When Czech playwright Karel Capek first coined the term "robot" in his seminal 1920 science fiction work R.U.R., he could scarcely have imagined the July 2017 robots trends. While Capek's robots were undeniably more advanced than the robots of today, the writer was far from imagining just how wide-ranging modern robotics would span, with new developments coming through on what seems like a daily basis.
Most people think of robots as physical entities. However, it isn't such a stretch to consider artificial intelligence a form of robotics — AI conversation software are already referred to as chatbots, after all. Chatbots stand to make serious headway in July, with bots like Janis, a customer service training bot, and 'Poet on the Shore,' an artistic, poem-generating robot.
Nonetheless, hardware remains the cutting edge of robotics. The most recent bots show a tendency toward more and more specified tasks, such as the Tertill robot for weeding gardens and the 'Follow Me Cooler,' a GPS-enabled robotic beer cooler.
Top 30 Robots Trends in July
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Autonomous Mobile Beer Coolers
The 'Follow Me Cooler' Will Use GPS to Follow Behind You
29
Autonomous Self-Charging Drones
The Eagle Eye Drone Has Solar Panels to Charge During Flight
28
Two-Wheeled Delivery Robots
Teletretail is Developing an Automated Robot for the Roads
27
Intentionally Annoying Robots
'Misbehaving (ro)bots' is a Series of Bothersome Bots
26
Eco Pool-Skimming Robots
The Solar Breeze NX Automatic Pool Skimmers are Powered by Solar Energy
25
360-Degree Rotation Drones
The Voliro Multicopter Drone is Capable of Performing Complex Tricks
24
Lace-Tightening LEGO Machines
This DIY Lego Machine Will Tie Your Shoe Laces for You
23
Water-Testing Fish Robots
The Bio-Mimetic Robotic Fish are Laden with Sensors to Test Water Health
22
Animal-Shaped Digital Assistants
'Line' is Releasing a Range of Adorable Smart Speakers
21
Poem-Generating Robots
'Poet on the Shore' by Yuxi Liu is a Poem-Generating AI Bot
20
Solar-Powered Automated Weeders
The Tertill Would Be Useful for Avid Gardeners with Limited Time
19
Robotic Running Exosuits
This Assistive Running Suit Promises to Boost One's Stride
18
Cartoon Programming Toys
This Minion Coding Toy Flatulates on Command
17
Robot Employment Search Engines
Will Robots Take My Job Reveals Careers Susceptible to Automation
16
Poacher-Identifying Drones
This AI Software Can Monitor Endangered Species and Poaching Activity
15
Aerial Drone Photography Filters
The SANDMARC DJI Mavic Filters Enhance Your Photographical Feats
14
Chill-Sending AI Wearables
The Anti AI AI Device Gives You the Chills When It Detects a Fake Voice
13
Proactive Digital Home Assistants
The 'Essential Home' Limits Data Sent to the Cloud
12
Predictive Model-Building Platforms
Machine Learning Platform MLJAR Uses AI for Prototyping
11
Robot-Fearing Art Installations
'The Punishment' Pushes People's Fear and Fascination with Robots
10
Functional Robotic Limbs
This Robotic Limb System Would Give Wearers an Extra Pair of Arms
9
Death-Defying Defibrillator Drones
The Karolinska Institute is Developing a First Aid Drone
8
Robotic Pet Sitters
The Appbot Riley Robot Pet Camera Lets You Keep Tabs on Animals Home Alone
7
Bridge Inspection Robots
This Autonomous Droid Finds Comprised Construction With Radar and Sensors
6
Customer Service Bot Training
Startup Janis Lets You Use Slack to Train AI Customer Service Agents
5
Document-Building Interview Bots
SaaS Startup Automio is an Automated Document Builder Platform
4
Religious Robot Installations
The BlessU-2 Robot Priest Uses AI to Bring Blessings to the Masses
3
Movement-Sensing Prosthetics
This New Prosthetic Uses Haptic Feedback to Provide Muscle Sense
2
Team Check-In Bots
Limibot Runs a Seamless Standup Meeting with All Team Members to Track Progress
1
Classroom AI Bots
This Virtual AI Bot Detects When Students Aren't Paying Attention
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Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
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Disruptive AI-Finance Chatbots
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AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
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AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects
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Next-Gen Humanoid Robots
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Humanizing AI Text
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AI-Designed Harvesting Robots
This Tomato-Picking Robot Was Designed By ChatGPT
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
