Technology is constantly evolving, and these June 2017 robot trends demonstrate just a few innovations that make life easier for a diverse range of consumers and professionals.
To increase the ability of amputees to have a more flexible and natural range of motion, engineers at Newcastle University created a prosthetic limb that's being described as "the first intuitive hand." Unlike most other prosthetics, the hand comes equipped with a small camera that allows it to react more quickly and behave in a fluid motion.
Also featured in these June 2017 robot trends is the CatNani, a useful device that prevents curious cats from jumping up on unattended counter tops and other surfaces that they shouldn't be on. Rather simple in design, the CatNani emits an ultrasonic sound when it senses furry feet, and gives a small spray of water to prompt them to move.
Top 30 Robot Trends in June
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Agricultural Crop-Scouting Drones
The Parrot Disco-Pro AG Commercial Drones Keep an Eye on Farms
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Robotic Window Washers
The Winbot 950 Cleans Up in Its Niche in the Market
28
Health-Monitoring Tattoos
These Tattoos Will Change Color If One Has Low Blood Sugar
27
Robotic Home Security Hubs
The 'Momo' Intelligent Smart Home Assistant Utilizes AI Technology
26
Drone Mural Projects
This Drone Painting System is Being Used to Make Crowdsourced Urban Art
25
Ergonomically Designed ATMs
The 'Man-Machine' ATM Bank Has an Optimized Height and Viewing Angle
24
Cute Communicative Robots
'Elfkins' Emotes Messages Between Kids and Loved Ones
23
Conversational Study Robots
The 'WOOGIE' Learning Assistant Keeps Kids Engaged While They Study
22
Connected Pet Feeders
The 'easyFeed' Automatic Pet Food Dispensers Provide Sustenance as Needed
21
Pet Discipline Robots
The 'CatNani' Robot Stops Pets from Jumping on Tables and Counters
20
Autonomous Delivery Robots
The Segway 'Loomo Go' is a Robot for Delivery of Goods
19
Intuitive Bionic Hands
This Smart Prosthetic Limb Gives Wearers More Natural and Flexible Movement
18
Locally Sourced Building Machines
The Digital Construction Platform Builds Using the Environment
17
Robotic Teaching Assistants
This Intelligent Learning Assistant Provides Classroom Support
16
Machine Learning Coffee Roasters
'Benkei' is a Software That Simplifies Complex Roasting Data
15
Robotic Fish Cameras
'BIKI' Swims Autonomously and Dives Deep with a 4K Camera
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Robot Employment Search Engines
Will Robots Take My Job Reveals Careers Susceptible to Automation
13
Aquatic HD Action Drones
The Splash Drone 3 Floats on Water and Captures Underwater Shots
12
Self-Driving Security Cars
The Otsaw Robotics OR-3 Pairs an Autonomous Car with a Drone
11
Crop-Monitoring Robots
The Tarzan Robot Makes It Easier for Farmers to Monitor Their Crops
10
Proactive Digital Home Assistants
The 'Essential Home' Limits Data Sent to the Cloud
9
Ocean-Saving Robotic Fish
These Underwater Fish Vehicles Can Detect Acidic Hot Spots in the Water
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3D-Printed Programming Bots
'LittleBot' is a Smart Classroom Robot for Hands-On STEM Education
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Voice Assistant Robot Vacuums
The Roomba 890 Home Robot Vacuum Has Amazon Alexa Support
6
Supercomputer-Crafted Recipes
IBM Chef Watson Was Challenged to Make 'EATS' with Four Ingredients
5
Robotic Parking Garage Attendants
Stan the Robot Valet Can Autonomously Park and Retrieve Cars
4
Mechanically Stable Ostrich Robots
The Planar Elliptical Runner Balances Without Any AI
3
Learning Chatbot Solutions
'ozz' is a Self-Learning AI That Enhances Chatbot Communication
2
Classroom AI Bots
This Virtual AI Bot Detects When Students Aren't Paying Attention
1
AI Detective Systems
VALCRI is a Semi-Automated Algorithm for Criminal Intelligence Analysis
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Slick AI-Powered Household Devices
Samsung Will Unveil Its AI-Powered Appliances at CES 2026
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
AI Productivity Smartwatch Models
The Mobvoi TicNote Watch Has AI Processing at CES 2026
AI-Powered Cooking Systems
Next Robot's Latest Innovation is Here — the Al Dente System
Automated Kitchen Robots
CircusOS Robot Kitchen is Crafted to Replace an Entire Restaurant
Automated Meal Cooking Appliances
The Posha Kitchen Robot Creates Fresh Meals Automatically
Emotion Recognition Robot Pets
The 'Kakaloom' Pet Responds to the User's Mood and More
Adaptive Sleep Systems
Water Robotics Introduced CAMA™ at CES 2026 to Respond to Bodily Needs
