Digital Dream Labs

Makers of Vector — the AI companion robot with a genuinely curious soul

United States Founded 2019 2 robots reviewed

Best Score

60.4

Digital Dream Labs Vector 2.0

Good

About Digital Dream Labs

Digital Dream Labs is a Pittsburgh-based company that acquired Anki's robot IP in 2019 after Anki's closure and revived Vector, one of the most beloved AI companion robots ever made. The Vector 2.0 inherits Anki's playful engineering while adding the OSKR (Open Source Kit for Robots) platform — enabling self-hosted, privacy-focused AI that runs completely offline. With always-on wake word recognition, face recognition and a genuinely curious personality that roams and reacts to its environment, Vector remains the most compelling AI companion under $400. DDL continues active software development, and the OSKR community has produced hundreds of custom Vector experiences.

Key Strengths

OSKR open-source offline AI
Genuine personality & curiosity engine
Always-on wake word recognition
Best AI companion under $400