The top April 2016 robot ideas reveal not just concepts, but real-world examples of technology that are equipped to help with everything from washing windows to serving police task forces.
In the near future, the average person may be able to enjoy at-home bots that will assist them with everything from personal finance to tidying up kitchens and cars. Recently, one robot that made headlines around the world was Domino's DRU, which is capable of making autonomous pizza deliveries to homes.
From a business perspective, robots are also being readily adopted as hotel concierges, classroom aids, online research collectors and tools that are able to take apart mobile devices and separate used parts that could be potentially recycled or salvaged. By automating repetitive tasks, these capable robots free up more time for human attention to be given where it matters most.
Top 30 Robot Ideas in April
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Anti-Drone Bazookas
The SkyWall 100 Net Bazooka Offers Enhanced Airspace Control
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Window-Washing Drones
The 'WINBOT 830' Window Cleaning Robot Makes Household Chores Automatic
28
Gecko-Inspired Robots
This Climbing Robot Was Developed At Stanford University
27
DIY Professional Drone Kits
The FireClouds AirFrame Kit Comes with Everything to Make a Drone
26
Robotic Component Kits
The 'PurpleKit' Home Robot Construction Kit Provides Components to DIY
25
Contraceptives Delivery Drones
Long-Flying UAVs are Being Used to Prevent Unwanted Pregnancies
24
Shark-Detecting Drones
The 'Little Ripper' Shark Warning Drone will Ensure Safety in Australia
23
Robotic Educational Kits
The Sony Global Education 'KOOV' Kit Focuses on Teach Kids STEM
22
Robotic Vacuum Decals
The Bel & Bel Star Wars Decals Merge Sci-Fi with Household Cleaning
21
Elderly-Assisting Robots
This Social Robot is Designed to Keep the Elderly Engaged and Independent
20
Navigational Robot Drones
The X-Star Premium Drone Uses Starlink for Safe and Directional Flight
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AI Enforcement Drones
The 'Metropolis' Police Drone Would Interact with Humans on the Road
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Obstacle-Avoiding Photography Drones
The DJI PHANTOM 4 Aerial Drone is Packed with Impressive AI
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Pizza-Delivering Robots
The Domino's DRU Robot Vehicle Delivers Pizza in Brisbane
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Infant-Targeted Robots
These Mechanical Toys are Designed to Help Children Relate to Robots
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High-Five Robots
GIMI-5 is a Future Robot from RPA That Gives High-Fives
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Affordable Floor-Cleaning Robots
The iRobot Braava Jet 240 Floor Mopping Robot is Simply Designed
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Lifting Assistance Suits
The Panasonic Assist Robot Helps Wearers Lift Things
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AI Saving Apps
This Artificially Intelligent Saving and Investment App Helps You Manage Money
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Robot Programming Apps
The SPRK Lightning Lab App Lets You Program the Sphero Robot Toy
10
Robot Hotel Concierges
The Hilton Hotel Has Announced a Pilot Program with IBM Watson
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Cognitive Chat Bots
Microsoft's 'Tay' AI Uses Conversations to Collect User Data
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Empathetic Educational Robots
The Fluffy Tega Robot Motivates Children to Learn
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Vacuum-Connected Apps
The New Neato Apple Watch App Controls the Botvac Vacuum from Anywhere
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Smartphone-Recycling Robots
'Liam' is an Apple Robot That Takes Phones Apart for Reuse
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Scorpion-Inspired Robots
The Scorpion Hexapod Can Automatically Respond to Interactions
4
Kitchen-Cleaning Robots
Rollin' Justin is a Kitchen Robot That Cleans Countertops and Cars
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Hiker-Rescuing Drones
This Portable Drone Detects Hikers Lost In the Canadian Wilderness
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Satellite-Repairing Robots
DARPA's Robotic Servicing Vehicle Can Repair Satellites In Orbit
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Light-Steered Robots
This Bio-Bot Can Be Steered and Directed Using Light
Related Ideas
Solo Citizen Protection Robots
The HOM-E Companion Robot by KeeJung Song Keeps Users Safe
AI-Powered Bedside Massage Robots
The 'Phill' Massager Robot Allows for Spa Treatments from Home
Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Next-Gen Humanoid Robots
The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 Robot Can Delicately Manipulate Objects
