The innovations that are included in this grouping of August 2017 robot trends range from smart home systems, to useful devices that can monitor the levels of growth across a farm's fields.
In addition, there's also examples of high-tech toys that can be controlled with Bluetooth, such as the 'Roby d'Bear' robot that works with a connected app. Intended for children, the robot supplies its user with hours of entertainment by mimicking their movements and singing along to songs. In addition, Roby d'Bear features a built-in alarm system and can even place calls, making it a multi-functional tool that's great to have around the home.
Also included in these August 2017 robot trends in the updated Kuri robot, which was celebrated at CES 2017 for its friendly demeanor, sleek aesthetic, and useful home functions. Although the robot has always been able to respond to its human owners, the updated version can see when pets are in view as well so that it can interact with them.
Top 30 Robot Trends in August
From Facial Recognition Ticket Systems to Terrain-Mapping Drones:
Riley von Niessen — Aug 26, 2018 — Tech
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Single-Passenger Racing Drones
The Accula QX44 Skyster Reaches Speeds of up to 666 km/h
29
High-Tech Tag Games
Tag Team Inc. is Reinventing Laser Tag with 3D-Printed Weapons, AI and Drones
28
Smart Motion-Tracking Night Lights
The 'ZING' Home Night Lights Incorporate Motion-Sensing Tech
27
Voice-Activated Intelligent Thermostats
The Microsoft GLAS Cortana Smart Thermostat is Efficient
26
Facial-Recognition Cafe Loyalty Programs
Bahista Cafe Rewards Customers With the Help of Tech
25
Autonomous Food Delivering Robots
The 'Carriro Delivery Bot' is Bringing Sushi to Offices in Japan
24
Drone Photography Books
'Dronescapes: The New Aerial Photography' Features Bird's Eye Views
23
Smart Countertop Beer Systems
The 'BrewQube' Draft System Puts Fresh Beer Access in Your Kitchen
22
Hike-Enabling Prosthetic Legs
The 'Hierex' Prosthetic Leg Concept Enables Amputees to Hike
21
AI-Powered Speakers
The Alibaba Tmall Genie X1 is a Small-Scale Smart Speaker for the Home
20
Palm-Sized Underwater Drones
The 'Druiser' Underwater Wireless Drone Captures Scenes Seamlessly
19
Kid-Friendly Robot Kits
'IronBot Chap' is a DIY Robotics Kit for Kids That Offers STEM Education
18
Mars Colonization Vehicles
The Mars Explorer Can Traverse the Red Planet with Ease
17
Kid-Friendly Robots
The Pudding BeanQ Robot Has a Charming, Friendly Aesthetic
16
Drone-Disabling Airport Systems
The DroneShield DroneSentry Deters Drone Flight By Jamming Signals
15
Retail Facial Recognition Services
Walmart is Developing Technology to Detect Unhappy Shoppers
14
Terrain-Mapping Drones
The Ardea Drone Autonomously Navigates Areas and Has Three Propellers
13
Circular Emergency Response Drones
The ARUS Drone Incorporates a Rounded Design Aesthetic
12
Pet Recognition Robots
The Kuri Robot Now Recognizes When Dogs and Cats are in View
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Waste Reduction Robots
'Clarke' Can Separate Garbage from Recyclables in Landfills
10
Crop-Monitoring Robots
The 'AGRowBot' Keeps an Eye on Crops on Small and Medium-Sized Farms
9
Open-Source Sport Robots
The 'BADDY' Badminton Robot is Suitable for Players of All Skill Levels
8
Facial Recognition Tickets
Bristol Robotics Lab is Developing the Future of Ticketing in the UK
7
Shuttlecock-Shaped Robots
This Pipeline Robot Can Be Inserted Into Fire Hydrants to Detect Leaks
6
Chatbot-Ordered Clothing Collaborations
Adidas X Alexander Wang Season 2 is Ordered Via Chatbot
5
Interactive Bear Toys
Roby d'Bear is a Robot That Blurs the Lines Between Tech and Reality
4
Extreme Sports Drones
The Airdog 2 is Designed for Photographing and Filming Extreme Sports
3
Controllable Prosthetic Thumbs
The 'Third Thumb' Allows Users to Extend Their Natural Abilities
2
Organic Vine-Like Robots
Stanford University's Growing Robot Moves Like a Natural Creature