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
Coastal Erosion Prevention Robots
The 'C-Q' Sand Robot Concept Was Designed by Miyeog K
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
Smart Bionic Hands
Kawatek Introduces Next-Gen Smart Bionic Hands With AI-Assisted Precision
AI-Powered Pet Cameras
The Petlibro Scout Smart Camera Knows the Difference Between Pets
Obstacle-Overcoming Robotic Vacuums
ECOVACS Debuts the Efficiency-Focused DEEBOT X11 OMNICYCLONE
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
Humanoid Robot Technologies
Ti5ROBOT is Introducing Two Advanced Humanoid Models
Advanced Robotic Baristas
Artly AI Presented an Upgraded Hand for its 'Barista Bot'
AI-Powered Customer Service Humanoids
Realbotix Spotlights Its AI-Powered Humanoid Robotics
Pocket-Sized AI Companions
Sharp Poketomo is Designed to Make Everyday Life More Fun
Night Vision Camera Smartphones
The FOSSIBOT F113 Has an Infrared Camera Lens
AI-Powered Grilling Robots
GRILL X Analyzes Charring Levels & Reactions Like a Chef
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
Ai-Powered Home Robots
Enabot's EBO Max is a Responsive Device in the Home Setting
Omni-Terrain Quadruped Robots
Lynx M20 Pro Reliably Navigates Complex, Hazardous Environments
Upgraded Service Robot Designs
KEENON Robotics Debuts the XMAN-R1 Humanoid Assistant and More
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
AI-Enhanced Meal Assembly Robots
Chef+ Enhances Food Safety, Performance and Saves Space
AI Retail Cobots
Badger Technologies' Digital Teammate Works Alongside Employees
AI-Powered Open-Top Litter Boxes
The PETKIT Purobot Crystal Duo Makes Preventative Care Accessible
Automated Pet Companion Robots
The ENOR E1 Pet Companion Robot Tends to Dogs and Cats
Transforming Robotic Vacuuming Systems
The xLean TR1 Switches Between Modes at CES 2026
Adaptive Automated Cleaning Device
Robotin is Introducing the R2 Pro at CES 2026
Mobile Robot Assistants
Zeroth’s W1 Highlights Autonomous Navigation and Conveyance
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
AI-Powered Cooking Robots
Next Robot's Al Dente Makes Dishes Like Risotto from Scratch
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
Adaptive Humanoid Robot Systems
The Google Gemini 2.0 Humanoid Robotics System is Advanced
Humanoid Robot Games
The Great Robot Olympics Reveals Both Promise and Prose in Ai Evolution
AI-Powered PTZR Cameras
The OBSBOT Tail 2 Works Seamlessly for Live Productions
Ultra-Compact Autonomous Vacuums
iRobot's Roomba Mini Robot Vacuum & Mop + Dock is Efficient
Pizza Delivery Robot Dogs
Domino’s is Trialing the Domidog for Guarding Pizza on the Beach
AI-Powered Pet Products
PETKIT is Showcasing an Expanded Range of Connected Devices at CES 2026
AI Injury Prevention Platforms
Smartan Has Introduced a Novel Software Platform at CES 2026
Heavy Industrial Manufacturing Robots
Zoomlion Presents at the 2025 World Robot Conference
Adaptive Robotic Harvesting Systems
Osaka Metropolitan University Unveiled Edge IoT Harvester
DIY AI-Fueled Robot Dogs
Hengbot's Sirius is an Open-Source AI-Powered Robotic Dog
Multifunctional Robotic Tables
The Come Together Robot Concept Features a Fridge and Speaker
Assistive Home Robots
LG CLOiD Presents a Vision for a "Zero-Labor Home" at CES 2026
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
Modular Legged Robots
PNAS Researchers Unveiled Reconfigurable Modular Legs
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
Autonomous Racing Humanoids
Honor’s Marathon Robot Wins Beijing Half-Marathon
Educational Robotics
South Africa Unveiled Its First AI-Powered Teaching Robot
General-Purpose Humanoid Robots
Figure 03 Performs Human-Like Tasks & Learns Directly from People
Swimming Pool Maintenance Robots
Beatbot Introduces Its Sora 70 Model at CES 2026
Humanoid Robot Innovations
EngineAI Presents Its Innovations at the World Robot Conference 2025
Bionic Knee Prostheses
Enhancing Mobility with Integrated Tissue Technology
Automation-Focused Robotics Divisions
Nextracker Establishes a Dedicated AI and Robotics Division
Cyber Pet Companions
OlloBot Introduces Low-Maintenance AI Pets for Emotional Support
Futuristic AI Cameras
The AI Camera Concept Adds Innovation in Photography by Removing Lens
Autonomous Industrial Robots
Doosan Robotics' Solutions are Practical & Award-Winning
Human-Level Performance Robotics
Humanoid robot surpasses human marathon speeds in real-world race
AI-Powered Chess Set Robots
The Manya Cynus Challenges Chess Aficionados
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
Robotic AI Surgeons
