Although we are making leaps and bounds in regards to robotic technology, I can’t help but note that there are still many cartoonish robots being produced. I admit, some of the robots in this cluster are actually cartoons while others are based on cartoons, but there are many that simply look cartoonish.
I understand that these creators are probably more concerned with the technology behind them rather than their looks, but sooner rather than later, these cartoonish robots will no longer exist. That is my prediction.
72 Cartoonish Robots
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Recycled Robots
Reclaim2Fame Uses 80% Recycled Materials to Make Little Gadget Guys
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Robot Soldiers
UN Peace Robots Make Love, Not War
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Real Life Transformers
The Gundamn Robot Stands 59 Feet Tall in Tokyo (UPDATE)
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Cheeky Mechanic Sculptures
Recycled Robots and Ray Guns Look Ready for Trouble
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Repugnant Twin Robots
Pushya and Pullya By Paul Grader Bring Your Conscience to Life
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Plastic Pugilist Costumes
Life-Sized Rockem Sockem Robots are Better than Your Costume
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Robotic Babysitters
In-Store Robo-Nanny Lets You Shop in Peace
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Brooding Robot Portraits
“Transfomers 2: Revenge of the Fallen” Promo Posters
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Papercraft Robots
Shin Tanaka Collaborates with Giant Robot Magazine for These Toy Bots
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Creepy Recycled Sculptures
Nemo Gould Robots
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Picturesque Robot Paintings
Brian Despain Art Shows Robots Living Life to the Fullest
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Nurse Robots
RIBA Assists and Interacts with Humans
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Robots from Deconstructed Gadgets
Recycled Junkbots
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Dinosaur Robot In Demand
Ugobe's Pleo Sells Out
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iRobot Evolution
Documenting iRobot's Design Transformation
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Athletic Mini Robots
The I-Sobot Plays Sports Like Soccer and Boxing
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Emotional Robots
MIT's Nexi
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iPhone Robot Brains
An Interactive Robot Plays, Learns & Dances Thanks to an iPhone Cranium
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Adorable Robotography
'Robots' by Slawomir Jarocki Puts Human-Like Sculptures to Work
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Reassembling Robots
Shape-Shifting Design That Reconfigures After Being Kicked Apart
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Mean Metal Robots
OriginalFake by KAWS & Hajime Sorayama is Fierce Yet Goofy
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Robot Animal Therapy
Paro the Mechanical Baby Seal Helps Sick & Elderly Heal
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Cardboard Robot Disguises
Transform Into Optimus Prime With This Hand-Built Costume
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Robotastic Artworks
Robot Art by Brian Kappel is Funny -- Until We're Their Slaves
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DIY Robots from Aluminum Cans
The Canbot Helps You Recycle, Kinda
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Kissing Robot Fashion
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots "Make Love Not War" Tee
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Dancing Transformer Robot
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Lego Robot
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Shape-Shifting Blob Bots
Chemical Robot Prototypes to Enter Inaccessible Spaces
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Boxy Plush Robots
Bunk Bots Are Cuddly Toy Factory Refugees
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Snowplow Robot
Yuki-Taro is Even Armed GPS and Video Cameras
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Robots with Tentacles
Sculptural Bots Inspired by Nature and Biomimicry
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Dancing Robot Pets
Tattooed iDod Amp'd, iCat, iCy and Ampbot
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Humanoid Robot Teaches Itself To Walk