1
Metropolitan Drone Films
Mariana Bisti's Drone Film Captures the Architecture of Hong Kong
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Solo Citizen Protection Robots
The HOM-E Companion Robot by KeeJung Song Keeps Users Safe
Precision Maintenance Robotic Lawnmowers
The KOWOLL M28E Uses 3D LiDAR SLAM Technology
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
Handheld K-Beauty Devices
APR Corp. is Bringing Advanced K-Beauty Tech to CES 2024
Programmable Pocket-Sized Robots
The KT2 Kungfu Turtle Has a Miniature Yet Mighty Design
Robotic Five-Camera Lawnmowers
The AIRSEEKERS TRON AI Robotic Lawn Mower is Efficient
Discreet Furniture-Like Home Robots
The 'Cor!' Smart Home Robot Concept Blends into Living Spaces
Next-Gen Humanoid Robots
The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 Robot Can Delicately Manipulate Objects
Humanoid Household Robots
The 1X NEO Beta Will Utilize Embodied Learning to Perform Tasks
AI-Fuelled Robot Gold Trolleys
Futurewave and Botronics Design the iXi Robot Trolley
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Emergency Shelter Robot Companions
The 'POWER HUG' Robot Concept Offers Warmth and Comfort
Robotic Vacuum Space Expeditions
The Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Was Sent into Orbit by the Brand
AI-Enabled Lawn Mowers
The TerraMow AI Vision Robot Mower Performs Automatic Mapping
Film-Inspired AI-Powered Robots
The Doly Robot is Inspired by Wall-E and Rests on the Tabletop
General-Purpose Robots
Boston Dynamics X Toyota Research Institute Partner in Robotic Development
Socially Motivating Companion Robots
The Conceptual 'Mori' Companion Robot Supports Mental Health
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Autonomous Mine Detection Robots
The Conceptual 'Warden' Mine Detector Robot Scouts Terrain
AI-Enabled Walking Robots
Tesla's Optimus Robot is Poised to Redefine the Boundaries of AI
Child-Friendly Service Robots
The Hyundai Next Generation Service Robot is Expressive
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
AI-Powered Robotic Dog Companions
The Xiaomi CyberDog 2 Easily Traverses Any Home or Environment
Virtual Boundary Robot Lawnmowers
The Aiper Horizon U1 Has a User-Friendly Design at CES 2024
Compact Electric City Cars
KG Motors' 'mibot' Offers Enhanced Mobility
Reactive Robotic Dog Companions
The 'ORo' Robot Tends to the Needs of Canines at CES 2024
AR Vacuuming Apps
Dyson CleanTrace Identifies Areas That Have Yet to Be Cleaned
Satellite-Guided Robotic Mowers
The Kress KR236 Robotic Mower Has Mowing Action Plan Technology
AI-Powered Robot Dogs
WEILAN Has Introduced the Upgraded BabyAlpha A2 Series
AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
The Figure 01 Can Walk and Perform Basic Tasks On its Own
Aftermarket Automation Blind Controllers
The Arpobot Smart Shade Elegantly Adds in Connectivity
Powerful Multi-Functional Robot Vacuums
The Yeedi Cube Robot Vacuum Boasts Innovative Features
Advanced Robotic Cleaning Systems
Narwal Introduces the Minimally Crafted Freo Z Ultra
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Second-Generation Robot Dog Companions
Unitree Introduces Go2 as a Sports Companion to Humans
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
Auto-Mulching Robotic Lawnmowers
The AIRSEEKERS TRON 360° AI Vision Robotic Mower is All-in-One
Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys
The 'musicBOT' Toy Robot Concept Plays Music in an Interactive Way
Advanced Robotic Footwear
Shift Robotics Introduces the Updated Moonwalkers X Robotic Shoes
Automated Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The DreameBot X30 Ultra Eliminates Manual Cleaning at CES 2024
Plug-and-Play Robot Lawn Mowers
The ANTHBOT Genie Works Right Out of the Box Tending to Lawns
Window-Cleaning Robots
Winbot W2 Will Leave Your Windows Spotless
Compact Washer-Dryer Robots
Eureka's All-in-One Household Solution Features a Robot Vacuum
