# Roving Home Companion Robots The Samsung 'Ballie' Robot Has an AI-Powered Design at CES 2020 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-ballie References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/samsung-ballie-robot-unveiled-at-ces-07-01-2020/) & [samsung](https://www.samsung.com/us/) The [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-ballie-ai) 'Ballie' robot was shown off by the technology brand at CES 2020 as a new [roving solution for the home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namuhx-a1) that would offer inhabitants a way to streamline their everyday routine. The rolling robot would work by activating specific smart solutions in the home according to the needs of the user by analyzing scenarios using artificial intelligence (AI). This could include turning on appliances, adjusting lighting and more without the need for any commands from the user. Executive Vice President and Chief Research Scientist Dr. Sebastian Seung spoke on the Samsung 'Ballie' robot saying, "We believe AI is the future of personalized care. We see on-device AI as central to truly personalized experiences. On-device AI puts you in control of your information and protects your privacy, while still delivering the power of personalization.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Roving Home Companion Robots:** The Samsung 'Ballie' robot offers a roving solution for the home, streamlining everyday routines through AI-powered activation of smart solutions. - **AI-powered Design:** The Samsung 'Ballie' robot utilizes artificial intelligence to analyze scenarios and activate specific smart solutions in the home, such as adjusting lighting and turning on appliances. - **Personalized Care:** On-device AI in the Samsung 'Ballie' robot enables personalized experiences, putting users in control of their information and delivering the power of personalization. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Automation:** The Samsung 'Ballie' robot presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the home automation industry by combining roving capabilities with AI-powered smart solutions. - **Robotics:** The AI-powered design of the Samsung 'Ballie' robot opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the robotics industry, especially for companion robots in home environments. - **Artificial Intelligence:** The Samsung 'Ballie' robot showcases disruptive innovation opportunities in the artificial intelligence industry by utilizing on-device AI for personalized care and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enhanced AI-Powered Dogsitters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-ballie-ai.md) - [AI-Fueled Smart Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-agent.md) - [AI-Powered Wheeled Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-2.md) - [Slick AI-Powered Household Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-appliances.md) - [Home-Monitoring Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-bespoke-ai-jet-bot-steam-ultra.md) - [Smart Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-x.md) - [All-in-One AI Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-bespoke-jet-bot-combo.md) - [Rolling Smart Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollable-display-concept.md) - [Rolling Pet Connectivity Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshrobot-rollbot.md)