The top February 2022 robots trends respond to the continued need for automated and contactless solutions, and alleviate people from having to do simple tasks where possible. The far reach of robots is also helping to address labor shortages across multiple industries, notably foodservice and hospitality, especially at a time when care is being taken to reduce contact between staff and guests for the sake of public health.
Many of the latest robot innovations came out of CES 2022, including modular kitchen robots capable of quickly learning new recipes, autonomous mobile robots to help the elderly or people with disabilities, as well as robots that help with automating store inventory.
At the Winter Olympic Games Beijing 2022, athletes and media personnel had the chance to dine at a contactless restaurant, complete with robots that drop orders down from the ceiling.
Top 35 Robots Trends in February
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Robotic Stress-Relieving Cats
The Amagami Ham Ham Has Interactive Stress-Reducing Capabilities
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Beach-Targeted E-Bikes
'Ride1Up' Has Unveiled the Class 3 Cafe Cruiser for Sand-Covered Terrains
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Flying Fruit-Harvesting Drones
The Tevel FAR Drone Helps to Fill in for a Lack of Human Workers
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Steering Wheel-Free Autonomous Cars
Cadillac Unveils Futuristic Vehicle Concept, the InnerSpace
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Fully Electric Retro Busses
Volskwagen Has Confirmed the Release of Its Electric ID Buzz Microbus
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Underwater Productivity Drones
The Qysea FiFish V6 Expert is Equipped with Six Thrusters and More
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Open-Source AI Companion Robots
The Luft Systems 'Sulla' Robot Has Area Mapping and More
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Flying Aquatic Maintenance Drones
The Sea-Air Integrated Drone Allows for Unmanned Maintenance
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Dynamic Robot Mannequins
Euveka's Mannequina Adapt to an Infinite Number of Body Shapes
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Next-Gen Cleaning Robots
Pudu Robotics' Afra C1 Cleaning Robot Debuted at CES 2022
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AI-Powered Retail Assistance Robots
The LG CLOi GuideBot Offers General Information and More
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Smart Reception Robots
Unveiled at CES 2022, KettyBot is a Versatile Delivery & Reception Robots
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AI-Powered Hobby Drones
The Skydio 2+ Autonomous Drone Features KeyFrame Technology
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Lightweight Professional Drones
The EVO Nano Series Drones are Compact with 6K Video Capabilities
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Heavy Payload-Accommodating Drones
The Firefly Drone Carries Up to 100-Pounds for Two-Hours
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High-Speed 3D Printers
AMESOS and Polymaker Have Debuted the 'Blade 1' 3D FFF Printer
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Hourly Paid Robot Workers
Formic Leased a Robotic Worker to Polar Manufacturing for an Hourly Wage
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AI-Powered Balance Robots
The Microsoft 'Project Moab' Robot Learns How to Balance Objects
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Two-In-One Retail Robots
The Tennant Inventory Scan Cleans Floors While Assessing Retail Inventory
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IoT-Based Delivery Platforms
FedEx and Microsoft's New Tool Can Help Retailers Optimize Deliveries
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Algae-Powered Rover Robots
The 'MARS' Robotic Rover Harnesses Solar Energy in a Natural Way
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Dual-Cleaning Robotic Vacuums
The DreameTech Dreame W10 Shows Off Autonomy at CES 2022
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Contactless Robot Restaurants
This Beijing Winter Games Restaurant Uses Ceiling-Based Tracks
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Twin Turbine Robot Vacuums
The eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid Robot Vacuum Filters the Air
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Ultra-Detailed Museum Initiatives
The Rijksmuseum Has Begun Operation Night Watch to Digitize Art
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Contactless Delivery Robots
Pudu Robotics Showcased HolaBot at CES 2022
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Automated Cleaning Robotic Vacuums
The Ecovacs Deebot X1 Comes in Three Models
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Robotic Retail Management Partnerships
Sam's Club's is Adding Inventory Scan Units to its Fleet
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Air-Purifying Robotic Vacuums
The Kalorik HUVI Robot Vacuum R1 Uses HEPA and UVC Technologies
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Pedestrian-Protecting Delivery Robots
The Latest Nuro Autonomous Delivery Vehicle is Extra Safe
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Indoor-Outdoor Delivery Bots
Ottobot is a Fully Autonomous Delivery Robot for Indoor & Outdoor Use
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Autonomous Lawn Mower Add-Ons
This Robotic System Gives An Autonomous Upgrade to Commercial Mowers
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Fetching Wheel-Equipped Cabinets
The Labrador Retriever is a Robot Cabinet Designed for Home Use
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Aerial Fertilizer Measuring Tools
Researchers Have Developed a Device That Analyzes Fertilizer
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Futuristic Meta Automotive Concepts
Hyundai's Mobility of Things to Transforms the Concept of Cars
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AI-Powered Bedside Massage Robots
The 'Phill' Massager Robot Allows for Spa Treatments from Home
Handheld K-Beauty Devices
APR Corp. is Bringing Advanced K-Beauty Tech to CES 2024
AI-Powered Fresh Food Vending Machines
Daily Blends Debuts Smart Vending Machines
AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Casablanca Spring/Summer 2023 Conveys a Hopeful Future
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
Hands-Free Robot Vacuums
