Top 20 Robots in 2007 (GALLERY)

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Top 20 Robots

1. Transformers The Movie: Leaked Design, Toy Prototypes and Movie Images

(arnarn) Here you can see several characters’ images, toy prototypes, real vehicles designs, behind the scene images and a lot more. I must say that all characters look is very different (in a good way) from those original transformers characters. All the robots and vehicles look modern and stylish. I can’t… [More]

2. RoboBoyfriend – The Perfect Partner for Girls From the MyPod Generation

(Nisara) Ladies, may I introduce you to your next boyfriend?  The RoboBoyfriend is the perfect guy for ladies from the MyPod generation (the fusion of MySpace and iPod). While real life boys are unreliable or sometimes a bit stupid, the RoboBoyfriend allows you to create your own guy. His facial expressions … [More]

3. U.S. military Develops Robocop Armour for Soldiers

(Justin Good) The future vision of the “bionic warrior” is coming sooner than you might think.  As you can see from the picture, the “Pentagon’s Future Warrior Concept” truly looks something straight out of a sci-fi thriller like Robocop.  The solider of the (near) future will be outfitted with a “powerful exosk… [More]

4. CB2 Robot Baby - Japanese Researchers Develop Creepiest Bot Ever (VIDEO)

(Jeremy Gutsche) Researchers at The Japan Science and Technology Agency have created a baby robot with the intelligence of a 1-2 year old baby.  The baby is called Child-Robot with Biometric Body, CB2 for short. 
The robot can sense sight, hearing and touch through 200 tactile sensors.  The goal of the project is t… [More]

5. Humanoid Robots Working For Japanese Sex Clubs

(Hobbyist) Laws in Osaka prohibit humans from engaging in many immoral activities, including the recruitment of new customers into sex clubs.  Fear not, technology has come to rescue.  Sex clubs in Japan are now employing Humanoid robots to recruit new patrons from the street.  The robots wear high school unif… [More]

6. Chaos Robot - Tow a Hummer, Rescue Stuff, Attack Your Neighbour (VIDEO)

(Jeremy Gutsche) In addition to looking cool, the Choas robot can climb over pretty much anything and it’s strong enough to pull a Hummer. [More]

7. R2-D2 Home Entertainment Robot + Projector + iPod Docking Station (VIDEO)

(Jeremy Gutsche) What the hell?  This R2-D2 robot is a complete home entertainment system.  It includes a projector, an iPod docking station, DVD Player and wiless FM transmitter.  The price is £1,300, proving that you can put a price on being. [More]

8. Stair Climbing Robot Wheelchair - The iBot Mobility System (VIDEO)

(Jeremy Gutsche) Power across sand or gravel, climb stairs or balance at eye level.  The iBot Mobility System redefines the capabilities of a wheelchair enabling the disabled. [More]

9. Gupi the Robot Guinea Pig - The Next Tamagochi? (VIDEO)

(Hobbyist) Would you like to have a pet, but worry about things like leaving them alone while you head to work every day? Be ready for the responsibility of owning a pet because the robot pet Gupi, the intelligent robot guinea pig, is here which is perfect for people like you.

Cute and fluffy like a real guin… [More]

10. Robo-Jockey Camel Riders (VIDEO)

(Hobbyist) Having a lightweight riders means everything when it comes to horse racing. Same concept applies to camel racing in quatar. Because of that, in the early 1990s, kids as young as 5 and 6 were replacing traditional jockeys in Qatar’s camel races. After a huge uproar over child trafficking and interven… [More]

11. Robot Built Homes - Replacing Inefficient Humans (Video) (VIDEO)

(Chris Skleryk) In a world where demand is high and most products are automatically produced by robots, it only makes sense that our dwellings follow that trend. Dr. Behrokh Khoshneivis is leading a team at USC who are almost ready to unveil the robot. Costing $1.5M, this robot is designed to build homes with absol… [More]

12. Robot Guard - Samsung’s Sentry Robot Kicks Ass (VIDEO)

(Hobbyist) Imagine, you’re a burglar or an employee and you want to gain access to your companies building. What would you do if this building is guarded by an electric robot? Run like hell! The South Korean company Samsung has developed a new, autonomous robot who can guard a certain territory. It can even de… [More]

13. The Snake Robot - ACM-R5 (VIDEO)

(TechnoGadget) The Hirose Fukushima Robotics lab developed an amphibious snake-like robot named “ACM-R5” that can maneuver both on ground and in water surging its long body. It can form a smooth shape due to this joint composition, and it is essential for efficient locomotion. The ACM-R5 is set with paddles and pa… [More]

14. Humanoid Robot - Honda’s Asimo revealed at CES (VIDEO)

(Angela Lowe) Honda Motors revealed their humanoid new and improved robot, Asimo at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s human like movements are uncanny. It can now run at 4 mph, kick a ball, and climb up and down the stairs as seen in the attached video. The 51 inch tall robot has enha… [More]

15. Brotron - Robot Art That Takes Your Breath Away (GALLERY)

(Trendopoly) Robots have long been the fixation of sci-fi writers, movie makers and just about anyone interested in artificial intelligence. The artwork of Greg Brotherton and his Brotron installment feeds into that lust as it brings to live (at least partially) the stuff that dreams are made of, in metal and ri… [More]

16. Trouser Ironing Robot - Stay Lazy and Look Good

(POPEYE) How to save your time for ironing your trousers? The solution is here. This machine will take only 2 min 30 sec for ironing your pants.
“The T-press is a new machine that promises one step pants pressing. Put your trousers in the press holder, select the temp and press the start button. The press ir… [More]

17. Israel Creating a Robotic Killer Insects

(TechnoGadget) Israel is creating a robotic insect called the “bionic hornet” a MAVs (Micro Air Vehicles) that can chase, photograph and even kill its target. It will be used for specific tactical missions, technical director of the Assessment and Demonstrations Division Fred Davis from the Air Force Research La… [More]

18. Isreal Unveils VIPeR Killer Robot

(Jeremy Gutsche) Soon you can be freaked out knowing that the Viper Killer Robot is roaming around Isreal equipped with bomb-sniffing equipment, and Uzi machine gun and a video camera. [More]

19. Technology For Pets - The Litter Robot Self-Cleaning Litter Box

(Trend Spotter) Do you have a cat… or even four? Then the Litter Robot may well be a worthwhile investment for your home. Completely automated, this wicked cool device knows when you kitty is done has done it’s business and it whisks away the mess into a large, smell-proof container for later disposal. [More]

20. Transformers - Next Summer’s Hottest Movie and Cult Sensation? (VIDEO)

(Pocket) Whoo.. Transformers,the ultimate boys toy back when we kidults were all wee tackers is making it’s live action big screen debut.  I dunno why the Transformers was such a hit- maybe it was the ‘toon that brought transforming robots to the western world, or maybe it was just tough to think your dad’s … [More]