Mondo Robotics’ Debut Robot, Beni, Available for Consumers
PALO ALTO, California - November 10, 2026 - Mondo Robotics, a robotics company creating accessible robots for the consumer that bring joy and convenience to their daily lives, announced its first consumer robot, Beni, is available to purchase starting today.
Known for its multi-terrain capabilities, Beni is a portable camera robot sidekick powered by cutting-edge robotic technology allowing it to go wherever you go, taking high-quality video along the way. Advanced features like following & tracking, obstacle avoidance, and the ability to pick itself back up via its self-recovery system if it falls over give it the ability to keep up with the family, with your sports training, or any other part of your day. It is available to purchase directly from Mondo Robotics.
Beni’s Best Features
Beni can be set up in under five minutes regardless of your technical skill. Its standout features include:
- High-quality video capture: Beni is capturing cinematic shots whether you're at the park with the family, training for your next big match or filming your GRWM videos
- Auto-tracking: Capture real-time, multi-angle footage with cinematic auto-tracking, no camera operator needed
- Obstacle avoidance: Beni’s sophisticated technology means it can avoid most obstacles and won’t bump into people as it tags along your daily life
- Stair-climbing ability: Beni can jump up to 10 inches, making climbing the stairs a breeze!
- Speed control: Beni moves up to 17.9 mph, so it never loses sight of you and can keep up no matter where your day takes you
- Self-recovery: Beni’s self-recovery system makes it ready to take on any adventure, allowing the robot to pick itself back up if it topples over
How to Buy Beni & What Comes in the Box
Beni can be purchased directly from Mondo Robotics and ships to North America, EU, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and China. Customers can choose from two purchase options, the Standard Combo and the Explore Combo. They also have the option to purchase a variety of accessories, such as additional batteries, motion trackers, cute hats and protection plates.
- Standard Combo: Pricing: $799 (US/CA) | €799 (EU) | £699 (UK) — 1 Beni unit, Motion Tracker + Wrist Band, Beni Hat, Chest Protecting Plate and 1 Battery
- Explore Combo: Pricing: $959 (US/CA) | €959 (EU) | £829 (UK) — The Standard Combo, with an upgrade to 3 Batteries, plus a pair of Off-road Wheels and a Charging Hub
“We designed Beni to reignite the curiosity and imagination in everyone, allowing them to sit back and take in life’s little moments. Mondo Robotics' mission is to advance the robotics field and prove that complicated technology can be both impressive and accessible to the everyday user. Now that our first product, Beni, is available to users across the globe they can have the ultimate sidekick to explore and play with. We can’t wait to see where you take it.” — Shuo Yang, Co-Founder and CTO of Mondo Robotics
What are Beni’s Technical Specs
- Battery life: Approx. 90 mins (single battery)
- Charging Time: 60 mins
- Weight: 4 lbs. (1.8 kg)
- Dimensions: 6.54 in × 8.46 in × 8.58 in (L × W × H)
- Standard Video: 4K (16:9): 3840 × 2160 @30/60fps; 3K (16:9): 3072 × 1728 @30/60fps; 1080p (16:9): 1920 × 1080 @30/60/120fps; 3K (9:16): 1728 × 3072 @30/60fps
- Aperture: f/2.8
- ISO Range: 100~12800
- Image Sensor: 1/1.3-inch CMOS
- Max Speed: 17.9 mph (28.8 kph)
- Max Jump Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)
- Storage: 32GB Internal + microSD Slot. Beni has 100% on-board filming and tracking
Beni was originally announced via Kickstarter, reaching its $1M funding goal in 24 hours and reaching $5M in funding by the close of the campaign. It was the most funded personal camera robot on the platform. Experts at The Verge, TechRadar, and Tom’s Guide have already been hands-on with Beni, offering an additional look at all that it can bring to your daily life.
About Mondo Robotics
Founded in 2025, Mondo Robotics is a robotics company creating robots for the consumer that bring joy and convenience to their daily lives. No matter their lifestyle, Mondo Robotics’ robots are portable, cute sidekicks that users can take along for all their adventures. With autonomous mobility and obstacle avoidance to function independently, users can get lost in what they love, capturing footage without sacrificing spontaneity or interrupting their flow. Beni encourages users to remain curious about their lives, capturing unique angles that have yet to be uncovered, unlocking new ways to view once familiar settings. The company’s mission is to offer consumers impressive robotics technology in an accessible, easy-to-use format.
