The top July 2018 robot ideas offer a look at how the world of the future will be aided and entertained by various forms of technology.
While some modern restaurants are now introducing fully automated systems for food preparation, they are also sharing low-cost meals and theatrical experiences for guests. San Francisco's 'Creator' recently opened as a new burger joint that has a robot machine take care of everything from slicing buns to adding the toppings and condiments to one's burger.
At the same time some large-scale robotics projects are being unveiled, so are many ideas that show how robotics has the potential to influence life's many mundane tasks—including everything from washing windows to keeping oneself protected from the inclement weather with an umbrella overhead.
Top 25 Robot Trends in July
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Robotic Burger Joints
San Francisco's 'Creator' Offers $6 Burgers Made by a Robot
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Solar-Powered Beach Cleaners
The Dronyx Solarino Robotic Beach Cleaner Captures Unwanted Debris
23
AI-Powered Window Cleaners
The ALBOHES Z5 Robotic Window Cleaner Keeps Surfaces Shiny
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Stacking Educational Coding Robots
The 'TacoBot' Lets Kids Create and Code in a Fun Manner
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Mechanized Mixology Machines
The Makr Shakr is a Robotic Bartender That Can Make Almost Anything
20
Interactive Projector Drones
The Conceptual 'Space Creator' Drone Creates Immersive Imagery
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All-Terrain Security Robots
'GuardBots' Feature a Spherical Design to Tackle Any Landscape
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Multifunctional Humanoid Robot Toys
The LewanSoul H3S 16DOF Robot Boasts an All-Metal Construction
17
AI-Integrated Photography Drones
The Parrot 'Anafi' 4K Camera Drone Follows Users Autonomously
16
Interactive Airport Robot Kiosks
The 'Robin' Robot Guide Offers Consumers Directions and More
15
Customizable Character Coding Robots
The Ozobot 'Bit' Offers STEAM Activities Right Out of the Box
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Cuttlefish-Copying Robots
This Bio-Inspired Robot Has Fins That Can Move In Opposing Directions
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Automated Fire-Extinguishing Robots
The 'Fire Man' Drone Extinguishes from the Ground and the Air
12
Miniature Reconnaissance Drones
The US Army Will Now Use Tiny Surveillance Drones in Combat
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Amphibious Underwater Robots
A New Harvard Robotic Cockroach Can Walk on and Under Water
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Effortless Lawn-Manicuring Robots
The Gardena R80Li Robotic Lawnmower Operates Autonomously
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Futuristic Mobility Vehicles
'RidRoid CanguRo' is a Robotic Vehicle Inspired by a Kangaroo
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Hands-Free Drone Umbrellas
Asahi Power Service is Prototyping a Hands-Free Umbrella for the Future
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Responsive Anime Robots
The 'HelloPika' Pikachu Talking Robot Toy is Interactive
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Interactive Ferrofluid Installations
PROTEUS Uses Real-Time Face-Tracking to Influence Ferrofluid
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Debate Competition AI
IBM's Project Debater Defeated a Human Competitor in a Recent Showcase
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Hotel Room Voice Assistants
Alexa for Hospitality Connects Guests with Hotel Services
