Samsung’s long-awaited Ballie home robot has been delayed once more, pushing its release beyond 2025. The rolling AI companion has been showcased at tech events for years and was widely expected to launch this year after Samsung teased it multiple times. But new reports suggest the company has put those plans on hold yet again, raising fresh questions about whether the robot is ready for consumers — and how much it will eventually cost.
Another Delay for Samsung’s Most Ambitious Home Robot
Samsung confirmed the setback to TechRadar, saying it is still “refining and perfecting the technology” to offer a better customer experience. In other words, Ballie isn’t quite polished enough for store shelves.
The company originally aimed for a summer 2025 release in South Korea and the US. Samsung even created a sign-up page earlier this year, suggesting the launch was close. But that window came and went without Ballie hitting the market. As of December 2025, Samsung has not shared a new release date.
Ballie’s history is filled with similar delays. The robot first appeared in 2020 purely as a concept, then returned in 2024 with upgraded AI and a bigger body. Samsung promised a launch in early 2025 during its CES showcase — then pushed it to summer — and now that plan has also been shelved.
Reports from South Korea say Samsung may be rethinking the robot’s price and overall market fit, especially since production costs are higher than expected. Many now believe Ballie will show up again at CES 2026, hopefully with a final launch date and price tag, though Samsung has not confirmed this.
What Ballie Can Do: Features and Specs
Ballie is designed to act as a mobile smart companion inside the home rather than a stationary hub. It has a bright yellow, ball-shaped body about the size of a basketball and moves around using small wheels. It can’t climb stairs, but it can map your home using LiDAR and Time-of-Flight sensors.
Leaked specifications suggest Ballie will include:
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Microphones and speakers
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A rear 2K camera and a front 4K camera
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A built-in projector for displaying videos, movies, or information on walls and floors
The robot can follow users around and help with tasks such as setting reminders, answering questions, and controlling smart home devices. These abilities are powered by Google’s Gemini AI, integrated through Samsung’s partnership with Google Cloud.