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Robot Laser Snakes
The RoboBoa is Next in High-Tech Robotic Toys
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DIY Solar-Powered Robots
RobotiKits for Kids Include Happy Hopping Frog Bot
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Robot Penguin Shakers
Cosso Kitchenware Displays Chic and Easy-to-Use Designs
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Cute Rehabilitation Robots
Taizou Offers Beneficial Exercises While Keeping a Smile on His Face
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BeatBots
Socially Rhythmic Robots Dance to the Beat
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Robot Orphanages
Adoptabots Made from Salvaged Material Wait for New Homes
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Song Splitting Robots
'Splitterbot' Allows for Legal Music Sharing
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Running Robots
Toyota's Newer, Faster Robot Gives Us A Reason To Stay In Shape
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Robot Psychologist
MindMentor The Future Of Mental Healthcare
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Robot Cellphone
Toshiba Softbank 815T
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Robot Gamers
Infinite Mario Bros Artificial Intelligence Plays While You Watch
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Grand Canyon Climbing Robots
Panasonic Evolta PR Stunt
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Tissue-Dispensing Robot from Japan
Mospeng-Kun
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Self-Learning Robots
ApriPoko Universal Remote
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Cars & Robots Playing Tag
Playground Games for Machines in Awesome Peugeot 3008 Clip
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Wee Robot Baristas
Hina the Mini-Robot Makes & Serves You a Cup of Joe
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Mall-Roaming Robots
Guard Robot D1 Acts as a Guide and Security Staff
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Tiny Cartwheeling Robots
Vstone Introduces the Amazingly Dexterous Robovie-Nano
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Branded Bartender Robots
Mr. Asahi (UPDATE)
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Construction Cyborgs
Kaputt.R Demolition Robot is a Destructive Demon
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Disco-Dancing Robots
Get Down With These Choreographed R2-D2s
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Robotic Art Challenges
Chris Grines Brings to Life 165 'Bots With Stuff'
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Musical Robots
Honda Asimo to Conduct Orchestra
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Anime Haro Robots
The Animated Gundam 00 Japanese Anime Character
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Menacing Robot Muppets
Does This Belgian Probo Miss the Mark As a Kids' Toy?
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High-Fiving Robots
Ken Lim's Guardian Robot Monitors Your Twitter Feed, Emotes Accordingly
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Research Robots
The Little ZMP RoboCar Provides Answers to Big Car Questions
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Technology With Nervous Systems
The Emotional Heart Robot
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Robotic Bees
Harvard Researchers Get $10 Million to Create Robobees
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Crumb-Eating Robots
The 'MO' Inspired by WALL-E Movie Dusts Away Desk Dirt
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Smelly Emotional Robots
Pomi Emits Smells & Makes Faces
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Robotic Dog-Sitters
Play Fetch With Your Dog While on Vacation With the PetCare Robot
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Soccer-Playing Mini Robots
The AI-Equipped Robo-Q
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DIY Fighting Robots
The Robocraft Boxing Kit
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Skyrocketing Robots
Sandia National Laboratories Creates Hopping Robots For Outer Space Situations
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Robot Wine Holders
Add a Moustache to This Unique Wine Rack
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Robot Spiderman Spinoffs
Spiderbot Mimics Peter Parker's Skills, Sorta
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Solo Citizen Protection Robots
The HOM-E Companion Robot by KeeJung Song Keeps Users Safe
Conceptual AI-Powered Wearables
The Rabbit R1 AI Watch by Alisher Ashimov is Feature-Rich