Woxsen University Launches a New Tool to Help with Surgeries
AI-Assisted Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes
homerunPET Spotlights Its CS106 Self-Cleaning Litter Box
Assistive Homecare Robots
Zeroth Robotics Debuts M1 Humanoid For Everyday Support
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
AI-Powered Family Assistants
The Nori AI Family Assistant Handles Household Management
Touch-Responsive Robotic Pets
The OwlBear AI Pet Robot Has 16-Point Bionic Skin
Dexterous Robotics Hands
SharpaWave Has 22 Active Degrees of Freedom at the Scale of a Human Hand
AI-Driven Security Cameras
The Latest Google Nest Cams Boast Gemini-Powered Features
Hybrid AI Gaming Headsets
Razer's Project Motoko Aims to Leverage AI to Boost Performance
Futuristic Feline Feeding Robots
The Sphinx S1 Smart Wet Feeder Stores and Warms Cat Foods
Entertaining Pet Care Robots
The Tuya Smart Aura Keeps Pets Company at CES 2026
AI Robot Vacuums
Roborock Saros 20 Introduces Adaptive Navigation for Complex Home Cleaning
AI-Powered Robot Arms
University of Edinburgh Researchers Enhance the Kinova Gen3 Robotic Arm
Self-Cleaning Pool Robots
The Beatbot AquaSense X AI Robotic Pool Cleaner Was at CES 2026
Teacher-Focused Robotics Training
DFRobot and ALECSO Launch AI and Robotics Training for Teachers
Innovative Tennis Training Robots
Acemate Delivers a Significant Advancement in Sports Technology
Multi-Channel Wristband Prototypes
Neuranics Announces Breakthroughs in Its Technology
Embodied AI Production Systems
Agibot Advances Real-World Deployment of AI-Powered Robots
Tactile-Focused Embodied AI Infrastructures
PaXini Showcases Its Tactile Sensing Innovation
Arm Rehabilitation Robots
The Hong Kong PolyU's Robot is a CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honoree
Robotic Food Serving-Focused Milestones
Chef Robotics Annouces 100 Million Servings
Robotic Kitchen Systems
Appetronix Expands Into Multi-Cuisine Automation With New Tech
AI-Powered Lifestyle Photography
Nextech3D.AI Introduces New Features for its Ecommerce AI Studio
Autonomous Robot Baristas
Elite Robots' Robobarista Seeks to Improve Service Quality & Efficiency
Autonomous Outdoor Sweeping Innovations
Jtibot's Autonomous Outdoor Sweeper Debuts in Europe
Rehabilitative Robotic Suits
H-Medi Pro is the World’s First Garment-Type Wearable Robotic Suit
AI-Powered Litter Box Cameras
SiiPet's LitterLens Decodes Pet Behavior into Health Insights
Smart Home Cleaning Promotions
Roborock is Celebrating its 11th Anniversary
Industrial Humanoid Robots
Agile ONE Supports People on the Production Floor
Interactive Robotic Demonstrations
GoLabs and GOTRAX Partner to Spotlight a New Golf Cart
Connected Vision Tennis Robots
The Aceii One Enables Human-Like Tennis Training
Streamlined AI Workflow Solutions
Raspberry AI Unveils a Solution to Help with Creative Workflows
Upper-Limb Wearable Robots
Sleev Assists Everyday Arm Movement Using Controller-Based Sensors
Award-Winning Robotic Lawn Care
ANTHBOT Presented Its N and M Series Robotic Lawn Mowers at CES
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
Voice-Led Fabrication Robots
MIT Debuts System Turning Spoken Object Requests Into Reality
Microscale Swimming Robots
Michigan And Penn Engineers Create Temperature Sensing Microbots
AI-Powered Industrial Robots
Gemini AI Powers Industrial Robot Systems
Soft Presence Robots
POCO Robot by Mehrnaz Amouei Prioritizes Presence Over Intelligence
Advanced AI-Supported PC Designs
ASUS Will Spotlight Its Innovation at the Always Incredible Event
Industry-Advancing AI-Powered Innovation Tools
3M is Presenting a Suite of Tech Advancements
AI-Powered Tennis Training Robots
The Tenniix Ultra Tennis Trainer Has a Dual-Camera System
Ultra Sensitive Robots
The Vulcan Robot Brings Human-Like Touch to Amazon Warehouses With AI
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
Reversible Robotic Hands
EPFL Debuts Hand with Two Opposable Thumbs and Detachable Fingers
Smart Automatic Litter Boxes
The New Whisker Litter-Robot Lineup is the Most Advanced to Date
Comprehensive Tactile Sensing Infrastructure
Ensuring Technology Debuts Two Hardware Innovations
AI Adoption Insights
The 2025 State Of AI Development Reveals Key Industry Trends
Data-Driven Robot Learning Models
NVIDIA Introduced the Open-Source 'DreamDojo' World Model
Modular Robot Developments
The Tron 2 Modular Robot with Three Configurations
Humanoid Mobility Robots
Mobileye And Mentee Advance Physical AI For Humanoid Robotics
Foundational Embodied Robots
The TRON 2 Modular Humanoid Robot from LimX Dynamics is Advanced
Futuristic Feline Feeding Robots
The Sphinx S1 Smart Wet Feeder Stores and Warms Cat Foods