Hollywood is constantly depicting robots to be the way of the future, and these freaky robots showcase the efforts of the technology industry to turn these fictional bots into reality.
These freaky robots include fire-breathing androids and soldier bots created to wreak havoc, emotion-mimicking robots and reverends designed to inspire happiness, and pole-dancing androids and babysitting robots that could replace their human counterparts. Which of these freaky robots are you anticipating most?
Implications - Browse through this collection and decide on which robot you plan to hire to take care of all your tedious and gruesome household chores and responsibilities. I wonder if any of these robots could do my homework...
83 Freaky Robots
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Pin-Up Girl Robots
Hajime Sorayama's Chrome Paintings Look Like Sexy C3P0s
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Sex Robots
David Levy Says Artificial Intelligence Coming Soon (In Bed)
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Freakishly Human Robots
Repliee Q1 Releases A Humanoid Capable of Emotion
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Lifelike Robot Children
Repliee R-1
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Recycled Robots
Reclaim2Fame Uses 80% Recycled Materials to Make Little Gadget Guys
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Lifelike Robots
75
Robot Soldiers
UN Peace Robots Make Love, Not War
74
Firefighting Robots
OLE Insect Firefighter
73
Boss-Controlled Robots
The QB from Anybots is a Mobile Video Conference
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Self-Healing Mini Robots
EU Symbrion Program
71
Fire Fighter Robots
Forest-Clearing Transformer
70
Self-Fueling Robots
The EATR Will Hunt and Forage for Its Energy
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Creepy Recycled Sculptures
Nemo Gould Robots
68
Cell Phone Robots
'Callo' and 'Cally' by Ji-Dong Yim and Chris Shaw Are Bots That Dance & Cry
67
Nurse Robots
RIBA Assists and Interacts with Humans
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Life-Saving Robots
Robocue Comes to the Rescue Where Humans Hesitate to Go
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Flea-Sized Robots
Researchers Create Tiny Robots for Mass Production
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Robot Remixes
R2d2 Mixes the Beats in 'Robots' by Eclectic Method
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Athletic Mini Robots
The I-Sobot Plays Sports Like Soccer and Boxing
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Emotional Robots
MIT's Nexi
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Leg Spines = Super Spider Robots
60
Spidery Nanobots
The Columbia University DNA ‘Spiderbot' is Made Out of Microscopic Mo
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Eclectic Garbage Bots
Andrea Petrachi Creates Robots Made from Trash
58
Robot Reverends
The 'I-Fairy' Robot Marries Satoko Inoue and Tomohiro Shibata
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Reassembling Robots
Shape-Shifting Design That Reconfigures After Being Kicked Apart
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Reclaimed Materials Robots
Etsy Artist Turns Junk into Artful Sculpture
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Toyota Violin Playing Robot
Helpful Humanoids by 2010
54
Suggestive Typewriter Robots
The 'Nude IV Delilah' Robot is a Seductive Magnet
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Next Gen Robots
GM and NASA Team Up to Build a Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger Robonaut2
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Fire-Breathing Robots
The Maker Faire Dragon Can't Fly, But it Will Toast Marshmallows
51
Garbage-Collecting Robots
The Dustbot Launched for Quick Cleanup on Italian Streets
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Gas Pumping Robots to Fuel Cars
Dutch "Tankpitstop" Robot
49
Asexual Robots
Self-Replicating Machines
48
Celebrity Robots
Interactive Elvis Bust
47
Housecleaning Robots
The Clickable World Interface Makes Cleaning a Breeze
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DIY Spider Robots
The Spiderbot by Daniel Schatzmayr is a Hexapod
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Origami Robots
'Robotagami' by Dustin Wallace is Made of a Single Sheet of Metal
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Running Robots
Toyota's Newer, Faster Robot Gives Us A Reason To Stay In Shape
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Giggling Robots Could Cure Cancer
Robots Laugh At Your Jokes
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Competitive Humanoid Robots
