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Misty II

Misty Robotics · $2,900 street (MSRP $2,999) (education/research pricing) · Launched Oct 2019

Misty II is a development platform, not an autonomous robot. The expressive head and programmable arms enable skill-building, but users must write and test every task. That flexibility is the strength; the lack of pre-built autonomy is the constraint.

Level II
Assisted Autonomy
3 sources reviewed ·
Promising Progress
Real progress, not ready yet
Reassessed
Jun 12
View history
Robovations Score
Adequate · 53 of 100
Rescored 2026-06-12
Autonomy28 / 100

30% weight

Reliability65 / 100

25% weight

Maintenance60 / 100

15% weight

Value48 / 100

15% weight

Privacy85 / 100

15% weight

Framework

How we score →

Weighted average of 5 reads, 0–100. Scored from documented evidence — we do not lab-test.

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Primary use case
Where it operates
Operator skill
Power setup
How Misty II holds up
Primary use case
Where it operates
Operator skill
Power setup
Specifications

The full spec sheet.

Manufacturer-published values.

Priced above the category median, with the quietest unit tracked.

Positions are rank within the 24 specialty robots in the Robovations database.

8.7 in10 inTOP26.8 in10 inSIDEDimensional drawing
Misty Robotics Misty II · Released Oct 2019 · 18 lbs
This robot’s rank in categoryCategory median
Price$2,900MSRP $2,999$29$100,000
Runtime120min30660 min
Charge time150min90360 min
NoiseQuietest tracked55dB5575 dB
Weight18lbs0.092,646 lbs
Battery180Wh · Li-ion
Wi-FiSupported
Mapping & navigation

No autonomous navigation; developer-controlled via JavaScript SDK

Official referencesOwner manualManufacturer supportProduct page
Lifecycle

The record since launch.

2 tracked events since launch
2020202120222023202420252026TODAY123
  1. 1
    RELEASE · OCT 30, 2019First shipped
  2. 2
    REASSESSED · AUG 3, 2023Readiness re-evaluated under Furhat Robotics ownership
  3. 3
    NEWS · MAR 19, 2025Community SDK support maintained under Furhat Robotics stewardship
Ownership & reliability

How it holds up after the purchase.

Owner reports · manufacturer documentation

Stable hardware; firmware updates are infrequent but documentation of breaking changes is sparse.

Users report reliable power delivery, actuator response, and sensor output. No major hardware failures documented in the active research community. Firmware availability and updates lag industry standards; backward compatibility concerns arise when integrating legacy scripts post-update.

Owner effort~2 hrshands-on time per month
ConsumablesNoneper year, replaceable parts
Reliability trendStableowner-reported arc to date
What goes wrong, and who fixes it
Failure pointLikelihoodResolution
Facial display screen dimmingReduced visibility of expressive feedback in varied lightingOccasionalOwner fixScreen brightness adjustment via API or hardware calibration (software-first).
Arm servo drift over extended useAccuracy loss in object manipulation tasksRareOwner fixServo calibration routine or replacement ($150-300 per joint).
SDK endpoint deprecation or breaking API changesExisting scripts fail after firmware update; rewrite requiredOccasionalOwner fixScript refactor per release notes; time varies (1-8 hours depending on complexity).
Maintenance cadence
Monthly12×a year

Firmware check and update availability via web dashboard; manual decision to upgrade required (backward compatibility review needed).

Yearly1×a year

Battery health check via API; replacement cost ~$120-150 if degradation is detected.

As neededVariesno fixed cadence

Servo calibration for arm positioning accuracy (typically after 200+ hours of active manipulation).

Screen brightness adjustment and dust cleaning on camera lenses and microphone ports.

Wheel bearing lubrication (minimal; no documented wear patterns in research deployments).

Safety flags
CautionMoving arms and base during operationMisty II's articulated arms move at speed; supervision required to prevent pinching or striking bystanders.
NoteDeveloper liability for scripted behaviorUser-written scripts control the robot; creators are responsible for safe task definition and testing.
Common questions

What buyers actually ask.

5 answered
Operation
Does Misty II navigate and clean homes autonomously like consumer robots?
No. Misty II has no pre-built autonomous navigation, room mapping, or task scheduling. Every behavior, including movement and object interaction, requires JavaScript programming via the SDK.
Operation
Can Misty II learn new tasks from demonstration or user input?
Not automatically. Misty II responds to programmed behaviors and API calls. Machine-learning integration is possible via custom scripts, but requires developer implementation and training data preparation.
Operation
What programming experience is required to operate Misty II?
JavaScript competency is expected. Users write REST API calls to control locomotion, arm movement, and facial expression. Documentation and educational resources exist, but operational setup assumes developer-level comfort.
Operation
Is Misty II still actively sold and supported?
Yes, via direct channels and education partners. Manufacturer is Furhat Robotics (formerly Misty Robotics). New units ship with current firmware, though availability may be limited to education and research channels.
Operation
What replaces Misty II for casual education use?
Robots designed for non-programmer users (LEGO Mindstorms, VEX Robotics) offer simpler entry points. Misty II’s strength is developer-driven research, not casual learning.

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Cite & embed

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