Beni: Mondo Robotics' All-Terrain Camera Robot Films You in 4K at 18 MPH
Mondo Robotics has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for Beni, a versatile camera robot designed for autonomous action photography. Capable of recording in 4K, Beni can pursue subjects at speeds of 18 mph, leap 10 inches, and ascend stairs, effectively replacing traditional gimbals and tripods. With its playful personality and expressive eyes, Beni boasts durable mechanics, including shoulder motors and spring-loaded joints. Users can operate it through a companion app, a wrist joystick, or allow it to follow subjects automatically. It provides 1.5 hours of operation per charge, features 32GB of storage, and charges via USB-C. The campaign, which has surpassed its funding goal, offers a Standard Combo for $549, with pledges closing on September 6, 2026, at 7:45 a.m. PDT.
Key facts
- Beni is an all-terrain camera robot by Mondo Robotics, currently on Kickstarter.
- The robot can film in 4K, reach speeds of nearly 18 mph, jump 10 inches, and climb stairs.
- Beni features Wall-E-style eyes and can be controlled via app, wrist joystick, or automatic tracking modes.
- It has motors in its shoulders and spring-filled cylindrical joints for shock absorption and recovery.
- The swappable battery runs about 1.5 hours on a single charge.
- It includes 32GB built-in storage, a microSD slot, and a hidden USB-C port.
- The Kickstarter Standard Combo costs $549 and includes a Beni, motion tracker, hat, chest protection plate, and battery.
- The Kickstarter campaign closes on September 6, 2026, at 7:45 a.m. PDT.
Entities
Artists
- Matias De Rada
- Chris Brockhurst
- Shuo Yang
Institutions
- Mondo Robotics
- Kickstarter
- Air Photography
- Yukai Engineering
- Kawasaki
- Tesla
- PetaPixel
- designboom
Sources
- My Modern Met —
- Designboom —
- PetaPixel —