Samsung's Ballie might soon be the smartest thing rolling around your living room. The tech giant announced today that it's partnering with Google to bring Google Cloud's generative AI technology to its Ballie AI companion home robot.

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If you're not familiar, Ballie first rolled out at CES 2020. It's like a souped-up Alexa on wheels -- a small robot about the size of a basketball that rolls around your home. As it moves, Ballie can manage lights and temperature, interact with smart appliances, send video updates of pets or loved ones, project videos or websites on the wall, play music, answer phone calls, and more. 

's Senior Editor Sabrina Ortiz got an up-close look at Ballie last year, calling it "a serious attempt at making a robot assistant without being overly ambitious." She said Ballie can essentially replace several pieces of smart equipment from your home, including a projector, a robot dog, a home security camera, a smart home hub, and more.

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The injection of Google AI means Ballie can engage in conversation, personalize your schedule, intelligently manage smart home devices, set reminders, and even greet you at your door. 

Samsung Electronics Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business, Yongjae Kim, said this partnership would allow Ballie to move with you, anticipate your needs, and interact dynamically. 

The company said Ballie will be able to process voice and audio input plus visual data from its camera and data from its environment, allowing it to adapt in real-time. For example, you might ask Ballie "How do I look?" as you're getting ready for work, and it will make outfit suggestions.

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Samsung said you can also manage your health and well-being. If you tell Ballie you're tired, it might suggest ways to improve your sleep or get more exercise. 

Ballie will be available this summer but Samsung hasn't revealed any pricing information.

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