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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
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
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AI-Generated Magazine Covers
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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
AI Video Generators
Canva Turns Text Prompts into AI Talking Heads
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
AI-Generated Denim Capsules
Soorty Unveils HumAin Chapter 2 at the Intersection of Tech & Fashion
Break-Focused AI Campaigns
Kit Kat is Encouraging AI Tool Breaks to Boost Their Optimization
AI-Enabled Walking Robots
Tesla's Optimus Robot is Poised to Redefine the Boundaries of AI
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-Generated Cocktail Menus
The Evening Standard's New Cocktail Menu Leverages Generative AI Tools
Virtual Boundary Robot Lawnmowers
The Aiper Horizon U1 Has a User-Friendly Design at CES 2024
AI Replacement Probability Tests
Will AI Replace Me Predicts Job Automation Likelihood
AI-Generated Coffee Blends
Artificial Intelligence Created Kaffa Roastery's AI-CONIC Blend
AI-Created Burger Ads
Burger King Had ChatGPT Generate a Poster to Clap Back at a Competitor
AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
The Figure 01 Can Walk and Perform Basic Tasks On its Own
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
AI Messaging Apps
With 'Viber,' Users can Now Chat with a Famous Artificial Intelligence
AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series
Emilio Alarcón Develops a New Series of Photos Using MidJourney
Bipedal Automation Robots
OpenAI and 1X Showcased an Advanced Humanlike Robot for Automation
Furniture Retailer AI Chatbots
IKEA Launches the BILLIE Chatbot To Tackle Customer Inquiries
Window-Cleaning Robots
Winbot W2 Will Leave Your Windows Spotless
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
Warehouse-Ready Humanoid Robots
The Apptronik 'Apollo' Helps Out with Commercial Operation Tasks
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
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
Versatile AI Gardening Robots
Electric Sheep's AI-Powered Garden Bot is Called Verdie
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
Mop-Equipped Robot Vacuum Cleaners
Ultenic Launches the T10 Elite Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Mop
AI-Fueled Smart Home Robots
LG's AI Agent is an Adorable Robot with Multiple Assistive Features
Voice-Controlled Robot Dogs
Petoi Recently Introduced the Palm-Sized Bittle X Companion
Personalized Chatbot Builder Tools
IBM's 'Watson Assistant' can be Used to Create a Useful Chatbot
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
AI-Powered Content Features
YouTube Enhances its AI Offerings with Two New Creator Features
Open-Source Housekeeping Robots
This Robot Can Be Trained to Perform Various Domestic Chores
AI Search Engines
ThinkAny Uses Advance Technology To Do More Than Search Keywords
AI-Powered Travel Services
'Kayak' Released a Suite of AI Features and an Intuitive Chatbot
AI-Created Hot Sauces
Dave's Gourmet Used a Chatbot to Create Chil-AI
All-in-One AI Vacuum Cleaners
The Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo Will Debut at CES 2024
Space-Navigating Chat Assistants
NASA Is Planning to Deploy an AI Chat System on the Lunar Gateway
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Loneliness-Combating AI Teddy Bears
Adults are Turning to AI Friend Chatbots for Loneliness
Beverage Dispensing Robots
Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
Flexible Multitasking Robots
The KettyBot Pro Supports Personalized Customer Experiences
Human-Made Lamp Collections
The 'I Am Not a Robot' Collection by Jaro Kose is Handmade
Humanizing AI Writing Tools
Text Humanizer Makes AI-Written Content Sound More Natural
Voice-Generated AI Bots
AI Voice Generator Bot Simplifies the Process of Generating Voice Content
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
AI-Detecting Student Softwares
Turnitin Originality Investigates the Authenticity of Student Works
AI-Powered Shopping Bots
Amazon's Rufus Chatbot Uses Conversational AI to Answer Customer Queries
AI Humanoid Operating Systems
Nvidia Developed a New AI Mode Dubbed Project GR00T
Text-to-Video AI Avatars
AI Studios Brings Content to Life
AI-Powered Digital Marketing Support
Boostrbot Transforms Likes Into Leads
AI-Powered Sous Chefs
Tasty's Botatouille is a Culinary Companion
AI-Powered Wheeled Robots
LG Previews a Smart Robot on Wheels for Home Monitoring Purposes
AI Website Bug Testing
Octomind Uses AI to Catch your Websites Errors
AI Research Assistants