Meet CHARLI, America's Champion for Robocup
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Robots That Mimic Your Facial Expressions
Jules The Mandroid
40
Famous Scientist Robots
Unresponsive Einsteinbot Gives People Blank Stares
39
Pole-Dancing Robots
Fembots Grind at the Mutate London Exhibition
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Ball-Fetching Robots
The RoboCup and Caddy Cord Set is Used by Golf Pros
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Grand Canyon Climbing Robots
Panasonic Evolta PR Stunt
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Self-Learning Robots
ApriPoko Universal Remote
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Wall Climbing Robots
Electrostatic Vertical Surface Climbing
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Smart Baby Robots
iCub Learning to Talk
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Monkey Thoughts Control Robots
Cognitive Powers of Apes for Tech
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Human-Spined Robots
Kojiro is a Mechanised Humaniod Robot Servant
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Fire-Breathing Robots
Junkyard Dog with Indigestion Roams the Streets of London
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Fashion Model Robots
The HRP-4C Is Japan's Answer to Unaging Female Models
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Ghost-Faced Robots
New Remo Robot Is As Creepy As It Is Advanced
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Dancing Prancing Robots
JULIA the Entertainment Robot is at Your Service
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Social Message Robots
Crawling Japanese Salaryman
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Paparazzi Robots
Mirror Installation Only Stares at "Interesting People"
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Mall-Roaming Robots
Guard Robot D1 Acts as a Guide and Security Staff
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Canine Robots
G-Dog
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Robots that Pee
METI Human Patient Simulator
22
Branded Bartender Robots
Mr. Asahi (UPDATE)
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Primitive Lifeform Robots
University of Tokyo's Crazy Research Scheme (UPDATE)
20
Nanny Robots
The Family Nanny is a Super-Efficient Robot
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Disco-Dancing Robots
Get Down With These Choreographed R2-D2s
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Car Wreck Robots
Bruce Gray's BMW Robot Sculpture is the Ultimate Metal Machine
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Musical Robots
Honda Asimo to Conduct Orchestra
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Break Dancing Robots
Mechanical B-Boys Who Can Really Bust a Move
15
Penguin-Like Androids
TheCorpora Qbo Robot is a Great Addition to Any Home
14
Robots With Brains
Cybernetics Professor Kevin Warwick Grows Biological Grey Matter
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High-Fiving Robots
Ken Lim's Guardian Robot Monitors Your Twitter Feed, Emotes Accordingly
12
Robotic Bikers
Joules is the Perfect Tandem Biking Partner
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Huge Fire-Breathing Robots
‘Giant Torayan' is Highlight of Roppongi Art Night
10
Smelly Emotional Robots
Pomi Emits Smells & Makes Faces
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Maestro Robots In Action
Honda Asimo Conducts Symphony (UPDATE)
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Miming Robots
Robotic Marimba Player Improvises With Human Piano Player
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Ballroom Dancing Robots
Q4 Technologies Go-Robos as 'Strictly Ballroom' Competitors
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Fast Reflex Robots
Big Dog
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DIY Celebrity Robots
The Elvinator
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Spiderman Robots
Tmsuk T-34 Robot Shoots Nets and Makes You Its Prey
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Skyrocketing Robots
Sandia National Laboratories Creates Hopping Robots For Outer Space Situations
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Exercising Robots
Bandit is a Socially-Assistive Robotic Personal Trainer
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Psychotherapist Robots
MindMentor
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Solo Citizen Protection Robots
The HOM-E Companion Robot by KeeJung Song Keeps Users Safe
AI-Powered Toy Attachments
The App-Paired ToyPal One Brings Soft Toys to Life for Screen-Free Fun
Spooky Pop-Up Launches
