The innovations that are included in this grouping of August 2017 robot trends range from smart home systems, to useful devices that can monitor the levels of growth across a farm's fields.
In addition, there's also examples of high-tech toys that can be controlled with Bluetooth, such as the 'Roby d'Bear' robot that works with a connected app. Intended for children, the robot supplies its user with hours of entertainment by mimicking their movements and singing along to songs. In addition, Roby d'Bear features a built-in alarm system and can even place calls, making it a multi-functional tool that's great to have around the home.
Also included in these August 2017 robot trends in the updated Kuri robot, which was celebrated at CES 2017 for its friendly demeanor, sleek aesthetic, and useful home functions. Although the robot has always been able to respond to its human owners, the updated version can see when pets are in view as well so that it can interact with them.
Top 30 Robot Trends in August
From Facial Recognition Ticket Systems to Terrain-Mapping Drones:
Riley von Niessen — Aug 26, 2018 — Tech
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Single-Passenger Racing Drones
The Accula QX44 Skyster Reaches Speeds of up to 666 km/h
29
High-Tech Tag Games
Tag Team Inc. is Reinventing Laser Tag with 3D-Printed Weapons, AI and Drones
28
Smart Motion-Tracking Night Lights
The 'ZING' Home Night Lights Incorporate Motion-Sensing Tech
27
Voice-Activated Intelligent Thermostats
The Microsoft GLAS Cortana Smart Thermostat is Efficient
26
Facial-Recognition Cafe Loyalty Programs
Bahista Cafe Rewards Customers With the Help of Tech
25
Autonomous Food Delivering Robots
The 'Carriro Delivery Bot' is Bringing Sushi to Offices in Japan
24
Drone Photography Books
'Dronescapes: The New Aerial Photography' Features Bird's Eye Views
23
Smart Countertop Beer Systems
The 'BrewQube' Draft System Puts Fresh Beer Access in Your Kitchen
22
Hike-Enabling Prosthetic Legs
The 'Hierex' Prosthetic Leg Concept Enables Amputees to Hike
21
AI-Powered Speakers
The Alibaba Tmall Genie X1 is a Small-Scale Smart Speaker for the Home
20
Palm-Sized Underwater Drones
The 'Druiser' Underwater Wireless Drone Captures Scenes Seamlessly
19
Kid-Friendly Robot Kits
'IronBot Chap' is a DIY Robotics Kit for Kids That Offers STEM Education
18
Mars Colonization Vehicles
The Mars Explorer Can Traverse the Red Planet with Ease
17
Kid-Friendly Robots
The Pudding BeanQ Robot Has a Charming, Friendly Aesthetic
16
Drone-Disabling Airport Systems
The DroneShield DroneSentry Deters Drone Flight By Jamming Signals
15
Retail Facial Recognition Services
Walmart is Developing Technology to Detect Unhappy Shoppers
14
Terrain-Mapping Drones
The Ardea Drone Autonomously Navigates Areas and Has Three Propellers
13
Circular Emergency Response Drones
The ARUS Drone Incorporates a Rounded Design Aesthetic
12
Pet Recognition Robots
The Kuri Robot Now Recognizes When Dogs and Cats are in View
11
Waste Reduction Robots
'Clarke' Can Separate Garbage from Recyclables in Landfills
10
Crop-Monitoring Robots
The 'AGRowBot' Keeps an Eye on Crops on Small and Medium-Sized Farms
9
Open-Source Sport Robots
The 'BADDY' Badminton Robot is Suitable for Players of All Skill Levels
8
Facial Recognition Tickets
