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Top 40 Robot Innovations in July

From Interactive Family Robots to Anti-Social Robot Apps

— July 30, 2016 — Tech
These July 2016 robots range from robotic pet assistants to outdoor security droids that are designed to ensure safety and privacy for homeowners. In addition to a slew of novelty examples like a robot that suggests what haircut salon owners should invest in, other notables include travel-themed and government-issued examples like an AI city council representatives like IPsoft's Amelia AI program. The unique virtual software is currently being used by London's Enfield Council and makes interacting with city officials a more successful feat for urban residents who seek answers to timely questions. This particular innovation also leaves the Enfield Council's human staff with more time for other tasks while cutting the organization's overall costs.

Other notable July 2016 robots include the Geneva Airport's luggage-collecting robot 'Leo,' designed to care for travelers' belongings while ensuring that bags are safe and directly transported to baggage stowing stations.
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Algorithm-Written Screenplays
Algorithm-Written Screenplays
'Sunspring' is a Science Fiction Story Written by an Algorithm
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Space Junk Cleaners
Space Junk Cleaners
The RemoveDEBRIS Mission Aims to Beautify Outer Space
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38
Sewage-Sampling Robots
Sewage-Sampling Robots
These Robots May Help to Prevent Virus Outbreaks in Cities
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37
AI Virtual Driving Schools
AI Virtual Driving Schools
'Synthia' Creates a Simulation to Train Autonomous Vehicles
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36
Super-Simplified Nano Drones
Super-Simplified Nano Drones
The JetJat Ultra is Ridiculously Easy to Launch and Fly
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35
Prostate Exam-Training Robots
Prostate Exam-Training Robots
This Robotic Rectum Trains Doctors to Carry Out Prostate Exams
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34
AI Government Robots
AI Government Robots
IPsoft's Amelia AI Program is Being Used by the Enfield Council in London
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Cognitive Reminder Robots
Cognitive Reminder Robots
The 'Watch-Bot' Identifies Chores That Humans Have Forgotten
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32
Child-Centric Exoskeletons
Child-Centric Exoskeletons
This Exoskeleton Enhances Mobility and Saves Lives Of Children
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31
Icon-Based Home Controllers
Icon-Based Home Controllers
The 'Vyo' Smart Home Robot Collects Information Via Physical Icons
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30
Remote Control Video Robots
Remote Control Video Robots
The 360 Camera Dolly Lets You Capture Video Remotely
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Luggage-Collecting Robots
Luggage-Collecting Robots
'Leo' is an Autonomous Bot That Cares for the Geneva Airport's Luggage
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Modular Combat Robots
Modular Combat Robots
The 'RoBattle' War Robot is an Advanced Unit that's Ready for Action
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Home-Building Robots
Home-Building Robots
This Free-Form Robotic Printer Can Print Construction Materials
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Automated Office Lunch Apps
Automated Office Lunch Apps
Forkable's AI Orders Office Lunches Without Anyone Lifting a Finger
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25
Anti-Social Robot Apps
Anti-Social Robot Apps
The Ghostbot Ends Unwanted Conversations Without Any Help
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Heavy-Lifting Drones
Heavy-Lifting Drones
The Airvinci Heavy Drone Will Be Able to Carry Human Cargo
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Armed Combat Robots
Armed Combat Robots
The 'Dogo' Robot from Israel General Robotics Climbs Stairs and More
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Auto-Steering Drones
Auto-Steering Drones
The Alphavein Offers a Panoramic View Outside a Car for Seamless Driving
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Domesticated Chore Robots
Domesticated Chore Robots
Elon Musk is Creating a Robotic Cleaner to Simplify Home Errands
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Insecticide-Spraying Drones
Insecticide-Spraying Drones
The Drone Spray Hornet Locates and Demolishes Hornet Nests
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Intelligent Autonomous Health Assistants
Intelligent Autonomous Health Assistants
The 'Pillo' Robot Reorders Medication and Monitors Users
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Athletic Innovation Labs
Athletic Innovation Labs
Under Armour’s New Product Design Facility Uses Robots
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Printed Robot Salamanders
Printed Robot Salamanders
Thsi 3D-Printed Animal Replicates the Movements of an Amphibian
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Dishwashing Quadriped Robots
Dishwashing Quadriped Robots
This Household Robot Was Devised By Boston Dynamics
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Programmable Robot Toys
Programmable Robot Toys
Marty is a Robot for Kids That Teaches Coding in a Fun Way
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Race Car-Inspired Drones
Race Car-Inspired Drones
Vantage Robotics Designed a Drone That's Based on a Formula 1 Race Car
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Obstacle-Evading Drones
Obstacle-Evading Drones
The Typhoon H Pro Drone Uses Intel RealSense Technology
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Autonomous Security Robots
Autonomous Security Robots
'RAMSEE' is a Patrol Robot with Infrared Vision and Real-Time Tracking
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DIY Airplane Headphones
DIY Airplane Headphones
These Newly Proposed Airplane Headphones are Extremely Compact
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Interactive Family Robots
Interactive Family Robots
The 'Aido' Moving Robot Follows Users Around and Offers Assistance
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DIY Robot Creatures
DIY Robot Creatures
UBTECH's Programmable Robotics Kit is Easy Enough for Kids to Use
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Autonomous Robotic Gardeners
Autonomous Robotic Gardeners
The 'FarmBot' Farming Machine Plants and Foster Gardens
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Fast Food Robot Chefs
Fast Food Robot Chefs
Momentum Machines is Opening a Robot Fast Food Joint in San Francisco
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Bionic Gaming Hands
Bionic Gaming Hands
The Deux Ex Arm Turns the Virtual Cyberpunk Universe into a Gaming Accessory
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Haircut-Suggesting Robots
Haircut-Suggesting Robots
At 'PERCUT,' Pepper the Robot Suggests Hairstyles for Men
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Robotic Pet Assistants
Robotic Pet Assistants
This Intelligent Pet Robot Eases Home Tasks and Offers Security
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Outdoor Security Robots
Outdoor Security Robots
The 'ATOM AR3' Bot Interacts with People and Uses Facial Recognition
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Autonomous Indoor Gardens
Autonomous Indoor Gardens
'Véritable' Grows Herbs and Vegetables with No Effort Required
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Adorable Egg-Shaped Robots
Adorable Egg-Shaped Robots
The Tapia AI Companion Robot Acts as a Personal Assistant and a Friend
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