The Spirit Halloween 2024 Animatronic Collection Has Been Released
AI-Powered Workout Apps
FitMachine Uses AI to Improve Both Home and Gym Workouts
Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers
The 'Companion' Wheelchair Robot Concept is Supportive
Halloween-Ready Animatronic Line-Ups
HalloweenCostumes.com Debuted Its 2024 Halloween Animatronics
Park Maintenance Service Robots
The 'PCNC. Parker' Service Robot Concept Supports Park Visitors
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
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
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
FoloToys Use AI To Offer Love, Entertainment, and Learning
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Humanoid Household Robots
The 1X NEO Beta Will Utilize Embodied Learning to Perform Tasks
Robotic Restaurant Technology Upgrades
Happy Joe's is Bringing Robotics and AI to its Dining Room
Beverage Service Robots
Richtech Robotics 'Scorpion' Can Provide Beverage Reccommendations
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
AI-Designed Harvesting Robots
This Tomato-Picking Robot Was Designed By ChatGPT
Emergency Shelter Robot Companions
The 'POWER HUG' Robot Concept Offers Warmth and Comfort
General-Purpose Robots
Boston Dynamics X Toyota Research Institute Partner in Robotic Development
AI-Powered Fashion Stylists
Style Bot Lets Users Try on Clothes from an AI Virtual Closet
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
AI-Generated Magazine Covers
Glamour Bulgaria's August Issue Has a 100% AI-Generated Photo
Film-Inspired AI-Powered Robots
The Doly Robot is Inspired by Wall-E and Rests on the Tabletop
Socially Motivating Companion Robots
The Conceptual 'Mori' Companion Robot Supports Mental Health
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
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-Powered Robotic Dog Companions
The Xiaomi CyberDog 2 Easily Traverses Any Home or Environment
Celeb-Inspired AI Chatbots
The Meta AI Personas are Based on Cultural Icons & Influencers
Fully Autonomous AI Restaurants
CaliExpress by Flippy is a World-First Restaurant
AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
The Figure 01 Can Walk and Perform Basic Tasks On its Own
Robotic Canine Companions
metaDog is a Warm, Lifelike and Loyal Companion
Advanced Robotic Cleaning Systems
Narwal Introduces the Minimally Crafted Freo Z Ultra
AI-Powered Robot Dogs
WEILAN Has Introduced the Upgraded BabyAlpha A2 Series
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
Avatar Motion-Capture Systems
Sony's Mocopi System is Expanding to the American Market
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Standing Quadruped Robots
The 'ANYmal' Robot Easily Traverses Any Landscape and Performs Tasks
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
Bipedal Automation Robots
OpenAI and 1X Showcased an Advanced Humanlike Robot for Automation
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
Plug-and-Play Robot Lawn Mowers
The ANTHBOT Genie Works Right Out of the Box Tending to Lawns
Musical AI Campaigns
Fiverr's 'Nobody Cares' Positions AI as a Tool for Skilled Freelancers
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
Grocery-Carrying Robot Assistants
Toyota Introduces a Punyo, an Adorable Robot Companion
Pangolin-Inspired Planting Robots
The 'Plantolin' Robot Won the Natural Robotics Contest
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Workplace Robot Trials
Boston Dynamics' 'Spot Robot' Ensure Equipment Efficiency at Michelin
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
Playful AI Tools
Morrama Releases Concept Collection of AI Tools for Children's Mental Health
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
Versatile AI Gardening Robots
Electric Sheep's AI-Powered Garden Bot is Called Verdie
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
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
Roving Projector-Paired Robots
The 2024 Samsung Ballie Keeps an Eye on the Home at CES 2024
AI-Fueled Smart Home Robots
LG's AI Agent is an Adorable Robot with Multiple Assistive Features
Gamified Home Chore Apps
Developers Showcased a Gamified Home Chore App at Meta's Hackathon 2023
Voice-Controlled Robot Dogs
Petoi Recently Introduced the Palm-Sized Bittle X Companion
Automated Apparel Warehouses
This Adidas Distribution Center in China is Powered By Robots
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Interactive Response Robot Toys
The Star Wars Chatter Back Chopper Has More Than 40 Responses
TV Show-Generating AI Tools
Fable Launches a New AI Tool That Creates South Park-Style TV Shows
Remote-Controlled Humanoid Robots