Bristol Robotics Lab is Developing the Future of Ticketing in the UK
7
Shuttlecock-Shaped Robots
This Pipeline Robot Can Be Inserted Into Fire Hydrants to Detect Leaks
6
Chatbot-Ordered Clothing Collaborations
Adidas X Alexander Wang Season 2 is Ordered Via Chatbot
5
Interactive Bear Toys
Roby d'Bear is a Robot That Blurs the Lines Between Tech and Reality
4
Extreme Sports Drones
The Airdog 2 is Designed for Photographing and Filming Extreme Sports
3
Controllable Prosthetic Thumbs
The 'Third Thumb' Allows Users to Extend Their Natural Abilities
2
Organic Vine-Like Robots
Stanford University's Growing Robot Moves Like a Natural Creature
1
Metropolitan Drone Films
Mariana Bisti's Drone Film Captures the Architecture of Hong Kong
Related Ideas
AI-Powered Tabletop Robots
Sseo Kimm Designs the Tailor Robot Powered by AI Technology
Dishwasher-Loading Humanoids
The Figure 02 Robot Can Autonomously Fill the Dishwasher
Robotic Companion Smartphone Models
The HONOR ROBOT PHONE Has a Rotating Camera on a Gimbal
Ambient Moisture Capture Vacuums
The 3i S10 Ultra Robot Vacuum Features the WaterRecycle System
Automated Kitchen Robots
CircusOS Robot Kitchen is Crafted to Replace an Entire Restaurant
Emotion Recognition Robot Pets
The 'Kakaloom' Pet Responds to the User's Mood and More
Adorable Cyber-Pet Robots
Ollobot, an Emotionally Supportive Social Robot, Will Debut at CES 2026
Autonomous Racing Humanoids
Honor’s Marathon Robot Wins Beijing Half-Marathon
Automated Retail Concepts
VenHub Smart Stores Use Ai & Robotics to Redefine a Shopping Experience
Performance-Driven Smart Appliances
Dreame Technology Introduces the 'Beyond Smart' Ecosystem
Ai Desk Companion Robots
Lenovo Ai Workmate Concept is a Moving Robotic Arm with Expression
Emotional Companion Robots
The X-Origin 'Yonbo' Smart Home Robot Has Long-Term Memory
Dual-Perception Robotic Mowers
The Anyonebot M1 Adjusts According to Grass Type and Length
Cartoonish In-Car Connectivity Robots
The Conceptual 'TOOOONY' Car Robot Features 4G LTE
Humanoid Chore Robots
The MindOn Unitree G1 Performs Tasks Without Teleoperation
Wearable Digital Pets
CREATURE STARBOY Wearable Digital Pet Reacts to Faces and Gestures
Portable AI Emotional Companions
Tuya Smart and Robopoet Debut the Cellular-Enabled Fuzozo
Next-Gen Autonomous Retail Robots
Simbe Robotics Has Launched the Tally 4.0 Retail Robot
High-Profile Live Performance Marketing
Rokid Delighted Folks with a High-Profile Marketing Event
Adaptive Robotic Harvesting Systems
Osaka Metropolitan University Unveiled Edge IoT Harvester
AI-Powered Customer Service Humanoids
Realbotix Spotlights Its AI-Powered Humanoid Robotics
Novel Robotic Vending Machines
Sweet Robo Presents ChocoPrint™ at the 2026 CES Event
AI-Powered Grilling Robots
GRILL X Analyzes Charring Levels & Reactions Like a Chef
Advanced Entry-Level Robot Lawnmowers
The Dreame A2 1200 Has 3D LiDAR and More
Humanoid Tote-Handling Robots
Agility Robotics Deploys Digit at Toyota Plant
Factory-Ready Humanoid Robots
The Boston Dynamics Atlas is Optimized for Industry at CES 2026
Cute AI-Powered Companions
Luka AI Cube and the Luka Robot Take Center Stage at CES 2026
Robotic Smell Integrations
Ainos and ugo Pioneer a Groundbreaking AI Nose System in Japan
Vision-Based AI Fridges
Samsung Will Unveil the Bespoke AI Refrigerator Family Hub at CES 2026
