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This is what the Loomo Segway robot looks like

It's called Loomo and it's part Segway and part robot buddy. You can ride or have it follow you.

Patrick Holland
Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything mobile. He is a colorful raconteur who will guide you through the ever-changing, fast-paced world of phones, especially the iPhone and iOS. He used to co-host CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast and interviewed guests like Jeff Goldblum, Alfre Woodard, Stephen Merchant, Sam Jay, Edgar Wright and Roy Wood Jr.
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Loomo in robot mode

Loomo is a Segway that doubles as a robot and a personal transporter. It's made by the company Ninebot which owns Segway.

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Loomo in scooter mode

In scooter mode, the Loomo is basically a Segway MiniPro.

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Loomo side view

The self-balancing scooter is much more robust and smooth to ride than a hoverboard.

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Loomo's head

With a push of the button atop the knee-rest, the Loomo transforms into a self-driving robot.

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Loomo's blue dot

On Loomo's "head" is a display with a friendly blue circle. The robot uses cameras and sensors to pay attention to you.

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Loomo's head sideview

On either side of the "head" are touch pads which act like a home button does on a phone.

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Loomo in robot mode top view

The "head" can rotate to follow you around.

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Loomo with Intel RealSense

It uses an Intel RealSense sensor -- the black strip on the bottom -- to detect faces and bodies. This enables the Loomo's most promising feature: follow mode. Basically the robot follows behind you like a puppy dog.

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Loomo RealSense sensor

The Loomo can take photos, record videos and talk.

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Loomo in action

It can reach speeds of up to 11 miles per hour.

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Loomo power button and charge port

On the bottom of its stem is a power button, battery indicator and charging port.

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Loomo headlight and sensors

In the middle from top-to-bottom is the circular ultrasonic sensor and a headlight. To the left and right of these are two infrared sensors.

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Loomo remote control

The Loomo can be controlled via a smartphone app. You can even type in words for the robot to speak.

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Loomo top view

For more about the Loomo check out our first look.

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