SoftBank Robotics · Social and companion robots

Pepper

A discontinued social humanoid robot designed for public interaction and customer service roles

Overview

This wheeled humanoid robot was engineered to interact with people through conversation and a chest-mounted display. It could perceive surroundings and respond to human emotion using its integrated cameras and sensors, suitable for customer-facing environments. Pepper was previously deployed across sectors like retail, hospitality, and education.

Specifications

Deployment Stage
Discontinued
Communication
WiFi, Ethernet
Degrees of Freedom
20
Height
1210 mm
Locomotion
Wheeled
Max Speed
3 km/h
Runtime
12 hours
SDK Support
Yes
Sensors
2 RGB cameras, 3D camera, 4 microphones, touch sensors, sonar, laser, gyro, bumpers
Weight
28 kg
Width
485 mm
Depth
425 mm

Where it performs

  • Designed for direct interaction in customer-facing roles
  • Equipped with comprehensive sensors for environmental perception
  • Features a chest-mounted touch display for interactive content

What to check before buying

  • The model is no longer in production, limiting new deployments
  • Requires careful integration into specific service workflows
  • Reliant on robust network connectivity for communication

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