The Roborock 'S7 Max Ultra' Cleans Floors with the Click of a Button
Crop-Scouting Robots
Meropy's Innovation Helps Monitor and Take Care of Crops
Emergency Shelter Robot Companions
The 'POWER HUG' Robot Concept Offers Warmth and Comfort
AI-Powered Fashion Stylists
Style Bot Lets Users Try on Clothes from an AI Virtual Closet
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
Smart At-Home Nail Salons
Nimble Uses Robotics and AI to Scan, Paint and Dry Nails
Dual-Vacuum Cleaning Systems
The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Combo Has 3D Mapping and More at CES 2024
Socially Motivating Companion Robots
The Conceptual 'Mori' Companion Robot Supports Mental Health
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Robotic Self-Cleaning Floor Washers
The eufy S1 Pro Continuously Cleans Itself in Real Time
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
Storytelling Robotic Runways
Coperni FW23 Had Models Share the Runway with Boston Dynamics Dogs
AI-Enabled Walking Robots
Tesla's Optimus Robot is Poised to Redefine the Boundaries of AI
Furniture-Sanitizing Vacuums
The X1 Robot Bed Vacuum Has HEPA Filtration and More
Holistic Home Cleaning Robots
The Yeedi M12 Pro+ Works with the OMNI Station
Child-Friendly Service Robots
The Hyundai Next Generation Service Robot is Expressive
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
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
Cold Brew Coffee Rebrands
'Robot Foods' Redesigned Cold Brew Packaging for FITCH with 'Here&Now'
Automated Robotic Salad Bars
The sweetgreen Infinite Kitchen is Being Tested in Illinois
Second-Generation Robot Dog Companions
Unitree Introduces Go2 as a Sports Companion to Humans
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
Automated Hot Food Kiosks
Sodexo and Automated Retail Technologies Teamed Up for New Kiosks
Maintenance-Free Vacuum Cleaners
The Roborock Dyad Pro Self-Cleaning Vacuum is Feature-Rich
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
Automated Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The DreameBot X30 Ultra Eliminates Manual Cleaning at CES 2024
Technological Kitchen Hubs
LG's LG COit is Made for Those to Create Content in the Kitchen
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
Solar-Powered Charging Robots
The Conceptual Solar Mars Bot Provides Power to Charge Up Solutions
Autonomous Support Cargo Robots
The 'evoBOT' Handles Heavy Loads with Two Wheels
Warehouse-Ready Humanoid Robots
The Apptronik 'Apollo' Helps Out with Commercial Operation Tasks
Data Privacy Robotic Vacuums
The Matic Robot Vacuum Cleaner Navigates Without Transmitting Data
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
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 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
Quad-Mode Robotic Vacuums
The OKP Life K2 Supports Up to 100-Minutes of Efficient Cleaning
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
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
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
Musculoskeletal Robot Dogs
Hengzhi Future Team Presents a More Advanced Robot Dog Design
Auto-Adjustment Robotic Vacuums
The ECOVACS DEEBOT T20 OMNI Sanitizes Itself
AI-Focused Conferences
NVIDIA is Showcasing Future-Facing Generative AI Tech at GTC 2023
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
Automated Ice Cream Restaurants
The ColdSnap Will Be Offered in Restaurants in the Near Future
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
Security-Enhancing Robot Vacuums
Roomba's Remote Check-In Feature Adds a Security Feature
Automated Dual Robot Vacuums
Ultenic Launches Its New T10 Pro Robot Vacuum with Mop
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
Innovative Industrial Robots
Pudu Robotics Ventures into the Industrial Robotics Market
Per Plant Farming Solutions
The Small Robot Company is Transforming Agriculture with Edge AI
AI Waste-Sorting Machines
FANUC and Recycleye Team Up to Sort Waste Using Artificial Intelligence
Plumbing-Attached Robotic Vacuums
The SwitchBot S10 Has an Auto-Empty Charging Dock
AI-Enabled Delivery Chatbots
Uber Eats Launches an AI Chatbot to Help Improve User Experiences
AI-Powered Drive-Thrus
Vox AI is Coming to CES 2024 to Revolutionize Drive-Thru Orders
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
Robotics-Equipped Deliveries
Swedish Grocer ICA & Cleveron are Revolutionizing Parcel Delivery
Thermoregulating Robotic Beehives
This Gadget Helps Keep Honeybee Colonies Warm During Cold Snaps
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
Robotic Knitting Factories
KX Labs is Looking to Inject Momentum in Domestic Shoe Production
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
Dual-Laser LiDAR Robot Vacuums
The Ecovacs DEEBOT X2 OMNI Achieves 8,000Pa of Suction Power
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
WiFi-Less Voice-Activated Appliances
JEM Brands Debuted AIWA INTELLIGENCE at CES 2024
Robotic Convenience Store Deliveries
7-Eleven is Testing Autonomous Robot Delivery in Los Angeles
Stair-Climbing Robotic Vacuums
Yun Long Designs the Omnidirectional AI Migo Ascender Robot
Automated Salad Assembly Technologies
Cibotica's Remy Offers Automated Salad Assembly for Kitchens
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
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
Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges
Samsung's Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Offers "AI Vision"
Automated Low-Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ Cleans for Up to 30 Days
Edge-Detecting Window Cleaners
Ecovac Unveils the 'WINBOT W1 PRO' for Premium Window Cleaning
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
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
Multi-Month Automation Vacuums
The Dreame L20 Ultra Works Autonomously for Up to 75-Days
Bacteria-Eradicating Robot Vacuums
The TCL Sweeva Has UV-C Light to Kill Bacteria and Viruses
Efficient Reliable Casino Robots
M Resort Spa Casino Deploys a New Autonomous Security Robot
Updated Android Robots
Agility Robotics Unveils its New Digit 2.0 Robot to Help Workers
Precision Robotic Weeding Services
This Platform Carries Out Weeding and Real-Time Crop Modelling
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
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
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
Disinfecting Compact Robot Vacuums
CREATULIZE Presents the X1 Robot Bed Vacuums
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