Autonomous Lamp: A $499 Desktop Companion Robot with AI Skills
dee_hw · x · 2026-08-18
Autonomous has launched the Lamp, a desktop companion robot priced at $499 (discounted from $999). Positioned as a "personal AI computer with a physical body," it features 5 servos, a wide-angle camera, a microphone array, and stereo speakers, supporting face tracking and motion sensing.
Key Features
- Skill Store: Includes 67+ skills installable with one tap, covering movement, expressions, and integrations.
- Low-Code Development: Users can add skills via natural language prompts or custom uploads, reducing robotics engineering complexity from months to seconds.
- Form Factor: Designed as an articulated desk lamp to break the static form factor of traditional computers.
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