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
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Intuitive Bionic Hands
This Smart Prosthetic Limb Gives Wearers More Natural and Flexible Movement
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Locally Sourced Building Machines
The Digital Construction Platform Builds Using the Environment
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Robotic Teaching Assistants
This Intelligent Learning Assistant Provides Classroom Support
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Machine Learning Coffee Roasters
'Benkei' is a Software That Simplifies Complex Roasting Data
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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
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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
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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
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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
AI Detective Systems
VALCRI is a Semi-Automated Algorithm for Criminal Intelligence Analysis
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Classroom AI Bots
This Virtual AI Bot Detects When Students Aren't Paying Attention
Related Ideas
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
Smart Walking Canes
The CAN Go Smart Cane Enhances Senior Safety with Artificial Intelligence
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
Robotic Five-Camera Lawnmowers
The AIRSEEKERS TRON AI Robotic Lawn Mower is Efficient
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
Hands-Free Robot Vacuums
The Roborock 'S7 Max Ultra' Cleans Floors with the Click of a Button
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
AI-Powered Chess Boards
The 'GoChess' Robotic Chess Board Offers Real-Time Coaching
AI-Designed Harvesting Robots
This Tomato-Picking Robot Was Designed By ChatGPT
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
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
Urban Mobility Chairs
Honda Robotics is Testing a Powered Chair Paired with VR Headset Devices
Expanded Chinese Technology Lines
Xiaomi Debuts a Range of Home and Tech Products for Consumers
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
Socially Motivating Companion Robots
The Conceptual 'Mori' Companion Robot Supports Mental Health
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
AI-Enhanced Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is a Wearable Assistant Without a Screen
Autonomous Mine Detection Robots
The Conceptual 'Warden' Mine Detector Robot Scouts Terrain
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
AI-Powered Cat Doors
Flappie Previews a New AI-Powered Cat Door for Detecting Prey at CES 2024
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
Zero-Code Robotic Arm Solutions
The AmberRobotics 'Lucid ONE' Supports 1.5-Kilogram Payloads
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
AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is Packed with Various Assistive Tech Tools
Holistic Home Cleaning Robots
The Yeedi M12 Pro+ Works with the OMNI Station
Tactile AI Toolkits
Zhaodi Feng Has Designed a Unique Toolkit Named 'Promptac'
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
Avatar Motion-Capture Systems
Sony's Mocopi System is Expanding to the American Market
Automated Neck Massage Wearables
The MOZA AI RoboHands Delivers a 4D Massage from Anywhere
Standing Quadruped Robots
The 'ANYmal' Robot Easily Traverses Any Landscape and Performs Tasks
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
Technological Kitchen Hubs
LG's LG COit is Made for Those to Create Content in the Kitchen
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Window-Cleaning Robots
Winbot W2 Will Leave Your Windows Spotless
Grocery-Carrying Robot Assistants
Toyota Introduces a Punyo, an Adorable Robot Companion
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
Data Privacy Robotic Vacuums
The Matic Robot Vacuum Cleaner Navigates Without Transmitting Data
Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetics
The 'Lunet' Mechanical Prosthetic by David Edquilang is Advanced
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
AI-Powered Wearables
The Ai Pin Debuted at the Coperni 2024 Spring/Summer Show
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
Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes
The Litter Robot 4 is a Wi-Fi-Enabled Litter Box for Busy Pet Owners
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
Agile Underwater Exploration Robots
The Youcan Robotics 'OceanEye' Relays Footage to Smartphones
Stir-Frying Kitchen Robots
BOTINKIT P MAX is a Next-Gen Smart Cooking Robot
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
Voice-Controlled Robot Dogs
Petoi Recently Introduced the Palm-Sized Bittle X Companion
Open-Source Housekeeping Robots
This Robot Can Be Trained to Perform Various Domestic Chores
Innovative Industrial Robots
Pudu Robotics Ventures into the Industrial Robotics Market
Modular Robotics Kits
ioCube Fuses the Simplicity of Building Blocks with Advanced Circuitry
Simple AI Assistants
The Rabbit R1 Offers a Non-Distracting Digital Alternative
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
All-in-One AI Vacuum Cleaners
The Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo Will Debut at CES 2024
AI-Powered Security Cameras
The U-tec U Home Ulticam Cameras Recognize People, Pets and More
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Robot-Improving AI Tools
DeepMind Unveiled the 'RT-2' AI Focused on Robotics Intelligence
Ultra-Flexible Bipedal Robots
The Unitree H1 Has Joints Throughout for Maximum Flexibility
Beverage Dispensing Robots
Ottobot Brew is Ultra-Capable Beer Dispensing Robot
Unplugged Coding Robots
ALUX's VINU is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree
AI-Powered Camera Accessories
The Arsenal 2 Intelligent Camera Assistant Offers Auto Enhancement
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
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
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
Speedy Luxe Robot Vacuums
Dyson's 360 Vis Nav Has an Additional Pop-Out Arm and Strong Suction
Automated Dual Robot Vacuums
Ultenic Launches Its New T10 Pro Robot Vacuum with Mop
Elderly Monitoring Smart lamps
The AI Nobi Smart Lamp is Designed with Safety Features
Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs
The KIMM Designs a New Self-Controlled Liberating Wheelchair
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 Waste-Sorting Machines
FANUC and Recycleye Team Up to Sort Waste Using Artificial Intelligence
AI Humanoid Operating Systems
Nvidia Developed a New AI Mode Dubbed Project GR00T
Agile Wall-Climbing Robots
The 'Magnecko' Robot Works on Vertical and Horizontal Surfaces
Birth-Detecting AI-Imaging Cameras
Nikon's Camera Detects When Cows are Ready to Give Birth
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
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
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
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
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
Jellyfish-Inspired Interactive Robots
Adonis Christodoulou Designs the Jellyfish Robot
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
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
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
AI-Supported Robot Lawnmowers
The Navimow i Series Robot Mowers Has an IP66 Rating
Stair-Climbing Robotic Vacuums
Yun Long Designs the Omnidirectional AI Migo Ascender Robot
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
Levitating Firefighting Robots
This Prototype Robot Can Blast Water From a Safe Distance
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
Robotic Breast Examinations
University of Bristol is Experimenting with a Robot Breast Examiner
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
Customizable Smart Robot Vacuums
Vactidy Debuts the Nimble T8 Robot Vacuum Cleaner
App-Connected Litter Boxes
The PetNF Robotic Litter Box Lets Users Know When Maintenance is Needed
Updated Android Robots
Agility Robotics Unveils its New Digit 2.0 Robot to Help Workers
Mop-Equipped Smart Vacuums
Ultenic Launched an Automatic Home Vacuum With a Mop Cleaning Feature
Four-Armed Surgical Robots
This Robot Lets Surgeons Use Their Arms & Feet to Control Procedures
Dual-Cleaning Robot Vacuums
Xiaomi Unveils the MIJIA Sweeping & Mopping Robot 3S
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
AI-Powered Webcams
OBSBOT Announces Its Latest Tiny 2 PTZ Webcam
AI-Driven Robot Gloves
A New AI-Powered Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Patients Play Piano Again
Augmented Reality Microscope Prototypes
Google Prototypes an ARM with the Department of Defense
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