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Engineless 3D-Printed Submarines
ETH Zurich Developed a Submarine That Gets Around By Paddling
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Firefighter-Guiding Robots
The 'SmokeBot' Sees Through Dense Smoke to Lead the Way
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Modular Robotic Beds
The Purple PowerBase Offers an Incredible Night's Sleep
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Motorized Drinking Game Robots
The 'Bruu' Beer Pong Robot Gives the Game a Modern Update
Crystal Ball Sleep Aids
The 'SleepBliss' Offers a Non-Invasive Way to Get Better Sleep
Modern Mobility Lifts
101 Mobility's Lifton Home Elevator is a Contemporary Stair Lift Alternative
Personal Factory Transport Vehicles
The BMW Personal Movers Help Traverse the Massive Facilities
Outdoor Urban Workout Gyms
The 'Station Sport Lib' Makes Gym Equipment Accessible for All
Patterns as a Language
Dominique Pétrin Creates Spaces Inspired by Virtual Environments
Multifunctional Daybed Hot Tubs
The 'Quadrat Pool Relax' Offers a Place to Relax Between Soaks
Solar-Powered Beach Cleaners
The Dronyx Solarino Robotic Beach Cleaner Captures Unwanted Debris
At-Home Gel Manicure Kits
SensatioNail's 'Gel Polish Starter Kit' Has Everything Needed
Technological First Responder Jackets
The CHASE LifeTech FR was Designed by Nokia
Affordable Home Robots
The 'Misty II' Robot is Suitable for Beginners or Advanced Users
Customizable Bed Bases
The Leesa Adjustable Base is Easily Customized for a Comfortable Sleep
Designer Cleaner Product Packaging
The Chic Chic Cleaning Product Can be Left Out in the Open
AI-Powered Window Cleaners
The ALBOHES Z5 Robotic Window Cleaner Keeps Surfaces Shiny
Mechanized Casual Restaurants
Spyce Food Utilizes a Giant Robot to Cook Bowl-Based Meals
DIY AI Robot Kits
The Smartibot Kit Demystifies AI by Turning It into a Do-it-Yourself Toy
Tech-Filled Headquarters
The New Unilver HQ Employs an Array of Sensors For Employee Health
Affordable Consumer Camera Drones
'Fairy Drone' is Perfect for Newcomers to Drone Photography
Candy-Branded Escape Rooms
Snickers' Hunger Bunker Tasks Guests with Selecting a New Flavor
Stacking Educational Coding Robots
The 'TacoBot' Lets Kids Create and Code in a Fun Manner
Screenless Coding-Teaching Toys
The MangoBot Toy Helps Children Three and Up Learn STEM Skills
Futuristic Aerial Taxi Services
Uber Drew Inspiration from Drones for Its Flying Car Concept
Mechanical Pollination Solutions
A Pollination Robot May be the Solution to a Bee-Less World
Robot Hair Restoration Systems
The ARTAS Robotic Hair Transplant System Offers Customized Results
All-Terrain Security Robots
'GuardBots' Feature a Spherical Design to Tackle Any Landscape
Triple-Clean Robot Vacuums
The MClimate Maya Vacuum Sweeps, Vacuums and Mops Surfaces
Fast Food-Serving Robots
Softbank's Pepper Robot Will Be Running On a Trial Basis At Pizza Hut
Mind-Training Running Tracks
ASICS Celebrates Mindful Sport Practices During Global Running Day
Highly Stable Underwater Drones
Nemo Boasts an Ultra-High Definition 4K Camera for Sea Exploration
Digital Assistant Smart Switches
The Oittm Dimmer Wi-Fi Light Switch Works with Alexa and More
AI-Integrated Photography Drones
The Parrot 'Anafi' 4K Camera Drone Follows Users Autonomously
Shopping Assistant Drones
Walmart Signed a Patent for In-store Assistant Drones
AI Award Show Coverage
Watson Media Will Play a Pivotal Role at the 2018 Grammy Awards
AI-Powered Cardboard Robots
Smartibot is a DIY Cardboard Robot That Uses Artificial Intelligence
Interactive Airport Robot Kiosks
The 'Robin' Robot Guide Offers Consumers Directions and More
