Pepper
Humanoid robot for customer engagement and interaction
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SoftBank Pepper is a semi-humanoid social robot originally developed by Aldebaran Robotics and manufactured by SoftBank Robotics, first unveiled in 2014. Standing 120 cm and weighing 28 kg, Pepper was designed for human interaction — featuring 20 degrees of freedom, a 10.1-inch chest-mounted touchscreen, four directional microphones, and emotion recognition via cameras and audio. Over 27,000 units were produced before manufacturing paused in 2021. In February 2025, Aldebaran filed for bankruptcy; its assets were acquired by Maxvision Technology Corp. in July 2025.
Released: 2014
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does the Pepper cost?
- Pricing for the Pepper is available on request. Contact Robozaps to receive a tailored quote based on your deployment requirements.
- Is the Pepper available for commercial deployment?
- The Pepper is announced and not yet commercially available. For lead times, evaluation units, and procurement, contact the Robozaps team.
- Who manufactures the Pepper?
- The Pepper is manufactured by SoftBank Robotics. SoftBank Robotics is a global leader in humanoid and service robotics, best known for creating Pepper, NAO, and Whiz robots. The company focuses on developing interactive robots that enhance daily life through applications in retail, education, healthcare, and hospitality. As a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp., it combines cutting-edge AI and robotics technology to make robots accessible and useful for businesses and consumers worldwide. Robozaps is an independent broker that can help you source, evaluate, and deploy robots from leading manufacturers including SoftBank Robotics.
- What type of robot is the Pepper?
- The Pepper is categorised as: Social Robots, Humanoids. Robozaps can help you identify the right robot category and vendor for your specific application.
- What are the key specifications of the Pepper?
- Key technical specifications for the Pepper include: Weight: 28 kg, Height: 1210 mm, Degrees of Freedom: 20. Full specs are available on this page. Contact Robozaps for a detailed datasheet.
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Pepper Production Status — Internal Assessment
SoftBank Robotics paused Pepper production in 2020/21; Aldebaran entered receivership in June 2025 and was acquired by Maxvision Technology. No new production of Pepper announced as of 2026.
Deployment Readiness
Integration & SDK
- ROS Support
- Supported
- SDK Available
- Supported
- API Docs
- View Docs
- Supported Platforms
- Linux, ROS 1, Python, C++, Java, JavaScript
Support & Service
Regions
—Support details not available
Specifications
Connectivity
| Communication | WiFi, Ethernet |
Mechanics
| Degrees of Freedom | 20 |
| Locomotion | Wheeled |
Performance
| Max Speed | 0.83 m/s |
Physical
| Weight | 28 kg |
| Height | 1210 mm |
Power
| Battery Life | 12 hours |
Sensing
| Sensors | 2 RGB cameras, 3D camera, 4 microphones, touch sensors, sonar, laser, gyro, bumpers |
Software
| SDK Support | Yes |
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