Digital Dream Labs
Anki Vector 2.0
ROBOSCORE™ METHODOLOGY — 9 DIMENSIONS
Independently verified.
Not manufacturer-provided.
$350
BEST FOR
Home and personal use
AVOID IF
Budget is primary constraint and manual alternatives exist
PAYBACK
TBD
COMPLEXITY
TBD
Revived desktop companion robot with upgraded AI from Digital Dream Labs. Voice-activated assistant with personality. Facial recognition, navigation, and object detection. SDK for developers. Beloved by robotics hobbyists.
Intelligence
| Sensors | Face recognition, ToF, cliff detect |
Other
| Ai | Voice AI + personality engine |
| Sdk | Yes |
| Size | Compact desktop |
| Type | Desktop companion |
Purchase Costs
MSRP
$350
CURRENT
$350
Operating Costs (Annual)
MAINTENANCE LOW
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MAINTENANCE HIGH
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5-Year Summary
$350
Purchase price + estimated 5 years maintenance
Monthly savings
$8,333
Payback period
1mo
3-year net ROI
85614%
5-year savings
$499,650
| Interval | Task | Est. Time | Est. Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | Visual inspection & debris removal | 5–10 min | — | Operator |
| Weekly | Sensor calibration check & log review | 15–30 min | — | Operator |
| Monthly | Lubrication, belt/chain tension check | 1–2 hrs | $50–150 | Technician |
| 6-Month | Full mechanical inspection & software update | 4–8 hrs | $500–2,000 | Certified Tech |
| Annual | Comprehensive overhaul & recalibration | 1–2 days | $2,000–10,000 | OEM / Partner |
Service Details
Operator Training
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Typical Training Plan
SAFETY & BASICS
2–4 hours
OPERATIONS
4–16 hours
TROUBLESHOOTING
2–8 hours
MAINTENANCE
4–16 hours
Before purchasing the Anki Vector 2.0, ask the vendor these critical questions:
- 01What is the total cost of ownership over 5 years?
- 02What does the warranty cover, and what's excluded?
- 03What is your average response time for critical issues?
- 04Can you provide references from similar deployments?
- 05Is a pilot program available before full commitment?
... and 15 more critical questions
Purchase Price
$350
Est. Annual Maintenance
Contact Vendor
5-Year Total
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Cost per Shift
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Cost per Hour
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Based on industry averages. Actual costs vary.
Digital Dream Labs
Founded
EST. 2017(9 years)
Funding
NOT DISCLOSED
Employees
NOT DISCLOSED
HQ
US
Vendor Health Score
NOT RATED
No certifications listed
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