Digital Underwater Exhibitions
Miguel Chevalier Digital Abysses is Showing at a Submarine Base
Natural Odor-Eliminating Mattresses
The LUCID King Hybrid Mattress is Infused with Bamboo Charcoal
Limitless Warranty Mattresses
The NECTAR Sleep Mattress Comes Backed by a Forever Warranty
Stand-Up Personal Transportation Aids
The 'CrickIT' Offers Multiple Mobility Uses and Functions
Dynamic Budget-Friendly Laptops
The Acer Aspire 5 Boasts Amazon Alexa Compatibility
Customizable Character Coding Robots
The Ozobot 'Bit' Offers STEAM Activities Right Out of the Box
Intelligent Portable AC Units
The Hisense 'Hi-Smart' Air Conditioner Requires Minimal Installation
Fully Automated Sushi Restaurants
Japan's Muten Kura is Run Entirely by Robots
Synchronized Swimming Robots
The 'SwarmDiver' Robots Can Navigate Water Bodies in Groups
AI-Enhanced Loyalty Programs
The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Vegas Uses a Chatbot AI to Delight Guests
Noise-Cancelling Camera Drones
This Upgraded DJI Drone is 60 Percent Quieter Than Its Predecessor
Self-Inflating Air Beds
The Ivation EZ-Bed Quickly Transforms into Sleeping Quarters in Minutes
Funding Food Service Robots
Miso Robotics Recently Acquired Large Funding From Multiple Investors
Dynamic Steering Wheelchairs
The 'Reagiro' Wheelchair Offers Advanced Control and Movement
Cuttlefish-Copying Robots
This Bio-Inspired Robot Has Fins That Can Move In Opposing Directions
Intelligent Fire Extinguishers
The 'Ball' Fire Extinguisher Warns of Danger and Guides Users Along
Oil-Infused Fiber Bedding
The 'ORLY' Fiber Bedding Regulates Body Temperature to Help You Snooze
Amphibious Gliding Robots
The 'Albatross' Uses Huge Wings and Tiny Sensors For Efficient Flight
Location-Based Money Management Apps
MoneyLockup Uses AR to Gamify the Money-Saving Experience
Customizable Comfort Bed Frames
The Yaasa Adjustable Bed Can Stop Snoring and More
Robot-Serviced Japanese Grillhouses
Seattle's Junkichi Robata Izakata Opened with Robot Assistance
Hardwired Voice Assistant Outlets
This Smart WiFi Wall Outlet Works with Amazon Alexa and More
Multimedia Console Smart Speakers
The Clazio Touchscreen Smart Wireless Speaker is Elegant
AR Game Festivals
Pokemon Go Fest Will Bring In-Game Events and Rare Pokemon to Chicago
Automated Fire-Extinguishing Robots
The 'Fire Man' Drone Extinguishes from the Ground and the Air
STEM-Encouraging Robotic Dolls
Smartgurlz Robotic Dolls Teaches Young Girls About Coding Basics
Miniature Reconnaissance Drones
The US Army Will Now Use Tiny Surveillance Drones in Combat
Immersive AR Innovations
Niantic's Acquisition of Escher Reality Brings Further Innovation to AR
Speedy Food Delivery Drones
The UberEats Drone Program Promises Five-Minute Deliveries
Copper Whiskey Bars
Bar Eduard's Offers a Range of Tradition-Breaking Seating Solutions
Automated Soccer Pitch Robots
The Nissan 'Pitch-R' Makes Use of the Brand's ProPilot Technology
Interactive Topographic Sandpits
Tellart's Interactive Sandbox Installation Engages the Public
AI-Powered Bartenders
'Flanagan AI' Intelligently Recommend Cocktails and Drinks
Cocktail-Making Robots
Inspired by Doctor Who, Factorylux and ST Robotics Created a Cocktail Robot
Industrial Drone Cameras
This Camera is Designed For High-Powered Survey and Inspection Missions
Featherweight Photography Drones
The 'GDU 02 Plus' Can Be Folded Away When Not In Use
Gourmet Restaurant Robot Waiters
'Robot' Employs a Fleet of Robotic Waiters
Voice-Controlled TV Boxes
The 'Amazon Fire TV Cube' is Powered by Alexa
AI-Powered Journal Apps
MorningPages Provides Insights on One's Mental State
Tilting Electric Trikes
The New EV4 Trike Offers a Laid-Back Semi-Recumbent Rider Position
