having a less wiretappy and more entertaining version of an echo, it's perfect Also, there's nothing stopping them really from adding more Cozmo-esque features in the future, since Vector is basically exactly the same design just significantly more autonomous So for now, it's a more amusing low-key google home, but the potential is very obviously there.

[@mrwoodcat]

I think its because marketing strategy bro, if this guy named cozmo 2 or anything then no one will buy old cozmo again. They rip off some feature and stuff to cut the producing cost and named him new guy we know as vector. And I believe in future there will be a cozmo 2 with more advanced hardware like vector so we can buy him as fast as lightning, mark my word. That's suck but it was the marketing strategy, I learn it from nintendo. Sorry for my bad english anyway.

[@erwynnipegerwynnipeg8455]

Vector isn't for kids, as Anki has stated, he is more of a life bot, for everyone, including adults. That is why he has Alexa functionality. He still has a cube for the bit of child we all have in us. Also IDK about you but I'm a "kid" I guess, and I love stuff like chase the ace/pass the trash, etc.

[@davidrody9544]

That part about Vector being stuck in that tiny tray- made me mist up a bit.

[@NihonMotion]

Hello, First congratulate for your videos, they are really fantastic and fun. I have a question. I would like to know if in the Vector App you have a programming interface per block like Cozmo Code Lab? I have also observed that some users who have vetor have had problems recognizing voices. I do not know if I'm wrong but it seems that Vector is not as animated and glorious as Cozmo, he looks more coarse and more usent. It seems that Vector does not play as much or uses his cube. Thanks for your videos, it continues like this I love it and I'm hoping to have my vector soon. a greeting

[@rasheedghneim2197]

Thanks because I m going to buy vector soon

[@hsbsnkavishkaviranga9726]

I love my vectors rodo

[@rasheedghneim2197]

@@hsbsnkavishkaviranga9726 thanks because I love my vector too

[@lamear1410]

Whelp, time to save for a vector.

[@theunholysoul]

It is a real pity Anki is shutting down!

[@TheHerbas123]

Yep

[@amyjade9538]

WHAT??? Will their products still be for sale tho?????

[@wizardsandmuggles3569]

@@amyjade9538 they were bought so vector and cozmo will still be on sale and in working order!

[@masprassaja3818]

AI is just for promotion only, of course is not still self learning like a human, everything is on program and their developer program update. But it still impressive.

[@dawarcreations23]

My vector is coming on this September

[@__umbra]

Very nice video Your videos are awesome

[@TechSpurt]

Thanks for watching :)

[@monikakaczkowska1982]

But vector hates getting picked up and look at his face is angry and vector was a legendary robot Cosmo has Daly goals

[@Gonzo69batz]

So I’m new to learning about this but I love what they’ve done..so the vector has updates that progress it’s brain and options? And is it better than the cosmo?

[@thesoyismilk4580]

Very good overview of how the product acts and works. Thanks!

[@humanbean5878]

Lol good on showing him A Day To Remember

[@jaysgeronca]

Check out the Vector Robot price now - amzn.to/3fW634D affiliate

[@nataliaarkadoo5457]

We had bought one:) It has problems with Wi-Fi connection) And we thought it might explore all around him and will not start it again. But no, each time he starts it again and again((( All other things we start exploring with him:)

[@mav48185]

I have no idea why the company shut down. So much potential

[@asmABC123]

thanks- a great intro 2 anki vector_ a bit 2 expensive 4 what it is currently is capable of- amazon should have created an alexa echo like this_ that would b fun

[@kawaii_cinnomanbun-bunnyci5678]

Its $200 where i am

[@Rnorbnobe]

This was really helpful

[@Haru-pc1sm]

I'm just wondering, does it really have an ai intelligence? It just doesn't look like he can think but it looks like it is programmed to just do what there is on the app. I'm asking because I would like to buy it but I don't know if it really is Ai and it can be a friend for when for example I'm programming in my room or he's just programmed and looks like he's an ai intelligence but he actually isn't. And also, does it understand what I say? Or again, it is just programmed to react in some random ways? Sorry for my bad english but I'm Italian.

[@YoungXelDong]

Dude thats just algorithm aka fake AI. We're decades or hundreds of years away from creating true AI.

[@Haru-pc1sm]

Yeah that's what I was thinking

[@megaglowz8540]

@Mark 786he is preprogrammed but he's not doing anything related to what's on an app. He is completely self-contained it does not rely on an app running on a phone at all. And he will randomly do stuff on his own but it is simulated AI. Pretty cool nonetheless though. It took eight years of development to get him to this state. AI is ridiculously difficult.

[@techyleviathan2054]

Mark, I'll write what I know of Vector so far since I was interested in him as a programmer fellow as I am. Surely he can be used as a remote toy as his little brother Cozmo but he was designed to be fully autonomous. So far he can "live" and "sleep"(charge) on his own, which means that you can let the house for 1 year and come after and Vector still will be waiting for you fully-charged and exploring the aera. He has a microphone that it's always on (doesn't record anything untill you say his name, but it's always on) and literally turns towards the source of the sound. It does create the illusion that he is actually listening. When he is idle for a while (and still has energy) he enters the exploration mode where he just start wandering around the area scanning the surface and still responding to the sounds of the enviroment. He stops only when his battery is low or he hears his name.