Discreet Furniture-Like Home Robots
The 'Cor!' Smart Home Robot Concept Blends into Living Spaces
AI-Powered Weeding Robots
The 'Vulcan' Uses Machine Learning to Precisely Extract Weeds
Crop-Scouting Robots
Meropy's Innovation Helps Monitor and Take Care of Crops
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
Low-Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The Narwal Freo X Ultra Operates Independently for Nearly Two Months
Roving Robotic AC Systems
This Robot Air Conditioner Concept by Miray Ozlem ER is Refreshing
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
Guarding Humanoid Robots
EvoGuard is a Smart Security Solution at CES 2023
Skincare Support Robots
The Conceptual LG CLOi Mister Robot Delivers Hot or Cold Steam and More
AI-Enabled Walking Robots
Tesla's Optimus Robot is Poised to Redefine the Boundaries of AI
Automated Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Shows Off Self-Cleaning at CES 2023
Child-Friendly Service Robots
The Hyundai Next Generation Service Robot is Expressive
Back-Targeting Massage Robots
This Robot Uses AI and Computer Vision to Deliver a Soothing Massage
Expressive Home Assistance Robots
The Conceptual Oppo Xiaobu Has a Modular Hand for Helping
AI-Powered Lawnmower Robots
The RoboUP Robot Lawn Mower Doesn't Require a Perimeter Wire
Reactive Robotic Dog Companions
The 'ORo' Robot Tends to the Needs of Canines at CES 2024
Fully Automated Robot Vacuums
Dreame Technology Launched Its New DreameBot L10 Ultra Robot Vacuum
Fully Autonomous AI Restaurants
CaliExpress by Flippy is a World-First Restaurant
Smart Kitchen Robots
The Mycook NEXT is an All-in-One Kitchen Robot to Elevate Cooking Efficiency
AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
The Figure 01 Can Walk and Perform Basic Tasks On its Own
Holistic Home Cleaning Robots
The Yeedi M12 Pro+ Works with the OMNI Station
Automated Robotic Salad Bars
The sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen is Being Tested in Illinois
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
Elderly Care Robots
Shown at CES 2023, Aeo is a Robot That Patrols & Disenfects Hospitals
Autonomous Food Delivery Robots
The ITRI Cubot ONE Autonomous Mobile Robot Works Indoors or Out
AI CEO Humanoids
Dictador's MIKA Made an Appearance at the Salz21 Conference
Miniature Air Purifier Robots
Sang il Shin Designs the Small PLANI Robot Concept
Bipedal Automation Robots
OpenAI and 1X Showcased an Advanced Humanlike Robot for Automation
Automated Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The DreameBot X30 Ultra Eliminates Manual Cleaning at CES 2024
Adaptable Dual-Cleaning Robot Vacuums
The roborock QX Revo Has Dual-Spinning Mop Heads
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
Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
The Conceptual ROBO A2Z Delivery Vehicle is Advanced
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Autonomous Support Cargo Robots
The 'evoBOT' Handles Heavy Loads with Two Wheels
AI-Powered Cat Tracking Robots
The 'O Sitter' Smart Companion Robot Keeps Cats Company
Warehouse-Ready Humanoid Robots
The Apptronik 'Apollo' Helps Out with Commercial Operation Tasks
Bubble Tea Robots
ADAM by Richtech Robotics Delighted Attendees at CES 2023
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
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
AI-Powered Desktop Robots
The 'Doly' Companion Robot is Advanced and Educational
Duck-Like Waste Robots
The Conceptual 'Qua' Waste Management Robot Keeps Cities Cleaner
AI-Powered Cooking Appliances
The Kitchen Idea KODY 29 Offers 21 Cooking Modes
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
Stir-Frying Kitchen Robots
BOTINKIT P MAX is a Next-Gen Smart Cooking Robot
Intelligent Navigation Robot Vacuums
The Roborock Q Revo is Self-Emptying and Self-Refilling
AI-Fueled Smart Home Robots
LG's AI Agent is an Adorable Robot with Multiple Assistive Features
Robot Tomato Harvesters
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds & Four Growers Unveil a Robotic Tomato Harvester
Voice-Controlled Robot Dogs
Petoi Recently Introduced the Palm-Sized Bittle X Companion
Smart Home Robots
EBO X is a Smart Home Robot Unveiled at CES 2023
Home Improvement Chatbots
FixxAI is a Homeowner's Co-Pilot for Home Improvement Projects
Open-Source Housekeeping Robots
This Robot Can Be Trained to Perform Various Domestic Chores
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
AI Burger-Making Robots
Aniai's Alpha Grill Combines Artificial Intelligence and Automation
Auto-Adjustment Robotic Vacuums
The ECOVACS DEEBOT T20 OMNI Sanitizes Itself
All-in-One AI Vacuum Cleaners
The Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo Will Debut at CES 2024
Digitally Assisted Assembly Lines
Chipotle's Digital Makeline Uses Automation to Build Meals
Robot-Improving AI Tools
DeepMind Unveiled the 'RT-2' AI Focused on Robotics Intelligence
Beverage Dispensing Robots
Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
Autonomous Gas-Pumping Robots
Autofuel is a New Robotic Refueling System Catered for Drivers
Robot-Enabled Locker Deliveries
Ottobot Lockers Brings a Delivery Innovation to CES 2024
Flexible Multitasking Robots
The KettyBot Pro Supports Personalized Customer Experiences
Robotic Coffee Waiters
The Second Cup Coffee Company's Mozo Robot Will Debut at its Beirut Store
Avocado Preparation Robots
Chipotle's Autocado Cuts, Cores and Peels Avocados
AI-Driven Pizza Innovations
Domino's® and Microsoft Join Forces for Smarter Pizza Orders
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
Automated Dual Robot Vacuums
Ultenic Launches Its New T10 Pro Robot Vacuum with Mop
Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
AI Dinner-Planning Apps
Dinnerfry Uses AI to Learn What You Like
Plumbing-Attached Robotic Vacuums
The SwitchBot S10 Has an Auto-Empty Charging Dock
Remotely Controlled Grain Robots
This Robot Can Relieve Farmers Of Hazardous Grain Bin Tasks
Deep Cleaning Robot Vacuums
The ECOVACS DEEBOT T10 OMNI Offers 5,000Pa of Suction Power
Smart Screen Vacuum Robots
The Redkey R20 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Doesn't Rely on an App
Life-Sized Robot Concierges
Singapore's First Ever Manga Library Features a Robot Concierge
AI-Powered Sous Chefs
Tasty's Botatouille is a Culinary Companion
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
AI Party Planning Assistants
PartyKit Ensures The Little Details are Taken Care of
Robotic Floor Washing Devices
The eufy Robot Vacuum Omni S1 Pro Deep Cleans the Space
Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots
The 'M4' Robot is Capable Of Six Different Types Of Movements
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
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
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Smart Personal Assistants
24me X Uses AI to Help Users Sort Their Days
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
Robotic Convenience Store Deliveries
7-Eleven is Testing Autonomous Robot Delivery in Los Angeles
AI Cocktail Assistants
Thirsty Bot Offers and At-Home Bartender Experience
Swappable Component Robot Cleaners
These iRobot Roomba Combo Units Have Swappable Mopping Bins
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
Low-Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The obode A8+ Robot Vacuum and Mop Has LiDAR Mapping Technology
Foodservice Robot Arms
Doosan Robotics' Cobots Specifically Support the Food & Bev Industry
AI-Powered Food Platforms
Samsung Food Offers Access to Recipes and More
Flower-Inspired Robotic Grippers
This Gripping Tool is Designed to Gently Grasp Delicate Objects
Robot Taxi Car Concepts
Didi Introduces Its a RoboTaxi Concept with Robotic Arms
Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges
Samsung's Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Offers "AI Vision"
Bio-Inspired Guard Dog Robots
Xiaomi Introduces the Robotic Cyberdog 2 with a Friendly Look
Low-Cost Robot Vacuum Ranges
The TP-Link Tapo RV10 Comes in Two Models
Automated Low-Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ Cleans for Up to 30 Days
AI Shopping Assistants
Claros Scours the Internet For the Product You're Looking For
Edge-Detecting Window Cleaners
Ecovac Unveils the 'WINBOT W1 PRO' for Premium Window Cleaning
AI Roleplay Chatboys
DreamPal Lets Users Chat With Intelligent Personality-driven bots
Industry-Leading Delivery Robots
Lucki Pro is a Next-Gen Delivery Robot with Exclusive Features
Gourmet Meal Vending Machines
The Robot Chef Chulchul Box Offers Hot Gourmet Meals in 90 Seconds
Soccer-Dribbling Robots
MIT Researchers Built the Dribblebot Capable of Playing Soccer
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Updated Android Robots
Agility Robotics Unveils its New Digit 2.0 Robot to Help Workers
Four-Armed Surgical Robots
This Robot Lets Surgeons Use Their Arms & Feet to Control Procedures
Empathetic Interactive Game Robots
OMRON Robotic Develops the Forhpeus to Understand Emotions
Dual-Cleaning Robot Vacuums
Xiaomi Unveils the MIJIA Sweeping & Mopping Robot 3S
Robotic Pizza Shops
The Mia V4.5 Robotic Pizza Shop Features Fresh Dough & Stone Hearth Ovens
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
High-Weight Warehouse-Ready Robots
The OTTO 1200 Autonomous Mobile Robot Supports Ample Weight
AI-Powered App Assistants
Yelp Unveils the Yelp Assistant Leveraging AI to Find Contractors
Conversational Game Assistants
Roblox is Rolling Out AI-Based Utilities for Its Gaming Platform
AI-Driven Robot Gloves
A New AI-Powered Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Patients Play Piano Again
Advanced Hospitality Service Robots
Servi Plus is an Upgrade Version of Hospitality Service Robots
Tea-Making Robots
Docomo Showcases a Motion Mimicking Robot Capable of Making Tea
Personalized AI Productivity Platforms
The 'MindOS' Personal AI Automates Everyday Tasks