Character-Driven Smart Home Hubs
The Samsung Project Luna Has a Charming Design
Dirt-Detecting Robot Vacuums
The Kärcher RVF 7 Comfort Extra Robot Vacuum is Ultra-Advanced
AI Retail Cobots
Badger Technologies' Digital Teammate Works Alongside Employees
Compact Industrial Robot Dogs
The Unitree As2 is a Load-Carrying Companion
Autonomous Vehicle Platforms
Tensor Robocar Showcases Level 4 Autonomous Mobility At CES 2026
Self-Sterilizing Robot Vacuums
The NARWAL Freo Z10 Ultra Has AI Vision Technology
Adaptive Automated Cleaning Device
Robotin is Introducing the R2 Pro at CES 2026
Mobile Robot Assistants
Zeroth’s W1 Highlights Autonomous Navigation and Conveyance
Optimized Protection Security Sensors
These New Ring Smart Home Sensors Were Shown Off at CES 2026
Transforming Robotic Speakers
The Robosen Soundwave Transforms from a Toy to a Speaker
Consumer-Targeted Humanoids
Noetix Robotics' Bumi is Priced Under $1,400
Video-Trained Robotic Systems
Rhoda Introduced Its Rhoda Platform
AI-Driven Art Toys
MOMOTOY Debuts in the Us at Toy Fair New York
Adaptive AI-Powered Lawnmowers
These New Husqvarna Robot Mowers Come in Four Models
Programmable Robot Toys
Robosen's MINI Robots Introduce a First-of-Its-Kind Smart Toy Platform
Autonomous Home Robots
The Memo Home Robot Introduces Hands-Free Espresso Making and Dish Loading
Visual AI Robot Vacuums
The Dyson Spot+Scrub™ Ai Hygienically Cleans Stains and More
Humanoid Robot Games
The Great Robot Olympics Reveals Both Promise and Prose in Ai Evolution
Ultra-Compact Autonomous Vacuums
iRobot's Roomba Mini Robot Vacuum & Mop + Dock is Efficient
Advanced Robotic Vacuum Lineups
Narwal Introduced a Suite of Smart Cleaning Devices at CES 2026
Urban Robot Traffic Safety
POLIS Concept Reimagines Urban Traffic Safety in Robot Powered Cities
AI-Powered Pet Products
PETKIT is Showcasing an Expanded Range of Connected Devices at CES 2026
Autonomous Residential Delivery Robots
GoLe-Robotics' AA-2 is a 2026 CES Innovation Awards Honoree
Self-Editing Pet Companion Robots
'The Vex' is a Pet Companion that Makes Highlight Videos
Miniature Flying Robots
MIT's Tiny Robot is Made to Fly by Using the Flight Kinematics of a Bee
Ai-Powered Home Robots
EBO Max FamilyBot Detects Falls and Recognizes Faces at Home
Multifunctional Robotic Tables
The Come Together Robot Concept Features a Fridge and Speaker
Smart AI-Powered Cameras
Limelight Vision Revolutionizes Robotics Competitions with the LL4
AI-Powered Humanoid Robot Cleaners
X Square Robot Runs a Innovative Home Cleaning Service
Stair-Climbing Robot Vacuums
The Roborock Saros Rover Has AI Capabilities at CES 2026
Tidy Home Humanoids
Helix 02 by Figure Can Now Clean the Living Room
Humanoid Robot Chefs
Robbyant R1 Cooked Four Dishes for Shanghai Bund Conference Attendees
Robotic Wedding Cakes
RoboCake Shared Advancements in Robotic Food Research at Expo 2025 Osaka
Low-Cost Robot Vacuum Systems
The Roborock Q7 TF+ is Targeted Towards Entry-Level Users
AI-Powered Parenting Platforms
Bobo Debuts in the US with Predictive Child Development Technology
AI-Powered Robotic Vacuums
Dohyuk Joo Designs the Keepy Home Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
Unified Robot Intelligence Platforms
Accenture Has Invested in General Robotics’ GRID Platform
