From robotic arms made sexy to robots that can fly, our geektastic list of hot robots will rock your robot curiousity.... (Does that even make sense? Probably not, but these are some damn cool robots.
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Implications - For past generations, robots were a representation of the future; if this is the case, then the future is now. Though robots may not be widely employed as nannies, and don't guzzle alcohol and smoke cigars, they are functioning, purpose-driven beings that are becoming more advanced daily. Ultimately, the technological revolution pushes on with the widespread development of robots.
Top 50 Robots in H1 2009
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Robotic Exoskeletons
'Wearable Agrirobot' Power Suit Helps Farm Harvest & Pruning
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Autobot Movie Leaks
Sneak Peek at “Transformers 2” Machines
47
Giant Steampunk Spiders
La Princesse Webs Her Way Across the Globe
46
Mother Nature Mechanics
Animal and Plant-Inspired Tools for the Future
45
Recycled Robot Art
DIY Sculptures for Gearheads and Nerds
44
Real Life Transformers
The Gundamn Robot Stands 59 Feet Tall in Tokyo (UPDATE)
43
Transformer Laptops
Office Robot is a Mini PC, USB Hub & Cassette Player
42
Radio-Controlled Mobile Bars
Finally, a DIY Robot Actually Worth Making
41
Robotic Motorbikes
Aggressive Yellow Motorcycle for Automated Performance
40
Cheeky Mechanic Sculptures
Recycled Robots and Ray Guns Look Ready for Trouble
39
Self-Fueling Robots
The EATR Will Hunt and Forage for Its Energy
38
Prosthetic Arm Fashion
Huseklepp 'Immaculate' Design Makes Prosthetics Functionally Hip
37
Haute Helmet Heads
Benedict Campbell's Sensual FemBots Make Futurism Sexy
36
DARPA-Inspired Cyborg Bugs
Dean Christ's Controversial Collection Casts Eye On Warfare
35
$75 Stick Figures
Justin Swaby's Childish Drawings Are Selling For Pretty Big Bucks
34
Biotechnological Breakthroughs
Popular Mechanics Lists 20 Incredible Biotech Discoveries of 2008
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Papercraft Robots
Shin Tanaka Collaborates with Giant Robot Magazine for These Toy Bots
32
Immortality Through Robots
The 'Oboe' Robot Keeps Memories of Your Loved One Alive
31
iRobot Evolution
Documenting iRobot's Design Transformation
30
Empathy for Robots
Will NYC Strangers Give Kacie Kinzer's Tweenbots Directions?
29
Robotic Building Toys
'Topobo' Construction Kit Remembers Its Motions
28
Canine Robots
'BigDog' Buzzes Like a Bee But is a Honey
27
Bionic Penguins
Festo Bionic Learning Network Creates Aquatic & Flying Penguins
26
Steampunk Invention Challenges
Dvice Invites You to Retrofit Battlestar Galactica Villains
25
Substitute Teacher Robots
Saya the Humanoid Could Be Your Child's Future Teacher
24
Robot Construction Workers
Project 'On the Bri(n)ck' Employs Robotic Builders
23
Personalized Robot Replicas
Little Island Will Create Mini Me Machines
22
Reassembling Robots
Shape-Shifting Design That Reconfigures After Being Kicked Apart
21
Robot Greek Goddesses
'The Rise of Discord' by Broton is Mechanical Version of Eris
20
Retro Robot Flashbacks
Laughing at Futuristic Design Quirks Before Bots Were Real
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Boxy Plush Robots
Bunk Bots Are Cuddly Toy Factory Refugees
18
Puzzle-Solving Robots
Guinness Book World Record Set By Rubik's Cube Robocracker
17
Stealth Spy Robots
SAM Snooper Camera Rod Extends from 25 Inches to 20 Feet
16
Intelligent Bartender Bots
The DIY SOBEaR v02 Has a Built-In Breathalyzer
15
Robots with Tentacles
Sculptural Bots Inspired by Nature and Biomimicry
14
Cyborg Firefighter Armor
'PyroPack' Makes Firemen Look Like "RoboCop"
13
Mechanical Fashion Models
'Super Models' Invade Tush Magazine
12
Molecular Nanobots
Two Legged DNA Walker Robots Are Incredible
11
iPhone Robots
Hacker Creates Stealthy Spy on Wheels
10
Labor-Saving Farmbots
Lely EV Robotic Feed Pusher Keeps Cattle Fed & Contented
9
DIY Solar-Powered Robots
RobotiKits for Kids Include Happy Hopping Frog Bot
8
Personalized Bridezilla Bots
The Wedding Robot Greets Your Guests
7
Famous Scientist Robots
Unresponsive Einsteinbot Gives People Blank Stares
6
Robot Portrait Presentations
Christian Gumpold's Xirrou Adds Feeling to Your Ceiling
5
Underwater Pollution Sniffers
Robotic Fish to Detect Marine Pollutants in Ocean Near Spain
4
