Sanbot Mini ELF BASE

Sanbot Mini ELF BASE Desktop Robot

The Sanbot Mini ELF BASE provides a desktop interaction format built around a touchscreen, articulated face and neck, camera, microphone and speakers. It is a fixed-location robot for evaluating screen-led and audiovisual applications, not a mobile delivery platform or a full humanoid robot. Its edition-specific hardware should be assessed independently from other products carrying the Sanbot name.

Understanding the BASE edition

BASE includes an RGB camera, microphone, PIR sensing and infrared distance measurement in the manufacturer's table. It does not include the 3D camera listed for PRO. That distinction matters when defining an application: a project requiring depth-camera input should not treat BASE as interchangeable with PRO simply because the editions share a similar desktop format.

Local touch-disable controls for the microphone and camera are listed for BASE, with illuminated indications. This is an important difference from RETAIL, which explicitly does not support those switches. The presence of these controls is a hardware feature description, not a general assurance covering cloud services, recordings, application permissions or the handling of personal information.

Touchscreen and articulated presentation

The central interface is a 10.1-inch 1080P capacitive display with 10-point touch support. Face and neck articulation allow the screen assembly to change its orientation. The manufacturer describes adjustment associated with the user's position, but the actual behaviour needs assessment with the chosen software and installation. Articulation should not be confused with travel across a room.

Listed touch-button functions cover backlight operation, wake-up and volume adjustment. Together with the display, these provide local interaction points for the operator or user. Whether a particular menu, presentation, language or accessibility workflow is available depends on the application supplied or developed for the device.

Sound and visual output

The specification identifies two 12W, 2-inch bass-reflex full-range speakers and LED lighting with 256 colors. These give an application audio and visual presentation resources alongside the screen. They are not a guarantee of speech intelligibility in a noisy space or of any particular visitor response. Evaluate audio levels and the interaction flow in the proposed setting.

Networking, expansion and power

BASE supports an RJ45 network connection and dual-band Wi-Fi using IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n on 2.4GHz and 5GHz. Four USB ports and one Type-C port are listed for expansion. These connections provide starting points for integration; they do not establish that an arbitrary accessory will operate without compatible software, drivers or an appropriate power arrangement.

• Power supply: AC220/110V, as published.
• Mass: 5kg.
• Dimensions at the standard angle: 30x53x28cm.
• Dimensions at the maximum angle: 30x59x30cm.
• Published platform identifiers: ROS1.2 and Android 7.1.

The dimensions are reproduced in the source sequence without inventing an axis order. Check the space needed at both articulated positions when planning a counter or desk installation. The listed AC supply is the basis for power planning; no battery runtime is specified here.

Software and integration boundaries

Sanbot's Mini ELF performance material describes integration of voice functions, face detection, face recognition and face tracking. These descriptions should be read as configuration-dependent capabilities. They do not mean that every BASE unit includes a ready-to-use recognition service or a complete application for a specific business process.

ROS1.2 and Android 7.1 are historical platform listings. They do not establish current support, patch availability or compatibility with new software. For custom work, confirm SDK access, available interfaces, documentation and responsibility for development. A clearly scoped application review is more useful than assuming that a familiar platform name guarantees a straightforward integration.

Planning an installation and quotation

BASE may be evaluated for an information desk, a guided screen demonstration or another fixed interaction point where its listed sensors are sufficient. These are potential application settings, not preinstalled solutions. Define the expected content, user actions and network dependencies before deciding whether BASE provides the required hardware.

Temperature measuring is an optional configuration and is not included as standard. Any request should refer to optional infrared auxiliary screening only, with availability and per-edition compatibility confirmed before selection. It is not medical detection or diagnosis, and no clinical accuracy or pathogen detection is claimed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanbot Mini ELF BASE?

It is the BASE edition of a desktop interaction robot with a touchscreen, articulated face and neck, RGB camera and audio hardware. It is not a self-navigating or full humanoid robot.

Does BASE have the PRO edition's 3D camera?

No. BASE's sensor column lists an RGB camera, microphone, PIR and infrared distance measurement. The additional 3D camera belongs to the PRO sensor listing, not the BASE configuration.

Can the camera and microphone be disabled by touch?

Yes. The edition table lists illuminated microphone and camera touch-disable controls for BASE. Review their operation with the actual software; their presence is not a comprehensive data-privacy guarantee.

How does BASE provide interactive functions?

The hardware combines touch input, sensing, articulated presentation and audio output. Vendor-described recognition and voice functions depend on configuration and integration, while a specific user workflow requires suitable application software.

Why choose a desktop interaction robot?

A desktop format brings the screen, speakers and sensors together at a defined location. Its usefulness depends on the intended interaction and available software rather than any guaranteed efficiency or commercial outcome.

Where can I buy the BASE edition?

Request a quotation identifying BASE and the required software or peripheral scope. Supply is subject to availability. Confirm optional configurations separately instead of assuming that a shared family feature is included.

Summary

Mini ELF BASE pairs the family's touchscreen and articulated desktop design with an RGB-based sensor set and local touch-disable controls. It should be selected on its own hardware specification and a confirmed software plan, without borrowing PRO-only features.