Caring for the elderly, drumming and fabricating building are just a few of the things that March 2016 robots can do. These top ideas also include a number of ultra-specific tasks for robots to perform, such as folding paper airplanes, making ice cream and tending to farms.
Just as robots are being put to work for a number of inventive tasks, drones are adopting creative new forms. For instance, Powervision Robot adopts an egg-shaped form, while the Flying Car is styled as a RC car with the capabilities of a quadcopter drone.
Other unique robot toys include ones that are DIY, open source, voice-controlled or designed to work in tandem with a tablet. As the top March 2016 robot trends display, play is just one of the many things that robots of the future will be good for.
Top 45 Robots Ideas in March
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Robot-Run Farms
This Japanese Robot Farm is Monitored By Autonomous Systems
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Compact Forestry Robots
The 'Green Eudemon' Device Works to Prevent Forest Fires
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Voice-Controlled Robotic Toys
This Star Wars BB-8 Robot Toy Responds To Your Voice Commands
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Rolling Surveillance Robots
The LG Rolling Bot Playfully Monitors the Home like a Sci-Fi Droid
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Intelligent Robot Pets
The 'CHiPK9' Robot Dog is Programmed to Offer Loyalty and Affection
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Cute Family-Friendly Robots
The 'XIBOT' Smart Home Assistant Provides an Intuitive Experience
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Connected Robotic Lawn Mowers
The Husqvarna Automower Makes Continuous Lawn Care Autonomous
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Hybrid Drone Toys
The Flying Car Remote Controlled Vehicle Offers Advanced Functionality
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Balancing Monkey Robots
Spin Master's Zoomer Chimp That Crawls and Balances on Two Wheely Feet
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App-Controlled Indoor Drones
The Rook Drone Can Be Remotely Flown Inside Your Home
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Large-Scale Passenger Drones
The Ehang184 Drone Design is Engineered for Human Travel
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Robotic Cocktail Makers
This Robotic Mixologist is Powered by People’s Tweets
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Code-Teaching Toy Robots
The Kamibot Robot Makes it Easier to Teach Kids to Code
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Military Scouting Drones
This Fixed-Wing Drone Can Hang In the Air For Six Hours At a Time
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Affordable Wearable Exoskeletons
The Phoenix Exoskeleton Costs About As Much As a Mid-Range Car
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Rubble-Invading Robots
This Robotic Cockroach Can Access Tight Spaces Inside Rubble
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Paper Airplane-Producing Machines
This Machine is Designed to Fold Paper into Precise Airplanes
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Efficient Robotic Floor Cleaners
The iRobot Braava 320 Floor Mopping Robot is a Multipurpose Unit
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Hole-in-One Robotic Golfers
The LDRIC Robot Golfer Takes a Perfect Golf Shot at the Phoenix Open
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Ice Cream-Making Robots
This Robotic Ice Cream Kiosk Prepares Personalized Treats for Customers
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Personal Assistant Robots
The Sony Xperia Agent is Outfitted with Ingenious Features & Personality
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Drone-Capturing Eagles
Dutch Police are Using Eagles as a Way to Thwart Unauthorized Drones
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Robot-Fabricated Pavilions
This Futuristic Canopy Will Be Constructed by Robots
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Trash-Sorting Robots
The 'Trashbot' is a Robotic Machine That Sorts and Disposes of Trash
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Crop-Monitoring Drone Cameras
The Parrot Sequoia Crop Monitoring Sensor Could Revolutionize Farms
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Big Data Travel Platforms
'Wayblazer' Uses IBM Watson as an Intelligent Concierge
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DIY Drawing Robots
Makers Toolbox Teaches Kids to Create a Functional 'Scribbler Robot'
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AI Money Managers
The Cleo App Consists of an AI Assistant for Matters of Personal Finance
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Interactive Nursing Home Robots
This Nursing Robot Provides Care for Senior Citizens