Fire-Breathing Robots
Junkyard Dog with Indigestion Roams the Streets of London
3
Fashion Model Robots
The HRP-4C Is Japan's Answer to Unaging Female Models
2
Desktop Micro Maids
The 'Mini Robo Vacuum' Sucks Up Crumbs, Leaves Cuteness
1
Segway With Legs
The Cajun Crawler Redefines Geeky Personal Transit
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Solo Citizen Protection Robots
The HOM-E Companion Robot by KeeJung Song Keeps Users Safe
Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers
The 'Companion' Wheelchair Robot Concept is Supportive
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
Long-Range Robotic Lawnmowers
The UBHOME M10 Robotic Lawn Mower is Wire-Free
Next-Gen Humanoid Robots
The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 Robot Can Delicately Manipulate Objects
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
Fully-Automated Robot Mowers
Husqvarna's 410XE NERA can Reliably Cut Around Obstacles and Hills
Beverage Service Robots
Richtech Robotics 'Scorpion' Can Provide Beverage Reccommendations
Robotic Restaurant Technology Upgrades
Happy Joe's is Bringing Robotics and AI to its Dining Room
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
LiDAR-Equipped Robotic Mowers
The Oasa R1 Has a Robotic Reel Mowing System
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
Urban Mobility Chairs
Honda Robotics is Testing a Powered Chair Paired with VR Headset Devices
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
Universal Smart Remote Controllers
The Haptique RS90 is Positioned as a Groundbreaking Innovation
Autonomous Mine Detection Robots
The Conceptual 'Warden' Mine Detector Robot Scouts Terrain
All-Terrain AI Exoskeletons
The Hypershell GoX and ProX Will Be Unveiled at CES 2024
AI-Enabled Walking Robots
Tesla's Optimus Robot is Poised to Redefine the Boundaries of AI
Furniture-Sanitizing Vacuums
The X1 Robot Bed Vacuum Has HEPA Filtration and More
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
Virtual Boundary Robot Lawnmowers
The Aiper Horizon U1 Has a User-Friendly Design at CES 2024
Reactive Robotic Dog Companions
The 'ORo' Robot Tends to the Needs of Canines at CES 2024
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
AI-Powered Tennis Robots
The PongBot Pace S Series Has the Position-Aware Sensor
Second-Generation Robot Dog Companions
Unitree Introduces Go2 as a Sports Companion to Humans
Auto-Mulching Robotic Lawnmowers
The AIRSEEKERS TRON 360° AI Vision Robotic Mower is All-in-One
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
Cartoon-Inspired AI Robots
The Rick and Morty 'Butter Bot' Has Been Adapted with New Technologies
Automated Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The DreameBot X30 Ultra Eliminates Manual Cleaning at CES 2024
Bipedal Automation Robots
OpenAI and 1X Showcased an Advanced Humanlike Robot for Automation
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
Grocery-Carrying Robot Assistants
Toyota Introduces a Punyo, an Adorable Robot Companion
Humanoid Robot Comparators
BotsLikeYou Compares Humanoid Robots to Find the Best Fit for You
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Pangolin-Inspired Planting Robots
The 'Plantolin' Robot Won the Natural Robotics Contest
Warehouse-Ready Humanoid Robots
The Apptronik 'Apollo' Helps Out with Commercial Operation Tasks
Robotic Baby Car Puppets
The Iruyo Intelligent Puppet Keeps Babies Calm in the Car
Production-Ready Humanoid Robots
The Unitree G1 Has an Octa-Core Processor and a 9,000mAh Battery
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Versatile Agriculture Robots
This Compact Robot Can Traverse Both Flat & Uneven Outdoor Terrain
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
Roving Projector-Paired Robots
The 2024 Samsung Ballie Keeps an Eye on the Home at CES 2024
AI-Powered Waste Sorters
Glacier's AI Robots Tackle Cut Waste and Emissions With Automated Sorting
AI-Fueled Smart Home Robots
LG's AI Agent is an Adorable Robot with Multiple Assistive Features
Automated Apparel Warehouses
This Adidas Distribution Center in China is Powered By Robots
Innovative Industrial Robots
Pudu Robotics Ventures into the Industrial Robotics Market
Worker Safety-Enhancing Wearable Robotics
Hyundai Motor and Kia Debut the X-Ble Shoulder
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
Open-Source Housekeeping Robots
This Robot Can Be Trained to Perform Various Domestic Chores
