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SenseRobot Chess Mini

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SenseRobot Chess Mini
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Sources:
senserobotchess.com
Industries:
ConsumerEntertainmentEducation
Uses:
EntertainmentEducationChess play and training for children and beginners
Price:
Not announced
Released:
2026

DESCRIPTION

SenseRobot Chess Mini is a smaller, portable version of SenseRobot's chess robot, aimed at children and travel. It clamps to the edge of a table, reads the board with a camera and moves its own 3D pieces with a robotic arm and gripper, so a game can be played on almost any table. Its engine runs from Elo 200 to 1700, with the online Apex Duel mode at Elo 3200 for stronger players. Training content covers 25 lessons, more than 1,200 exercises, 145 endgames and 100 classic games, with up to three hints and three takebacks a game. A 5.5-inch screen, microphone and speaker handle prompts and conversation, and Wi-Fi links it to Lichess.org, the SenseRobot app and firmware updates. The set measures 480 x 315 x 250 mm and weighs 2.1 kg with board, pieces and adapter. It was shown at CES 2026 and sold on pre-order at US$639, with shipping from 1 September 2026.

FEATURES

  • Compact, portable chess robot that sits at the edge of a table
  • Robotic arm with gripper for 3D chess pieces (store spec: four degrees of freedom)
  • Game camera reads the board
  • AI levels from Elo 200 to 1700, plus the online Apex Duel mode at Elo 3200
  • 100 classic games, 145 endgames and 1,200+ exercises
  • 25 lessons
  • Up to 3 hints and 3 takebacks per game
  • 5.5-inch HD display (1280 x 720)
  • microphone and 3 W speaker with spoken prompts
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz
  • Lichess.org online play
  • SenseRobot app
  • OTA updates
  • Aluminium-alloy inner frame and ABS outer shell
  • 480 x 315 x 250 mm
  • 2.1 kg (4.63 lb) including board, pieces and power adapter
  • Mains powered: 12 V 3 A, 36 W adapter
  • In the box: robot, chessboard, board holder, 34 chess pieces, 4 game pieces, 40 programming cards, adapter with 4 plug types

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Physical
Weight2.1 kg
DimensionsL 315 mm × W 480 mm × H 250 mm
Materialsaluminium alloy (inner frame), ABS plastic (shell, board, pieces)
Mobility
Movement TypeStationary
Degrees of Freedom4
EnvironmentIndoor, home tabletop
ActuatorsRobotic arm with gripper
Sensing & Compute
Sensorsgame camera (board recognition), microphone
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac 2.4/5 GHz; SenseRobot app; Lichess.org
Software / AIAI levels Elo 200-1700 + Apex Duel (Elo 3200), 25 lessons, 1,200+ exercises, 145 endgames, 100 classic games, OTA
Manufacturer-sourcedThird-party sourcedUnsourcedSource status is based on this robot's listed sources.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the SenseRobot Chess Mini?

SenseRobot Chess Mini is a smaller, portable version of SenseRobot's chess robot, aimed at children and travel. It clamps to the edge of a table, reads the board with a camera and moves its own 3D pieces with a robotic arm and gripper, so a game can be played on almost any table.

Who makes the SenseRobot Chess Mini?

The SenseRobot Chess Mini is made by SenseRobot, a robotics company based in China.

How much does the SenseRobot Chess Mini cost?

The SenseRobot Chess Mini is priced at around $639.

What is the SenseRobot Chess Mini used for?

The SenseRobot Chess Mini is designed for entertainment, education, and chess play and training for children and beginners. It is used in consumer, entertainment, and education settings.

How much does the SenseRobot Chess Mini weigh?

The SenseRobot Chess Mini weighs 2.1 kg.

How many degrees of freedom does the SenseRobot Chess Mini have?

The SenseRobot Chess Mini has 4 degrees of freedom.

When was the SenseRobot Chess Mini released?

The SenseRobot Chess Mini was released in 2026.

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