Educational Robotics
South Africa Unveiled Its First AI-Powered Teaching Robot
Shelf-Scanning Robot Services
ShelfOptix Helps Retailers Access Insights with a Subscription
Freshness-Focused Perishable Goods Tools
Simbe Recently Enhanced Its Data Analytics Platform
Cyber Pet Companions
OlloBot Introduces Low-Maintenance AI Pets for Emotional Support
General-Purpose Humanoid Robots
Figure 03 Performs Human-Like Tasks & Learns Directly from People
Real Life Cinematic Robots
The G1T4-M1N1 Droid is Launching for Star Wars Day
Humanoid Robot Innovations
EngineAI Presents Its Innovations at the World Robot Conference 2025
Automated Land Surveying Robots
Civ Robotics 'CivDot' Marks Out Parameters in an Automated Manner
Automation-Focused Robotics Divisions
Nextracker Establishes a Dedicated AI and Robotics Division
Production-Ready Robotic Taxis
Volkswagen Presents its ID. Buzz AD Robotic Taxi Vehicle
AI-Powered Manufacturing Technology
The Korea Innovation Foundation Supports ARA
Autonomous Industrial Robots
Doosan Robotics' Solutions are Practical & Award-Winning
Home-Monitoring Robot Vacuums
The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra is Powered by AI
Multi-Tasking Garden Robots
NexLawn Master X Vison Adds Tool-Swapping Robotic Arm
Walking-Assist Wearable Robots
WIM KIDS Won a Digital Health CES 2026 Innovation Award
Friendly Efficient Delivery Robots
The Conceptual 'PAT' Autonomous Delivery Robot is Reliable
Assistive Homecare Robots
Zeroth Robotics Debuts M1 Humanoid For Everyday Support
Emotionally Intelligent Retailer Platforms
JK Tech Spotlights Its Artificial Intelligence Platform
Comprehensive XR Lineups
Goertek Spotlights Its Extended Reality Range at CES 2026
Real-World Service Robots
UniX AI's Wanda 2.0 and 3.0 are Presented for Deployment
Significant Robot-Focused Investments
Robotera is Developing Embodied Artificial Intelligence
Human-Level Performance Robotics
Humanoid robot surpasses human marathon speeds in real-world race
Autonomous Mobility Robots
MobED is a Production-Ready Robot Built for Real-World Tasks
Local Delivery Robots
DoorDash Dot Was Specifically Designed for Neighborhood Trips
Autonomous Urban Service Robots
The City of Irvine & Daxbot Embark on an Urban Mapping Initiative
Touch-Responsive Robotic Pets
The OwlBear AI Pet Robot Has 16-Point Bionic Skin
Roblox Popularity Trackers
Rotrends Shows What’s Popular on Roblox and Why
AI Checkout Kiosks
Retailers Embrace AI Vision To Speed Self-Checkout Lines
Future Car Innovation Solutions
LG Innotek Will Showcase Hardware and Ai‑based Software at CES
Entertaining Pet Care Robots
The Tuya Smart Aura Keeps Pets Company at CES 2026
Innovative Robotic Systems
ENGINEAI Robotics Technology Debuts the T800 and the PM01
AI Robot Vacuums
Roborock Saros 20 Introduces Adaptive Navigation for Complex Home Cleaning
Autonomous Outdoor Sweeping Innovations
Jtibot's Autonomous Outdoor Sweeper Debuts in Europe
Self-Cleaning Pool Robots
The Beatbot AquaSense X AI Robotic Pool Cleaner Was at CES 2026
Tech-Driven Building Toys
LEGO Introduced Its New Smart Play Platform with Enhanced Technology
Strategic Humanoid Robots
Series Appoints Humanoid Robot 'Uri' as Chief Marketing Officer
Toddler-Friendly Robot Fans
Baby FuFu Robot Fan Cools and Protects Kids at CES 2026