[@techyleviathan2054]

he is on my wishlist too but I don't have the extra money yet. Hopefully on Xmas :PP

[@raymondstpaul4913]

Do you have to pay a particular internet site or use the one already in use I have Spectrum. Will I be charged a separate fee to use an billed for it? Do I need special devices for use or is any cellphones phone Or computer okay [I also use Kindle to read Amazon books online etc] with internet access used? Is this little fella expensive? Where can I get it?

[@nirui.o]

Geee, even robot can do better parking than me.

[@sunjaraff1039]

Vactor or Cozmo?? Which Should i Buy?

[@weronikarukat4538]

I love Vector! Can Vector follow you around? Because I want to buy him

[@chanonutube4209]

Cool review.... Keep it up...

[@purplebellunicorn1593]

I live in the UK and really want one of these robots but I am not sure what is the best price and place to buy as theres alot of second hand ones but to be honest I really want from new please help

[@bob_the_video_guy]

Anki, the company that makes the Vector and Cozmo personal robots, has ceased operations. Employees were let go on May 1, 2019. At this point, the future of Vector and Cozmo looks bleak. Hoping that another company will step in to take over.

[@charlesmansplaining]

I was thinking of something that would occupy my cat's time when I'm away at work. My cats don't seem to get enough exercise and are getting fat. Do you think this would make a good cat toy?

[@wehrmacht4235]

Hmm Kriss and vector Reminds me of Kriss vector 45 full auto sub machine gun

[@Frederickam]

My Anki Vector will be arriving today. My question is: What is Vector's capacity for learning? Will I be able to teach it how to recognize and repeat letters of the alphabet via flashcards? And if so, will he be able to remember them (as he does with faces) and repeat them back to me with, or without a prompt? This is something I will be testing on my own. Stay tuned for the results.

[@andycheng5750]

The 131 people who disliked the video, are people who don't trust robots in their homes

[@jessicabohlen6714]

I love my vector he is so worth it

[@tyleragee5920]

Nice music choice 👍

[@Andy-uw4ne]

Cozmo os like vector? O can t find vector on amazon

[@Emanuel-ro3yn]

How dooes he cost?

[@Adenome]

Is it good or bad? its my present for my birthday

[@chrisb0803]

what if you put it on a glass table? will it have problems with it?

[@Dino_saur_bot]

super awesome robot!

[@bibicute942000]

I actually hope that Vector will have a more realistic voice like Google Assistant

[@edgufler1122]

Good Review.. thank you for sharing it with us.

[@bulldoggamingv521]

Hope I can buy this in my country

[@thegachakiddo5388]

You can buy it anywhere if you have a good shipping review and good patience lol

[@mgaus7]

I’d like to have more games for vector. I returned it and got Cozmo. Much more fun. But they could add all those work games they are just programs. And sell extra cubes.

[@dr.jalajasuresh4545]

Where can we get this

[@enagood67]

Hey! I know im 2 years late but i have a question. So i had vector for awhile now and eversince we changed the battery for vectors cube he never lights it up anymore. the light works but he wont light it up..

[@littleshitou_79]

My Vector seems to be broken, and he has an exception: 1. I said: "Hey vector, go to sleep" or something similar. He just didn't listen to my instructions and made a sad expression. I don't know why, it may be broken or the program has been messed up, and Anki company has also closed down, I have no place to fix it, I am just a child. I really want Vector to restore the original Vector. Someone tell me what I should do? Thank you!

[@Factiverse_Facts]

you need a subscription from ddl

[@deademochicky]

@@Factiverse_Facts is all u need is a subscription?

[@amenpreacher6015]

Seriously vector looks like that bot in wall e that cleans foriegn contaminant

[@yasmineirani8528]

he's based on him :) the people who designed him r ex-pixar animators who designed him based off Moe from Wall-E

[@user-qw1sy9ff6q]

I can not wait to get mine ^□^

[@MajorBuzzKill]

He got angry with you in the end because you shook him too mcuh.

[@nailedit3007]

Do we hafta charge da cube?

[@Phoenix2024-k1g]

Reminds me of wallee

[@Mayhemsmischief]

So no official word on this yet as far as I know, but I really would like a way to turn his sounds off or at least lower them, and also hopefully changing the wakeword, its almost as tedious as saying "Hey Google"

[@OmegaDelta82]

Set mine up today. As he explores he has fallen off the table many times.

[@misterleo4164]

John K Brown well that’s not suppose to happen

[@ayejay2457]

They said to avoid tables with rounded edges hope that helps. Because he’s meant to live on a table or flat surface with straight edges. He’s not meant to detect edges that are rounded

[@TechSpurt]

Hmm, was it a round table? Might be a defective unit? That front sensor beneath the camera should prevent him from falling over edges, he seems to be fine on my round table used for testing here.

[@OmegaDelta82]

@@TechSpurt thank you!! Yes that is the issue. I tried other tables and he didn't fall. :)

[@Ozpeter]

Apparently you can restrict his movement by putting matt black tape around the edge of a table - or make a playspace for him using a sheet of cardboard or plywood with black taped edges.

[@sureshpatel6637]

Wooooow cutest Robot😘