Remote-Controlled Humanoid Robots
MiMi Has a Human Operator and AI Assistance Controls
Forest-Fostering Robots
This Dual-Arm Robot is Helping Fight Deforestation In the Amazon
State-of-the-Art Robot Vacuums
Dreame Technology Redefines Clean Living with Dreame X40 Ultra
Roving Security Surveillance Robots
The RB-WATCHER Detects People, Animals, Bags and More
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
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
Beverage Dispensing Robots
Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
Unplugged Coding Robots
ALUX's VINU is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree
Human-Made Lamp Collections
The 'I Am Not a Robot' Collection by Jaro Kose is Handmade
Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs
The KIMM Designs a New Self-Controlled Liberating Wheelchair
Per Plant Farming Solutions
The Small Robot Company is Transforming Agriculture with Edge AI
AI Waste-Sorting Machines
FANUC and Recycleye Team Up to Sort Waste Using Artificial Intelligence
AI-Powered Digital Marketing Support
Boostrbot Transforms Likes Into Leads
AI Humanoid Operating Systems
Nvidia Developed a New AI Mode Dubbed Project GR00T
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
Expansive AI Dictionaries
Latest AI Tools Holds All-Things AI in One Convenient Place
Motion Control Combat Robots
The Ganker EX Pro Combat Robot Works with a Wearable Controller
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
Organized AI Databases
The Many AI Tools Organizes AI Tools By Category
Advanced Robotic Control Platforms
ABB Robotics Introduces a New Automated Robotics Platform
Jellyfish-Inspired Interactive Robots
Adonis Christodoulou Designs the Jellyfish Robot
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
Game-Integrated Robotic Lawn Mowers
Husqvarna Unveils the Doom Game on Its Automower Nera
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
Human-Like AI Agents
D-ID Agents Can Answer Questions in Two Seconds with 90% Accuracy
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
Orthopedic Joint Replacement Robots
Monogram Technologies Relies On AI and Advanced Robotics
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
AI-Powered Baseball Bats
Rawlings Created the '2024 Mach AI' Advanced Baseball Bat
Stair-Climbing Robotic Vacuums
Yun Long Designs the Omnidirectional AI Migo Ascender Robot
AI Robotics Events
Frodobots and YGG Team Aim to Gamify and Accelerate AI and Robotics Research
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
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
Evolving Robot Dog Companions
The Petoi Bittle x is an Interactive Small Robot Pet
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
Spaceship-Like Robot Museums
Melike Altınışık Architects Designs the Seoul Robot & AI Museum
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
Anime Robot Replica Statues
A 59-foot-tall Gundam is Seen in Tokyo Bay's Yokohama Gundam Base
Factory-Implemented Pallet Mover Robots
Samsung Electronics is Using Phenikaa-X's Robot Tech
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
Auto-Transforming Toy Robots
Robosen Presents the New Transformable Grimlock Collectible Robot
Flagship Workplace Robots
Epson Robots Introduces the New GX-B Flagship Series of Robots
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
High-Weight Warehouse-Ready Robots
The OTTO 1200 Autonomous Mobile Robot Supports Ample Weight
Conversational Game Assistants
Roblox is Rolling Out AI-Based Utilities for Its Gaming Platform
Human-Penned AI Newsletters
The 'Not A Bot' Newsletter Explores AI from a Human Perspective
Fast-Paced Robot FPS Games
Roboquest is an Action Roguelike with a Deep Progression System
Reactive AI Robot Vacuums
The Roborock Qrevo Master Achieves 10,000Pa of Suction Power
Diminutive Bipedal Robots
This Compact Robot Uses a Single Motor to Power Both Its Legs
Lighthearted Mobile Shooter Games
Mech Shooter Game Little Big Robots Launches on Mobile
AI Religious Insights
Robot Spirit Guide Provides AI Religious Insights for Multiple Beliefs
Sustainable Repurposed Robots
Sony Japan Debuts a Foster Parent Program for its 'Aibo' Robot Dogs
Conversational AI Companions
Hotbot is an AI Chatbot Offering Friendly & Knowledgeable Assistance
Independently-Running Robotic Dogs
This Quadruped Robot Can Run Persistently Once Launched