Quad-Intake Air Purifiers
The Oregon Scientific HEPA Air Purifier Eliminates Odors and Sanitizes
Crowdsourced Scholar Discount Sites
'Studddent' Helps Students Find the Best Discounts Online
Whiteboard Coding Robots
The Root is a Code-Teaching Robot that Recently Showcased at CES 2018
Intense Organizational Apps
The Notion App Allows For a Range of Customization
Three-in-One Smart Speakers
The Sonos Beam is a Sleek & Multi-Functional Innovative Speaker
Customizable Ultra-Slim PCs
The MSI PRO 24X Series Desktop Keeps Components Hidden within
Mobile-Friendly Music Receivers
The Marantz AV8805 Receiver Supports AirPlay 2 and Amazon Alexa
Cold War-Inspired Games
'First Winter' Draws Terror From the Cramped Walls of a Soviet Sub
Microscopic Blockchain CPUs
The IBM Blockchain CPU Can Bring Modern Tech to Almost Anything
Auditory Art Installations
The Out of Thin Air Art Installation Shows How Important Air is
Butterfly-Inspired Eye Implants
These Implants Help Glaucoma Patients Measure Their Eye Health
Smart Home-Ready Routers
The TP-Link Archer A7 AC1750 Supports Amazon Alexa and IFTTT Commands
Drone-Testing Sky Bridges
Foster + Partners' DJI Headquarters Design Features a Lengthy Bridge
Responsive Anime Robots
The 'HelloPika' Pikachu Talking Robot Toy is Interactive
Floor-Cleaning Dehumidifiers
The 'Share' Dehumidifier Uses Ambient Moisture to Clean Floors
Fighting for Disability Rights
Judith Heumann's Talk on Disability Highlights What Needs to Change
Screen-Free Coding Robots
Botley Teaches Children How to Code Through Fun Immersive Activities
Upcycled Bedding Sleepwear
Westin Hotels and Resorts' Project Rise: ThreadForward Reweaves Linens
Interactive Retail Robots
The 'PadBot P3' Greets Customers and Provides Specialized Offers
Non-Verbal Communication Solutions
The 'AlterEgo' Performs Tasks without the Need for Speech
Anime-Inspired AI Voices
Pikachu Talk is Being Released Worldwide In Celebration of Pokemon Day
High-Performance Voice Assistant TVs
The Hisense 4K Smart LED TV Works with Amazon Alexa
Affordable Blockchain Tools
The IBM Blockchain Starter Plan is an Great Option for Small Companies
Efficient Hyperloop Cargo Networks
Foster + Partners Envisions a High-Speed Drone Delivery System
Celebratory Futuristic Commercials
McDonald's Spain Celebrates the Upcoming 50 Years of Big Mac
Comprehensive House-Guarding Robots
The 'CARL' Smart Home Security Robot Respects Your Privacy
Shoulder-Supported Fire Extinguishers
The 'Strap Extinguisher' is Intuitive to Handle and Utilize
City-Wide Drone Delivery Systems
PriestmanGoode Proposes an Autonomous System Called Dragonfly
Autonomous Law Enforcement Drones
The Atlas PRO Drone Reaches Speeds of Up to 70MPH
Deep Learning Drones
The Mark Drone is the First VIO Positioning Drone
AR Coding Robots
Pai Technology's Augie Robot Encourages Creativity and Teaches Kids How to Code
Rewarding Flaming Car Ads
Burger King Celebrates Good Samaritan Day by Rewarding Kind Strangers
Cubic AR Toys
PleIQ Combines Tangible Cube Toys with Augmented Reality Interactions
Engineless 3D-Printed Submarines
ETH Zurich Developed a Submarine That Gets Around By Paddling
Firefighter-Guiding Robots
The 'SmokeBot' Sees Through Dense Smoke to Lead the Way
Modular Robotic Beds
The Purple PowerBase Offers an Incredible Night's Sleep
VR Drone-Training Systems
The 'Flight Goggles' System Uses Virtual Obstacles to Train Drones
Arthritis Charity Walks
The Arthritis Society Will Host the Walk for Arthritis June 2nd and 3rd
Adventure Documentary Video Games
The K-141 Kursk Tragedy Will be Told in a New Video Game
Narrative AR Game Quests
Pokemon Go is Set to Release Its 'Field Research Quests' Feature