Automotive Robotics Integration
Kia integrates robots into mobility and delivery platforms
Conversational Robot Baristas
Second Space's KUBI Dynamically Interacts with Customers
Smart Mobility Vehicles
The Strutt ev¹ Features Tech Pioneered for Autonomous Cars
Ultra-Compact Robotic Vacuum Cleaners
3i is Debuting a Series of Models at the IFA 2025 Trade Show
Pet Fur Robot Vacuums
The BISSELL FlexClean FurForce Tackles Pet Messes
Emotive AI Companions
OUROBOT Listens, Understands and Supports Well-Being
Robotic Food Serving-Focused Milestones
Chef Robotics Annouces 100 Million Servings
Autonomous Lawn Care Platforms
MAMMOTION Has Introduced a New Robotic Navigation Platform
Rugged Robotic Lawn Mowers
Segway Navimow Caters to Different Scenarios with Its Range of Mowers
Embodied AI Production Systems
Agibot Advances Real-World Deployment of AI-Powered Robots
Smart Home Cleaning Promotions
Roborock is Celebrating its 11th Anniversary
Autonomous Weed-Control Robots
Carbon Robotics Launches Large Plant Model For Real-Time Weeding
Interactive Robotic Demonstrations
GoLabs and GOTRAX Partner to Spotlight a New Golf Cart
Small Home Vacuum Cleaners
The Roborock F25 GT Features DirTect Smart Sensors
Connected Vision Tennis Robots
The Aceii One Enables Human-Like Tennis Training
Ceiling-Mounted AI Companions
The Penguins Innovate White Rabbit is a Next-Gen Home Robot
AI Restaurant Automation
Techryde AI Automates Restaurants, Streamlining Orders Efficiently.
Embodied Intelligence Robots
Gemini Robotics Brings General-Purpose AI Into Real-World Robots
High-End Hand-Held Cleaning Devices
Roborock Presents the F25 Ultra Vacuum & Saros Z70 Updates
Industry-Grade Autonomous Vehicle Innovations
STEER Tech and KINEXON Enhance Self-Driving Vehicles
Voice-Led Fabrication Robots
MIT Debuts System Turning Spoken Object Requests Into Reality
AI-Powered Robotic Lawnmower Expansions
Roborock is Embracing Outdoor Robotics with a New Range
AI-Powered Industrial Robots
Gemini AI Powers Industrial Robot Systems
Integrated Exoskeleton Technology Systems
RoboCT Presents an Ecosystem for Exoskeleton Technology
Autonomous Office Helper
The Nubo Smart Office Robot Streamlines Printing and Document Delivery
Autonomous Carpet-Scrubbing Robots
The Robotin R2 Robot Carpet Cleaner Washes and Dries Flooring
Intuition-Inspired Robot Safety Technologies
Algorized & KUKA Debuts the Predictive Safety Engine
Smart Automatic Litter Boxes
The New Whisker Litter-Robot Lineup is the Most Advanced to Date
AI Workforce Directories
Robotlist Offers Businesses A Catalog Of AI Robots And Virtual Agents
Comprehensive Tactile Sensing Infrastructure
Ensuring Technology Debuts Two Hardware Innovations
AI Adoption Insights
The 2025 State Of AI Development Reveals Key Industry Trends
Family-Friendly AI Shopping Assistants
Duckymaze's New Tool Interacts with Voice & Text Prompts
Modular Robot Developments
The Tron 2 Modular Robot with Three Configurations
Humanoid Mobility Robots
Mobileye And Mentee Advance Physical AI For Humanoid Robotics
Multi-Protocol Smart Home Devices
THIRDREALITY Has Outlined Its Forthcoming Product Strategy
Foundational Embodied Robots
The TRON 2 Modular Humanoid Robot from LimX Dynamics is Advanced
AR-Sourced Navigation Features
Niantic Spatial And Coco Robotics Announced A Mapping Partnership