MiMi Has a Human Operator and AI Assistance Controls
Autonomous Agricultural Robots
Chipotle Mexican Grill is Investing in Greenfield Robotics
Forest-Fostering Robots
This Dual-Arm Robot is Helping Fight Deforestation In the Amazon
AI-Integrated Robotic Vacuums
The L20 Ultra Features Industry-First AI-Driven MopExtend Tech
State-of-the-Art Robot Vacuums
Dreame Technology Redefines Clean Living with Dreame X40 Ultra
AI-Fuelled Robot Gold Trolleys
Futurewave and Botronics Design the iXi Robot Trolley
All-in-One AI Vacuum Cleaners
The Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo Will Debut at CES 2024
AI-Powered Digital Celebrities
Soul Machines is Debuting Digital Marilyn at SXSW 2024
Furry AI-Powered Pet Robots
Casio Introduces the Moflin, an Adorable Emotional Support System
Robot-Improving AI Tools
DeepMind Unveiled the 'RT-2' AI Focused on Robotics Intelligence
Ultra-Flexible Bipedal Robots
The Unitree H1 Has Joints Throughout for Maximum Flexibility
Loneliness-Combating AI Teddy Bears
Adults are Turning to AI Friend Chatbots for Loneliness
Beverage Dispensing Robots
Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
Robot-Enabled Locker Deliveries
Ottobot Lockers Brings a Delivery Innovation to CES 2024
Flexible Multitasking Robots
The KettyBot Pro Supports Personalized Customer Experiences
Human-Made Lamp Collections
The 'I Am Not a Robot' Collection by Jaro Kose is Handmade
Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
AI-Powered Digital Marketing Support
Boostrbot Transforms Likes Into Leads
AI Baby Generators
This Tool Gives People a Glimpse at Their Potential Future Child
Agile Wall-Climbing Robots
The 'Magnecko' Robot Works on Vertical and Horizontal Surfaces
Robotic Beverage Systems
Richtech Robotics Employs ADAM at Ghost Kitchen Locations
AI Horror Film Festivals
A.I.RHEADS SCAREFEST Shares Short Films Made with Artificial Intelligence
Smart Screen Vacuum Robots
The Redkey R20 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Doesn't Rely on an App
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
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
Tech-Enhanced Beauty Marketplaces
Fresha Plans to Boost Machine Learning and AI Robotics Abilities
Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots
The 'M4' Robot is Capable Of Six Different Types Of Movements
Humanoid-Replicating Robots
Sanctuary AI Built a Fully-Functional Humanoid Robot to Automate Tasks
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
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Content Creation Innovative Software
Jimeng AI by ByteDance Creates Content from Text Prompts
AI-Generated Feature Films
'Man With AI Movie Camera' Will Be Generated on a Long, Single Prompt
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
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
Stair-Climbing Robotic Vacuums
Yun Long Designs the Omnidirectional AI Migo Ascender Robot
Human Reasoning-Capable Robots
Google's PaLM-SayCan Model Mimics Human Reasoning Capabilities
STEM Education Classroom Robots
The Sphero BOLT+ Works in Three Programming Modes
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
Chatting AI Clones
DollyAI Let's You Clone Yourself and Engage in Whatsapp Conversations
Robotic Breast Examinations
University of Bristol is Experimenting with a Robot Breast Examiner
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
AI Roleplay Chatboys
DreamPal Lets Users Chat With Intelligent Personality-driven bots
Hand-Cranked AI Storytelling Machines
The Narratron is a Small AI-Narrated Projector Machine
Gourmet Meal Vending Machines
The Robot Chef Chulchul Box Offers Hot Gourmet Meals in 90 Seconds
STEM Education Robotic Arms
The Ozobot 'ORA' Robotic Arm Works with Python and Blockly
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Robot Character Digital Games
Sony Introduces the New Astro Bot Adventure Game
Factory-Implemented Pallet Mover Robots
Samsung Electronics is Using Phenikaa-X's Robot Tech
Four-Armed Surgical Robots
This Robot Lets Surgeons Use Their Arms & Feet to Control Procedures
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
Personalized Home Screen Characters
Dippy Adds AI Friends to Home Screens To Chat and Enjoy
Lighthearted Mobile Shooter Games
Mech Shooter Game Little Big Robots Launches on Mobile
Sustainable Repurposed Robots
Sony Japan Debuts a Foster Parent Program for its 'Aibo' Robot Dogs
Communicative AI Documents
Docubot is Bringing Less Formality to AI Document Communications
Conversational AI Companions
Hotbot is an AI Chatbot Offering Friendly & Knowledgeable Assistance
Independently-Running Robotic Dogs
This Quadruped Robot Can Run Persistently Once Launched