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Thymio 2+

Thymio is an open-source educational robot designed by researchers from the EPFL, in collaboration with ECAL, and produced by Mobsya.

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Manufacturer
Thymio
Form factor
mobile
Maturity
commercial
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
2
Website
thymio.org ↗

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Thymio 2+, a mobile by Thymio (commercial): 2 verified deployments on record. 1 source back the record.

Overview

Thymio is an open-source educational robot designed by researchers from the EPFL, in collaboration with ECAL, and produced by Mobsya. Thymio 2+ is a small interactive robot designed for teaching and learning robotics.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
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Key facts

Form factor

mobile

Drive type

Two independent motors

Sensor suite

Built-in accelerometer sensor

Audio capability

Microphone and speakers

Specs

Motors

Two independent motors

Accelerometer

Built-in accelerometer sensor

Touch Interface

Touch-sensitive keys for input

Visual Feedback

Numerous LEDs providing immediate feedback on robot perceptions

Audio Capability

Microphone and speakers

Data & sources

Web sources

1

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Thymio 2+. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (2)

  • Thymio 2+ at Franceoperational

    Thymio robots are deployed in French schools as part of the country's compulsory programming and educational robotics curriculum.

  • Thymio 2+ at Geneva, Switzerlandoperational

    Bulk order of Thymio robots by the canton of Geneva for schools.

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Thymio 2+ on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Thymio 2+.

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Sources (1)

  1. https://www.thymio.org/products/

Common questions

What is Thymio 2+?
Thymio is an open-source educational robot designed by researchers from the EPFL, in collaboration with ECAL, and produced by Mobsya. Thymio 2+ is a small interactive robot designed for teaching and learning robotics.
How much does Thymio 2+ cost?
Thymio 2+'s price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Thymio 2+ from Thymio. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Thymio 2+ actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Thymio 2+ is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes Thymio 2+?
Thymio 2+ is made by Thymio, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, founded in 2011.
Where is Thymio 2+ deployed?
2 verified deployments of Thymio 2+ are on the DEPLOY registry, including at France, Geneva, Switzerland.
Can you buy Thymio 2+?
Thymio 2+ is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to Thymio 2+?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable mobile robots to Thymio 2+ include TurtleBot 4, Cassie.
How does Thymio 2+ compare to TurtleBot 4?
Thymio 2+ and TurtleBot 4 (TurtleBot · 5 deployments) are both mobile robots on the DEPLOY registry. Thymio 2+ has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
What is Thymio 2+'s maturity stage?
Thymio 2+ is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.
Is Thymio 2+ safe?
Thymio 2+ has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-06-28

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-06-28

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: mobile

Sources by quality tier

1
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The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Thymio 2+.

Recent coverage

Thymio 2+ in third-party press

Mittwochstreff: Can a Robot Feel? - Zentrum für Kunst und Medien

Jun 6, 2026

Education in the AI era: a long-term classroom technology based on intelligent robotics - Nature

Oct 25, 2024

Your Kid Wants a Thymio II Education Robot - IEEE Spectrum

Jul 30, 2021