Samsung Electronics Co. (OTC:SSNLF) has confirmed the release of its much-anticipated Ballie home robot.

What Happened: Samsung confirmed to outlets like TechRadar that Ballie will be available in the first half of 2025. However, pricing details remain undisclosed.

The round yellow home robot has once again made an appearance at CES this year. Ballie has been showcased in previous CES events too, but this year marks the first time Samsung has given any update on the release.

Samsung did not immediately respond to Benzinga's request for comments.

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During the event, Ballie demonstrated its capabilities by projecting information about a nearby attraction, the Sphere, onto a wall.

It also showcased its ability to play movies, such as Sony's Uncharted, and adjust the projection size based on available space. The robot's built-in speakers were noted for their loudness, though the image brightness was less impressive, according to The Verge.

Ballie also displayed its visual AI capabilities by identifying wine pairings and responding to queries quickly. Communication with Ballie is primarily through voice, and it can control smart home devices.

Why It Matters: The journey of Samsung's Ballie robot has been a long one, with its initial concept introduced back in 2020. Initially, Ballie was a small, tennis ball-sized device, envisioned as a "fitness assistant" with smart home control capabilities.

Over the years, it has evolved into a larger, bowling ball-sized robot equipped with advanced features like a built-in projector and LiDAR sensor for obstacle detection.

The robot was expected to launch in 2024, but the timeline shifted to 2025.

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