Seven products here carry a working camera. That single component changes what the device can do and what you should check before buying, so they are grouped separately from the rest of the catalogue. The cameras serve quite different purposes across these models, from remote monitoring to face recognition to on-device awareness.
Why the Camera Changes the Product
A camera turns a companion into a connected device with everything that implies. The Enabot EBO Air 2 is the clearest case: a 2K camera on a mobile robot, with starlight night vision, two-way audio and a 32GB SD card expandable to 256GB. Vector 2.0 uses a 2MP camera for face recognition rather than remote viewing. The Ropet KAMOMO and the AI AEKO use cameras for awareness of the space around them. Same component, three quite different jobs.
Watching the Home and Watching Pets
For remote viewing, mobility is what separates these from a fixed indoor camera. The EBO Air 2 moves through compatible indoor spaces under app control, so the viewpoint is not fixed to one corner, and it returns to its charging station when the battery runs low. TOF obstacle avoidance helps it navigate around furniture. It is worth knowing the limits: the manufacturer states it crosses carpet up to roughly 6 mm, it is not waterproof, and small wheeled robots should not be expected to manage stairs. For the wider pet-focused range see AI pets.
Cameras That Recognise Rather Than Record
Not every camera here streams anywhere. Vector 2.0 uses its camera to recognise faces and respond accordingly, with the voice and cloud functions behind an active subscription. The Ropet KAMOMO handles everyday image and audio processing on the device during normal interaction. The AI AEKO pairs its camera with a 1.54-inch display and voice functions as part of the interaction hardware rather than as a monitoring tool. If you want to look in on a room from your phone, only some of these models are built for it.
Privacy, Storage and What to Check
Treat all of these as connected devices regardless of how approachable they look. Establish where footage is stored, whether it leaves the device, and whether the camera and microphone can be switched off: Enabot documents a one-tap privacy mode on the EBO Air 2 that disables both and stops uploads. Check what remote access requires and who else in the household can connect. A companion robot is not a security system, and none of these should be relied on as one. Desk-sized models are grouped under AI desk companions.