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Warehouse-Ready Humanoid Robots
The Apptronik 'Apollo' Helps Out with Commercial Operation Tasks
AI-Powered Cat Tracking Robots
The 'O Sitter' Smart Companion Robot Keeps Cats Company
Robotic Baby Car Puppets
The Iruyo Intelligent Puppet Keeps Babies Calm in the Car
Data Privacy Robotic Vacuums
The Matic Robot Vacuum Cleaner Navigates Without Transmitting Data
Production-Ready Humanoid Robots
The Unitree G1 Has an Octa-Core Processor and a 9,000mAh Battery
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
AI-Enhanced Desktop Robots
Luwu Intelligence Has Launched the Efficiency-Focused XGO-Rider
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Healthcare Assistant Robots
Enchanted Tools' Miroki and Miroka Were Presented at CES 2024
AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
Service Robot Chair Concept
Yunsoo Choi Designs an Interactive Chair Robot Concept
AI-Powered Robotic Dogs
Jihee Kim Creates Laika, a Unique Robotic Pet Companion for Astronauts
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
Agile Underwater Exploration Robots
The Youcan Robotics 'OceanEye' Relays Footage to Smartphones
AI-Supported Humanoid Robots
Fourier Has Unveiled the GR-1 Artificial Intelligence-Backed Robot
Mop-Equipped Robot Vacuum Cleaners
Ultenic Launches the T10 Elite Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Mop
AI-Powered Waste Sorters
Glacier's AI Robots Tackle Cut Waste and Emissions With Automated Sorting
Intelligent Navigation Robot Vacuums
The Roborock Q Revo is Self-Emptying and Self-Refilling
AI-Fueled Smart Home Robots
LG's AI Agent is an Adorable Robot with Multiple Assistive Features
Voice-Controlled Robot Dogs
Petoi Recently Introduced the Palm-Sized Bittle X Companion
Innovative Industrial Robots
Pudu Robotics Ventures into the Industrial Robotics Market
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Open-Source Housekeeping Robots
This Robot Can Be Trained to Perform Various Domestic Chores
Autonomous Agricultural Robots
Chipotle Mexican Grill is Investing in Greenfield Robotics
Modular Robotics Kits
ioCube Fuses the Simplicity of Building Blocks with Advanced Circuitry
Boundary-Less Smart Lawn Mowers
Lymow Debuts the Lymow One Robot Lawn Mower at CCES 2024
Forest-Fostering Robots
This Dual-Arm Robot is Helping Fight Deforestation In the Amazon
Contraband-Detecting Robots
The 'Narc' Robot Concept by Junwoo Lim Detects Suspicious Parcels
All-in-One AI Vacuum Cleaners
The Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo Will Debut at CES 2024
AI-Powered Security Cameras
The U-tec U Home Ulticam Cameras Recognize People, Pets and More
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Workplace Robot Trials
Boston Dynamics' 'Spot Robot' Ensure Equipment Efficiency at Michelin
Robot-Improving AI Tools
DeepMind Unveiled the 'RT-2' AI Focused on Robotics Intelligence
Gesture-Controlled Streaming Cameras
The OBSBOT Tail Air Harnesses AI for Seamless Recording
Ultra-Flexible Bipedal Robots
The Unitree H1 Has Joints Throughout for Maximum Flexibility
Beverage Dispensing Robots
Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables
The BoT Talk Communicator Keeps Kids Connected to Parents
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
Self-Elevating Robot Vacuums
The Roborock Qrevo Curv Offers 18,500Pa of Suction Power
Unplugged Coding Robots
ALUX's VINU is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree
Robot-Enabled Locker Deliveries
Ottobot Lockers Brings a Delivery Innovation to CES 2024
Flexible Multitasking Robots
The KettyBot Pro Supports Personalized Customer Experiences
Orthopedic Joint Replacement Robots
Monogram Technologies Relies On AI and Advanced Robotics
Per Plant Farming Solutions
The Small Robot Company is Transforming Agriculture with Edge AI
Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
AI Humanoid Operating Systems
Nvidia Developed a New AI Mode Dubbed Project GR00T