Research Agent Can Produce Results in Minutes
Expansive AI Dictionaries
Latest AI Tools Holds All-Things AI in One Convenient Place
Organized AI Databases
The Many AI Tools Organizes AI Tools By Category
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
AI Chatbot Computer Assistants
Nvidia Introduces Chat with RTX with NVIDIA ETX Technology
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
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Humanized AI Writing Tools
AI Humanize Takes AI Writing and Makes it More Personal
Custom Illustrated Storybooks
MyStoryBot Uses AI To Share Powerful personalized Stories
Long-Form Safe Chatbots
Anthropic Unveiled the Sequel to Claude with its Claude 2 AI Chatbot
AI-Powered Assistant Features
Amazon is Adding New Generative AI Features to Alexa Devices
Human-Like AI Agents
D-ID Agents Can Answer Questions in Two Seconds with 90% Accuracy
All-in-One Meal Appliances
The 'ChefRobot' Works with More Than 500 Guided Recipes
Free Generative AI Apps
OpenAI's Android App is Launching on the Google Play Store Soon
Real-Time AI Chat Bots
D-ID Agents Have Dynamic and Natural Customer Service Interactions
Conversation-Muting Audio Robots
These Miniature Robots Can Function As Microphone Arrays
AI Restaurant Ordering Services
ConverseNow Unveils Advanced AI Ordering for Restaurants
Chatbot-Building AI Tools
Landbot is a No-Code AI Chatbot Builder for Websites and Businesses
All-in-One AI Creator Tools
Capitol AI Helps Content Creators from Start to Finish
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
AI Search Engines
OSO AI Scans Text Across the Expanse of the Internet
AI-Powered Audiobook Platforms
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Efficient Customer Service Chatbots
FastBots Speeds Up Customer Service Interactions with AI Bots
Comprehensive AI Chatbots
Bricksoft.ai Lets Customers Get Answers, Book Appointments, and More
In-Game Real-Time AI Translations
Roblox Integrates AI Chat Translation to Connect Global Gamers
AI Text Detection Tools
AI Detector Ensures Transparency as AI Writing Continues to Evolve
Social Media AI Chatbots
Instagram Plans to Incorporate its Own AI Chatbots in the App
AI Roleplay Chatboys
DreamPal Lets Users Chat With Intelligent Personality-driven bots
AI Chatbot-Connected Vehicles
Volkswagen Will Be Integrating ChatGPT in Its New Vehicles
Content-Generating AI Models
Baidu Debuts the Ernie 4.0 Artificial Intelligence Model
AI Dating Toolkits
Mojo Rizz Helps People Navigate and Understand the Dating World
AI Dating Aid Bots
WittyWingMan Helps Users Craft the Perfect Text Response
AI Shopping Assistants
Claros Scours the Internet For the Product You're Looking For
Chatting AI Clones
DollyAI Let's You Clone Yourself and Engage in Whatsapp Conversations
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
AI Podcast Transcription
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AI Reading Tools
Interstand Chrome AI Reading Assistant Changes Interactions with Digital Content
Senior Care Robots
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AI-Powered Bedtime Storytelling
Augie Storytelling Uses Auto-Generated Video Clips
Spanish Food-Order AI Chatbots
Rally's and Checkers Implement a Spanish Ordering System
Expanded Linguistic AI Chatbots
Google's Bard AI Gets a Slew of New Features and Functions
AI Voice Replicators
Meta's Voicebox AI Generates Content in Authentic Speech Styles
Conversational Game Assistants
Roblox is Rolling Out AI-Based Utilities for Its Gaming Platform
AI-Driven Customized Agents
Floatbot.AI Introduces the Agent M Generative AI Master
Skill-Building AI Challenges
The 100daysofAI Challenge Offers Mini Lessons Daily
AI Grammar Bots
GrammarBot Helps Produce Flawless English Writing
Intregrated AI Writing Assistants
JotBot is Seamlessly Built-in to Documents to Assist
AI Chatbot Services
Chatbot Whisperer Helps Businesses From Start to Finish
AI-Powered Customer Assistants
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AI Text Summarizers
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AI Language-Practicing Chatbots
TalkNative is Available to Chat in a Chosen Language 24/7
Natural AI Reply Bots
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AI Email Helpers
Superhuman AI Will Craft Emails in Your Tone of Voice
Intelligently Integrated Chatbots
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AI Draft Editors
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Human-Like AI Writing
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Human-Sounding AI Scheduling Agents
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Customizable AI Agents
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