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Top 45 Robots Trends in November

From Laundry-Folding Robots to Motorbike-Riding Robots

— November 29, 2015 — Tech
The top November 2015 robots trends highlight the implications of seemingly futuristic robotic innovations that are closer than one might expect.

The DOM Indoors project is one of the first noted in the interior design realm to make use of robotic technology in order to maximize efficiency. The project relies on a small team of robots to reconfigure the modular system into a new arrangement in mere minutes.

Separately, AMP Robotics is a copmpany currently developing a system of robots to be tasked with running a recycling plant. The project aims to reshape the future of recycling by making the process more efficient and less costly.

The top November 2015 robots trends speak to the industry-spanning implications of robotic technology that may not have been previously realized.
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Company-Touring Drones
Company-Touring Drones
This GE Campaign Shares a Behind-the-Scenes View from a Drone
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Island Drone Deliveries
Island Drone Deliveries
Singapore Post is Testing Delivery By Drones On Its Islands
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Miniature Robotic Insects
Miniature Robotic Insects
The Harvard RoboBee is Now Capable of Aquatic Feats
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Playful Robotic Smartphones
Playful Robotic Smartphones
This Japanese Robot Dances, Talks, Takes Calls and Projects Movies
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Ping-Pong Robots
Ping-Pong Robots
This Ping-Pong Robot Features a Tabletop Display
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Artificial Brain Cells
Artificial Brain Cells
A*STAR Has Developed Human Cerebrum Cells for Robotic Use
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Realistic Robotic Fingers
Realistic Robotic Fingers
These Robot Fingers Curve and Straighten When Heated and Cooled
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Responsive Robot Arms
Responsive Robot Arms
This Robotic Tool Respects People and Objects in Its Surroundings
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Inflatable Robot Accessories
Inflatable Robot Accessories
These Inflatable Robot Graspers Promote Careful Handling of Objects
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Revolutionary Redesigned Robots
Revolutionary Redesigned Robots
These Robots Shun Human-Like Appearance For More Efficiency
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Gamified Laundry Robots
Gamified Laundry Robots
'Voris' is an Adorable Robot Friend That Turns Chores Into a Game
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Flexible Untethered Robots
Flexible Untethered Robots
The DuCCT Robot's Electrical Componenets Are Safely Sealed
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Administrative Office Robots
Administrative Office Robots
'Howdy' is an Robot That Automatically Checks In & Organizes Meetings
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Wand-Like Drone Controllers
Wand-Like Drone Controllers
The 'Typhoon Wizard' Lets Users Drive a Drone with One Hand
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Starfish-Tracking Robots
Starfish-Tracking Robots
The COTSbot is Designed to Protect Coral Reefs With Image Monitoring
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Driver-Analyzing Robots
Driver-Analyzing Robots
The Kirobo Mini Robot Can Read Drivers' Emotions
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Flatpack Drones
Flatpack Drones
The Easy Drone XL Pro Quickly Assembles and Disassembles With Minimal Effort
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Spider-Like DIY Robots
Spider-Like DIY Robots
STEMI is a Six-Legged, Open Source Build-Your-Own Robot for Kids
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After Dark Drones
After Dark Drones
The Parrot Airborne Night Drone Has LED Lights to Keep Flying When it's Dark
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Laundry-Folding Robots
Laundry-Folding Robots
The Laundroid Robot Can Execute Different Folding Techniques
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Robotic Fitness Instructors
Robotic Fitness Instructors
This Automated Exercise Coach Helps Seniors Stay in Shape
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Attention-Seeking Talking Robots
Attention-Seeking Talking Robots
The Talking-Ally Robot Detects Distraction and Reacts Accordingly
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Robotic 3D-Printed Hands
Robotic 3D-Printed Hands
This Robotic Limb Can Shake Hands with Humans
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Jumping Spider Robots
Jumping Spider Robots
This Robotic Spider Jumps Much Like Real Jumping Spiders
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Rubbery Robotic Tentacles
Rubbery Robotic Tentacles
This Robotic Tentacle Moves Like a Real Octopus Tentacle
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Flying Paper Cranes
Flying Paper Cranes
This Paper Crane Can Actually Take To the Air
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Robot-Run Concept Stores
Robot-Run Concept Stores
This Retail Outlet Will Be Staffed by Robot Workers
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Artificial Intelligence Home Controllers
Artificial Intelligence Home Controllers
Mycroft is an Open Source Device that Learns Your Habits
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Robot-Run Recycling Plants
Robot-Run Recycling Plants
This Company is Building an Automated Recycling System
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Modular Drones
Modular Drones
The PlexiDrone is Designed to Quickly Assemble When it's Time to Fly
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Throwable Japanese Robots
Throwable Japanese Robots
The QRoSS Robot Tumbles and Then Walks After Being Thrown
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Motorbike-Riding Robots
Motorbike-Riding Robots
The Motobot is a Humanoid Robot That Can Ride Motorbikes
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Robot Building Kits
Robot Building Kits
Cannybots Enable Kids to Learn About Robotics and Engineering in a Fun Manner
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Friendly Retail Robots
Friendly Retail Robots
Pepper the Robot Suggests Wine Pairings and Interacts with Shoppers
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8
Canvas-Painting Robots
Canvas-Painting Robots
This Painting Robot Can Create Works of Art
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Bionic Cartoon Prosthetics
Bionic Cartoon Prosthetics
Open Bionics Updates it's Lineup with Prosthetics for Superhero Fans
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Room-Reconfiguring Robotics
Room-Reconfiguring Robotics
Modular Interiors are Designed with the Help of Robot Assembly
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Educational Programming Toys
Educational Programming Toys
The 'SPRK Edition' is Designed to Make Coding More Accessible
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Driverless Shuttle Services
Driverless Shuttle Services
This Fleet of Autonomous Shuttles Helps Transport Commuters
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Elderly-Assisting Exoskeletons
Elderly-Assisting Exoskeletons
This Robot Exoskeleton is Built to Support Activity in Old Age
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Anti-Drone Cannons
Anti-Drone Cannons
The Anti-UAV Defense System Disables Robotic Aircrafts with Radio Waves
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Minion-Like Coding Robots
Minion-Like Coding Robots
These Kids' Robots Come with a Connected App to Teach Users How to Code
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