AI-Powered Bedside Massage Robots
The 'Phill' Massager Robot Allows for Spa Treatments from Home
AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets
Coldstar Art Designs a New Range of Futuristic Helmets
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Quadruped Robot Electric Bikes
The Suzuki MOQBA Rolls, Walks and Even Climbs Stairs
AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
Vadim Sadovski Uses Midjourney AI for This Series
Next-Gen Humanoid Robots
The Tesla Optimus Gen 2 Robot Can Delicately Manipulate Objects
Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
This 'Teletubbies' Apparel Collection is 90s and Y2K-Inspired
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
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
Wearable Robotic Limb Systems
The JIZAI ARMS Robotic Limb System Has Up to Six Arms
AI-Generated Magazine Covers
Glamour Bulgaria's August Issue Has a 100% AI-Generated Photo
Wool-Weaving Cobots
The Flocks Wobot Builds Three-Dimensional Volumes Out of Wool
Film-Inspired AI-Powered Robots
The Doly Robot is Inspired by Wall-E and Rests on the Tabletop
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Socially Motivating Companion Robots
The Conceptual 'Mori' Companion Robot Supports Mental Health
Retro Cartoon-Inspired Clogs
The Jetsons are Highlighted in the Latest Pair of Crocs
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Autonomous Mine Detection Robots
The Conceptual 'Warden' Mine Detector Robot Scouts Terrain
Fully Autonomous AI Masseurs
Robosculptor is a System for Aesthetic Body Contouring
Skincare Support Robots
The Conceptual LG CLOi Mister Robot Delivers Hot or Cold Steam and More
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Child-Friendly Service Robots
The Hyundai Next Generation Service Robot is Expressive
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
AI-Powered Robotic Dog Companions
The Xiaomi CyberDog 2 Easily Traverses Any Home or Environment
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
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
Reactive Robotic Dog Companions
The 'ORo' Robot Tends to the Needs of Canines at CES 2024
Fully Autonomous AI Restaurants
CaliExpress by Flippy is a World-First Restaurant
Artistic AI Robots
XORBIS Showcased the 'Sketcher X' Interactive Drawing Robot at CES 2023
AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
The Figure 01 Can Walk and Perform Basic Tasks On its Own
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
Beer Brew-Accelerating Bots
These Miniature Robots Can Hasten the Fermentation Process
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series
Emilio Alarcón Develops a New Series of Photos Using MidJourney
Standing Quadruped Robots
The 'ANYmal' Robot Easily Traverses Any Landscape and Performs Tasks
Cartoon-Reflecting Rideable Motorcycles
Toyota and The Pokémon Company Bring Miraidon to Life
Advanced Robotic Footwear
Shift Robotics Introduces the Updated Moonwalkers X Robotic Shoes
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
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
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-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
Robotic Baby Car Puppets
The Iruyo Intelligent Puppet Keeps Babies Calm in the Car
AI-Powered Video Tools
Sora Creates High-Quality Videos from Text Prompts
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series
The New LEGO R2-D2 is Built to be Smaller This Time
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
Diminutive Quadruped Robots
This AI-Powered Robot Boasts a Highly Versatile Robotic Arm
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-Supported Humanoid Robots
Fourier Has Unveiled the GR-1 Artificial Intelligence-Backed Robot
Roving Projector-Paired Robots
The 2024 Samsung Ballie Keeps an Eye on the Home at CES 2024
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
Automated Apparel Warehouses
This Adidas Distribution Center in China is Powered By Robots
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
Mini Moon Rovers
Sora-Q is a Tiny Robot for Exploring the Lunar Surface
Interactive Response Robot Toys
The Star Wars Chatter Back Chopper Has More Than 40 Responses
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Open-Source Housekeeping Robots
This Robot Can Be Trained to Perform Various Domestic Chores
TV Show-Generating AI Tools
Fable Launches a New AI Tool That Creates South Park-Style TV Shows
Autonomous Agricultural Robots
Chipotle Mexican Grill is Investing in Greenfield Robotics
Modular Robotics Kits
ioCube Fuses the Simplicity of Building Blocks with Advanced Circuitry
