Summary:

 

Promobot V4 is an autonomous service robot developed by Promobot, a robotics company based in Perm, Russia. It’s designed for indoor public spaces—airports, malls, banks, government offices, exhibitions—where it can greet visitors, answer questions, provide navigation, collect data, and display advertising content. Unlike a bipedal humanoid, V4 is a wheeled, torso‑style robot with a screen “face” and an integrated touch display.

 

Editorial:

 

Promobot V4 sits in the “practical service robot” category rather than the “hero humanoid” category. Its value isn’t in acrobatics or human‑like gait, but in reliable, long‑duration interaction with people in real environments. It combines speech recognition, face recognition, ID/passport scanning (in some configurations), and CRM/ERP integration, making it attractive to businesses that want a physical, branded interface for customers.

 

Where many humanoid projects are still in pilot phases, Promobot V4 has been deployed at scale—in shopping centers, airports, museums, and events across Russia, Europe, and the Middle East. It’s essentially a mobile, socially aware kiosk with a personality.

 

Specifications:

 

Dimensions & Build

(Promobot does not publish height/weight for V4.)  

- Form factor: Wheeled humanoid‑style service robot  

- Design intent: High‑traffic public‑space interaction  

- Construction:  

  - Screen‑based face  

  - Touchscreen chest display  

  - Two robotic arms (gesture‑capable)  

  - Head & torso rotation for expressive communication  

 

Mobility

- Locomotion: Autonomous wheeled base  

- Capabilities:  

  - Indoor navigation  

  - Obstacle avoidance  

  - Automatic return to charging station  

  - Fully autonomous operation (no manual control required)  

 

Degrees of Freedom

- Arms: 6–7 DOF each (gesture‑capable)  

- Head/Torso: Rotational DOF for expressive interaction  

- Base: Differential wheeled mobility  

 

Actuation

- Actuator type: Electric servos (not fully specified)  

- Capabilities:  

  - Gesture‑based communication  

  - Smooth expressive movements  

  - Customizable motions and dances  

 

Manipulation

- Capabilities:  

  - Gesture interaction  

  - Touchscreen‑based service workflows  

  - Document scanning & processing  

  - Payment acceptance  

  - Printing photos, receipts, and guest passes  

 

(Note: V4 is not a lifting robot; no payload specs published.)

 

Perception & Sensors

Confirmed sensor suite includes:  

- 16 ultrasonic sensors  

- 3D sensor  

- Face‑recognition cameras  

- Omnidirectional microphone array  

- Touch sensors (head and arms)  

 

Capabilities:  

- Face recognition & memory  

- Speech recognition & synthesis  

- Obstacle detection  

- Environmental awareness  

 

Compute & AI

- Software: Closed‑source, Linux‑based proprietary stack  

- Capabilities:  

  - Real‑time face recognition  

  - Speech synthesis  

  - Navigation control  

  - Third‑party system integration (CRM, queue systems, ticketing)  

 

Battery & Power

- Autonomous charging: Yes (auto‑dock)  

- Battery details: Not published  

 

Connectivity

- Third‑party software integration  

- E‑queue system support  

- Payment system integration  

- CRM/ticketing compatibility  

 

Applications

Promobot V4 is used as:  

- Consultant (document scanning, Q&A)  

- Promoter (events, exhibitions)  

- Concierge / Building manager  

- Tour guide  

- Medical assessor (basic checkups)  

 

Pricing

- Not publicly listed  

(Units are typically sold via direct enterprise contracts.)

 

Promobot does NOT publish:  

- Height  

- Weight  

- Battery capacity or runtime  

- Camera resolution  

- Torque or joint‑speed specs  

- Environmental ratings (IP, temperature, humidity)  

- Payload capacity  

 

Image: @roboticgeneration9404

 

Company Resource:

 

https://promo-bot.ru/

 

https://youtu.be/AQkeCYZO7BI?si=VtVlPWqmyGD6DRpS

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

https://youtu.be/AQkeCYZO7BI?si=VtVlPWqmyGD6DRpS