Yahboom Rider-Pi (CM4 or CM5). For people who want to skip the building. You'll still set up the AI connection yourself. One robot, two versions: pick the Raspberry Pi brain that suits your budget.
Ad · affiliate links: "View on Amazon" buttons are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. How this works.
CM4: arrives assembled according to the maker, but the battery isn't listed as included, so check the Amazon listing. CM5: its Amazon listing says some assembly is required. Connecting it to an AI still takes some setup and technical skill.
Price band 3 of 3: premium, mostly built (both versions)
Amazon sells the Rider-Pi in two versions on the same product page. The robot is the same; only the Raspberry Pi compute module inside it differs, and how much assembly is needed. Check each listing.
Built around the Raspberry Pi CM4, the older and slower compute module. Same body, camera, screen, mic and speaker, for less money. Arrives assembled according to the maker, but the battery isn't listed as included, so check the Amazon listing.
Price band 3 of 3: premium, the cheaper of the two
Built around the Raspberry Pi CM5, the newer and faster compute module, so camera and voice tasks feel snappier. It costs more. Its Amazon listing says some assembly is required.
Price band 3 of 3: premium, the faster of the two
Specs are summarised from the maker's listings for both versions; check the Amazon page for the full, current details and price. Illustration is our own drawing, not a product photo.
This is the mostly built one: it balances on two wheels and jointed legs, has a screen for a face, a camera, a mic and a speaker, and its Raspberry Pi brain (CM4 or CM5) is already built in.
Copy our setup prompt, put Yahboom Rider-Pi (CM4) or Yahboom Rider-Pi (CM5) as your robot model, and your assistant should guide you through it one step at a time. It takes some technical skill, and results vary by robot and AI. You'll need an AI API key or subscription, which may cost money per use.
It depends on the version. The CM4 arrives assembled according to the maker, but the battery isn't listed as included, so check the Amazon listing. The CM5's Amazon listing says some assembly is required. Once it's built and charged, connect it to your Wi-Fi. You'll still need to set up the bridge code that connects it to your AI assistant. Our setup prompt can guide you, but it takes some technical skill and isn't guaranteed to work first time.
No. A Raspberry Pi compute module is built in (CM4 or CM5, depending on the version you pick), so you don't need a separate Raspberry Pi. Check the Amazon listing for what's in the box, including the battery.
It's the same robot either way. The CM5 is Raspberry Pi's newer, faster compute module, so it handles camera and voice tasks more quickly. The CM4 version costs less. If the budget stretches, we'd pick the CM5. Check both on Amazon for today's prices.
No. It rolls on wheels, so it's for one floor at a time. Thick rugs and high thresholds can stop it too.
You're paying for it being mostly built, with a Raspberry Pi built in, a screen face and voice built in. If you enjoy building, the kits are cheaper.
More answers on our FAQ page, or compare all four bots.
Price band 1 of 3: budget kit
Needs a Raspberry Pi and batteries (not included)
Price band 2 of 3: mid-range kit
Needs a Raspberry Pi (not included)