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
AI Burger-Making Robots
Aniai's Alpha Grill Combines Artificial Intelligence and Automation
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Innovative Industrial Robots
Pudu Robotics Ventures into the Industrial Robotics Market
Robot-Improving AI Tools
DeepMind Unveiled the 'RT-2' AI Focused on Robotics Intelligence
Loneliness-Combating AI Teddy Bears
Adults are Turning to AI Friend Chatbots for Loneliness
Ultra-Flexible Bipedal Robots
The Unitree H1 Has Joints Throughout for Maximum Flexibility
Human-Made Lamp Collections
The 'I Am Not a Robot' Collection by Jaro Kose is Handmade
Freestyle Maker CNC Machines
The 'Cubiio X' Portable CNC Robot Enables Projects From Anywhere
Per Plant Farming Solutions
The Small Robot Company is Transforming Agriculture with Edge AI
Compartmentalized Robotic Delivery Vehicles
The 'Buzzy Bot' by Marko Lukovic Has a Geometric Form
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
Pest-Slaying Agricultural Robots
The 'TartanPest' Robot Detects & Destroys Lanternfly Eggs
Remotely Controlled Grain Robots
This Robot Can Relieve Farmers Of Hazardous Grain Bin Tasks
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
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
AI-Powered Wheeled Robots
LG Previews a Smart Robot on Wheels for Home Monitoring Purposes
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
Robotic Knitting Factories
KX Labs is Looking to Inject Momentum in Domestic Shoe Production
Humanoid-Replicating Robots
Sanctuary AI Built a Fully-Functional Humanoid Robot to Automate Tasks
Maneuverable Centipede Robots
This Robot Offers Flexible Navigation Of Treacherous Terrain
Robotic Beverage Machines
FrazyBot is Coming to CES 2024 to Simplify Specialty Drinks at Home
Celebratory Retro Handheld Games
McDonalds Introduces a New Grimace Game Boy Color
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
AI-Concocted Alcoholic Libations
Sapporo Taps IBM To Help Develop a New Generative chūhai Model
Conversation-Muting Audio Robots
These Miniature Robots Can Function As Microphone Arrays
Human Reasoning-Capable Robots
Google's PaLM-SayCan Model Mimics Human Reasoning Capabilities
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Foodservice Robot Arms
Doosan Robotics' Cobots Specifically Support the Food & Bev Industry
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
Bio-Inspired Guard Dog Robots
Xiaomi Introduces the Robotic Cyberdog 2 with a Friendly Look
Adorable Miniature Security Robots
The Enabot Ebo X Robot is Designed with Safety Features
Pneumatic Robotics Kits
The MiuraKit Pneumatic Robot Design Kit is Origami-Inspired
Hand-Cranked AI Storytelling Machines
The Narratron is a Small AI-Narrated Projector Machine
Soccer-Dribbling Robots
MIT Researchers Built the Dribblebot Capable of Playing Soccer
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Rugged Quadruped Robots
This Industrial Robot Can Carry Heavy Weights and Jump High Distances
Four-Armed Surgical Robots
This Robot Lets Surgeons Use Their Arms & Feet to Control Procedures
Semi-Outdoor Foldable Wheelchairs
Robooter Brought Mobility Innovations Like X40 to CES 2024
Robotic Pizza Shops
The Mia V4.5 Robotic Pizza Shop Features Fresh Dough & Stone Hearth Ovens
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Flagship Workplace Robots
Epson Robots Introduces the New GX-B Flagship Series of Robots
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Multidirectional Miniature Robots
This Robotic Bee Can Infiltrate Highly Compact Spaces
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Anime Robot Replica Statues
A 59-foot-tall Gundam is Seen in Tokyo Bay's Yokohama Gundam Base
AI Voice Replicators
Meta's Voicebox AI Generates Content in Authentic Speech Styles
Celebratory Odd Designs
Ridiculous Design Celebrates Weird and Wonderful Ideas Within Design
Personalized Home Screen Characters
Dippy Adds AI Friends to Home Screens To Chat and Enjoy
Cartoon Avatar Digital Meetings
The New Zoom Avatars Add a Playful Personalization to Meetings
Robotic-Themed Retro Timepieces
Tokyoflash Japan Designs the New AIRO LED Watch Inspired by AI
Diminutive Bipedal Robots
This Compact Robot Uses a Single Motor to Power Both Its Legs
Tea-Making Robots
Docomo Showcases a Motion Mimicking Robot Capable of Making Tea
Sustainable Repurposed Robots
Sony Japan Debuts a Foster Parent Program for its 'Aibo' Robot Dogs
Balance Beam-Walking Robots
This Quadruped Robot Boasts Incredibly Nimble Balance
Independently-Running Robotic Dogs
This Quadruped Robot Can Run Persistently Once Launched