In a bold step toward the future of AI-powered home living, Samsung has announced that it’s integrating Google’s cutting-edge Gemini AI into its home robot, Ballie. This collaboration, unveiled on Wednesday, is the result of a strategic partnership with Google Cloud — one that aims to redefine the role of artificial intelligence in the household.
Ballie, a compact and mobile robotic assistant first introduced as a concept at CES, is now becoming significantly smarter and more capable. With the integration of Gemini’s powerful multimodal AI — which can understand and process inputs like text, audio, and images — users will be able to interact with Ballie in ways that were once only possible in science fiction.
A Smarter, More Intuitive Home Assistant
Samsung’s vision is to pair its proprietary AI technologies with the strengths of Google’s Gemini platform, creating a seamless AI companion that doesn’t just follow commands, but anticipates needs and responds intelligently to real-world contexts.
For example, Ballie will be able to respond to queries such as, “How am I looking today?” and provide outfit suggestions by using its built-in camera and advanced visual recognition. This fusion of visual intelligence and real-time response makes Ballie a personal assistant, fashion consultant, and household manager all in one.
Beyond appearance-related tasks, Ballie is being positioned as a proactive wellness partner. With access to Gemini’s AI reasoning capabilities, it can suggest personalized exercise routines, offer sleep improvement tips, and even provide general health and lifestyle recommendations — all tailored to the user’s environment and habits.
A Personalized AI Companion That Moves With You
This integration represents more than just a feature update — it’s a major leap toward creating a personalized AI companion that is not only smart but also deeply interactive. Unlike static smart speakers or voice assistants, Ballie is mobile, allowing it to follow users around the home and provide contextual support wherever they are.
“Through this partnership, Samsung and Google Cloud are redefining the role of AI in the home,” said Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President of Samsung’s Visual Display Business. “By pairing Gemini’s powerful multimodal reasoning with Samsung’s AI capabilities in Ballie, we’re leveraging the power of open collaboration to unlock a new era of personalized AI companions — ones that move with users, anticipate their needs, and interact in more dynamic and meaningful ways than ever before.”
Coming Soon to Homes in South Korea and the U.S.
Samsung has been teasing the Ballie robot for several years now, showcasing early prototypes at major tech exhibitions like CES. While excitement has been building, consumers have been eagerly awaiting a real launch date — and now it’s finally happening. Earlier this year, Samsung confirmed that Ballie will be available to consumers in South Korea and the United States in the first half of 2025.
This rollout marks a significant milestone in Samsung’s broader strategy to bring AI and robotics into everyday life. It’s also a continuation of Samsung’s deepening partnership with Google, which has already seen Gemini integrated into its Galaxy smartphones — starting with the Galaxy S24 series — and hints at future collaborations, including a next-generation extended reality (XR) device.
As the smart home category continues to evolve, Samsung’s partnership with Google could signal the beginning of a transformative shift. With the power of Gemini’s AI brain and Samsung’s hardware innovation, Ballie could become the blueprint for the AI companions of tomorrow — personalized, perceptive, and always by your side.