Customizable Two-in-One Robot Vacuums
The Tikom L9000 Robot Vacuum Has LiDAR Navigation
Warehouse-Ready Robotic Platforms
The KUKA KMP 1500P Lifts Up to 1,500-Kilograms
Robotic Beverage Systems
Richtech Robotics Employs ADAM at Ghost Kitchen Locations
Remotely Controlled Grain Robots
This Robot Can Relieve Farmers Of Hazardous Grain Bin Tasks
Small Space Robotic Vacuums
The SwitchBot K10+ Mini Robot Vacuum Easily Navigates Tight Areas
AI-Powered Wheeled Robots
LG Previews a Smart Robot on Wheels for Home Monitoring Purposes
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Robot-Specific 3D Vision Technology
Orbbec Unveils the Gemini 2 XL in a Bid to Offer Affordability
Advanced Robotic Control Platforms
ABB Robotics Introduces a New Automated Robotics Platform
Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots
The 'M4' Robot is Capable Of Six Different Types Of Movements
Robotic Beverage Machines
FrazyBot is Coming to CES 2024 to Simplify Specialty Drinks at Home
Robotic Restaurant Support Solutions
These New RobotLAB Automated Systems are Dining Room-Ready
Multi-Level Mapping Robot Vacuums
The Roborock Q5+ Robot Vacuum is Self-Emptying and More
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Autonomous Retail Solutions
Simbe Robotics Debuts a New Tool to Remotely Monitor Store Shelves
All-in-One Meal Appliances
The 'ChefRobot' Works with More Than 500 Guided Recipes
Reactive Robotic Vacuum Cleaners
The 'Q8 Max' Can Proactively Avoid Obstacles Whilst Cleaning
Bird-Diverting Robotic Systems
This System Helps Prevent Birds From Colliding With Power Lines
Conversation-Muting Audio Robots
These Miniature Robots Can Function As Microphone Arrays
Light Brown Robot Dogs
Sony's Aibo Dog Robot is Introduces in a Kinako Colorway Palette
Self-Driving Cab App Expansions
The Robotaxi Cruise Service Will Launch on Uber Platforms
AI Robotics Events
Frodobots and YGG Team Aim to Gamify and Accelerate AI and Robotics Research
AI-Powered CCTV Systems
Amazon Unveils a New Emotion-Detecting AI Software for Train Passengers
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Levitating Firefighting Robots
This Prototype Robot Can Blast Water From a Safe Distance
Bio-Inspired Guard Dog Robots
Xiaomi Introduces the Robotic Cyberdog 2 with a Friendly Look
Automated Low-Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ Cleans for Up to 30 Days
Tennis-Playing Robot Systems
Google DeepMind Has Designed a Table Tennis-Playing Robot
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
Autonomous Towing Vehicles
Burro Launches a New Towing Robot for Labor-Saving Purposes
Adaptable Four-Wheeled Delivery Robots
This Avride Robot Easily Handles Tight Turns and Inclines
Neural Network Robotic Lawnmowers
The WORX Landroid VISION L1600 Has a Full HD Camera
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Rugged Quadruped Robots
This Industrial Robot Can Carry Heavy Weights and Jump High Distances
Customizable Smart Robot Vacuums
Vactidy Debuts the Nimble T8 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
Australian Robot Vacuum Debuts
Philips' HomeRun 9000 Robot Vacuum is Made for Australian Shoppers
Semi-Outdoor Foldable Wheelchairs
Robooter Brought Mobility Innovations Like X40 to CES 2024
AI-Empowered Vehicle Designs
Toyota Research Institute Plays Around with Generative AI
Auto-Transforming Toy Robots
Robosen Presents the New Transformable Grimlock Collectible Robot
Automated Multipurpose Farming Vehicles
The 'VKTOR' Autonomous Farming Vehicle is Advanced
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
High-Weight Warehouse-Ready Robots
The OTTO 1200 Autonomous Mobile Robot Supports Ample Weight
Reactive AI Robot Vacuums
The Roborock Qrevo Master Achieves 10,000Pa of Suction Power
Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
Google Prototypes an ARM with the Department of Defense
Independently-Running Robotic Dogs
This Quadruped Robot Can Run Persistently Once Launched