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Smart Conversational Robots
'Aijia Pro' Smart Robots Can Partake in Conversation and Snap Pictures
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Robotic Retail Stores
A Sprint Smartphone Store in Japan will be Staffed with Pepper Robots
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Lost Hiker-Tracking Drones
New Drone Technology Could Aid in Search and Rescue Missions
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Knee-Knocking Exoskeletons
The Knee Perturbator Intentionally Knocks Wearers On Their Knees
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Egg-Shaped Drones
The PowerEgg Drone Encases Sensitive Electronics Inside An Egg-Shaped Shell
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Language-Teaching Robots
The 'L2TOR' Robot is Designed to Help Students Learn Languages Faster
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Open-Source Robotic Toys
The Open FURBY Project Lets Consumers Personalized the Toy Bird
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Autonomous Weeding Robots
The Ibex Robot Could Remove Weeds from Expansive Farmland
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Robotic Drumming Machines
This Robotic Third Arm Helps Drummers Keep the Beat While Playing
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Drone Racing Contests
The Drone Racing League is Inspired By Formula One
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Modular Combat Robots
The Unmanned Ground Vehicle Can Assist Or Replace Soldiers In Battle
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Lightweight Autonomous Drones
These DARPA Drones Can Zip Through Tight and Cluttered Environments
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Autonomous Robotic Warships
This DARPA Unmanned Vessel Can Track Hostile Submarines
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Interactive Tablet Robots
'TABO' is a Small Bot That Touch Points on an iPad for Gaming
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Autonomous Drone Platforms
The Dronebox Platform Can Charge and Launch Drones Automatically
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Robotic Drumming Arms
This Robotic Arm Responds To and Supplements Drummers' Beats
Related Ideas
Solo Citizen Protection Robots
The HOM-E Companion Robot by KeeJung Song Keeps Users Safe
Conceptual AI-Powered Wearables
The Rabbit R1 AI Watch by Alisher Ashimov is Feature-Rich
Multifunctional Lawn Care Robots
The EcoFlow Blade Cuts Grass and Collects Leaves
AI-Powered Bedside Massage Robots
The 'Phill' Massager Robot Allows for Spa Treatments from Home
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
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
AI-Powered Weeding Robots
The 'Vulcan' Uses Machine Learning to Precisely Extract Weeds
Autonomous High-Profile Combat Bikes
The Conceptual 'Motorcycle Drone' By Fang E is Armored
AI-Powered Chess Boards
The 'GoChess' Robotic Chess Board Offers Real-Time Coaching
Crop-Scouting Robots
Meropy's Innovation Helps Monitor and Take Care of Crops
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
Roving Robotic AC Systems
This Robot Air Conditioner Concept by Miray Ozlem ER is Refreshing
Wool-Weaving Cobots
The Flocks Wobot Builds Three-Dimensional Volumes Out of Wool
Film-Inspired AI-Powered Robots
The Doly Robot is Inspired by Wall-E and Rests on the Tabletop
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Socially Motivating Companion Robots
The Conceptual 'Mori' Companion Robot Supports Mental Health
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Technical Education Car Toys
The Conceptual 'GoCar' Helps Kids Learn to Code Autonomous Vehicles
Autonomous Mine Detection Robots
The Conceptual 'Warden' Mine Detector Robot Scouts Terrain
Indoor Air Conditioning Drones
Miray Ozlem ER Designs the New Drone AC to Control Temperatures
Guarding Humanoid Robots
EvoGuard is a Smart Security Solution at CES 2023
AI-Enabled Walking Robots
Tesla's Optimus Robot is Poised to Redefine the Boundaries of AI
Automated Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The Roborock S8 Pro Ultra Shows Off Self-Cleaning at CES 2023
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
Expressive Home Assistance Robots
The Conceptual Oppo Xiaobu Has a Modular Hand for Helping
AI-Powered Lawnmower Robots
The RoboUP Robot Lawn Mower Doesn't Require a Perimeter Wire
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
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
Artistic AI Robots
XORBIS Showcased the 'Sketcher X' Interactive Drawing Robot at CES 2023
AI-Powered Humanoid Robots
The Figure 01 Can Walk and Perform Basic Tasks On its Own
Powerful Multi-Functional Robot Vacuums
The Yeedi Cube Robot Vacuum Boasts Innovative Features
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
Beer Brew-Accelerating Bots
These Miniature Robots Can Hasten the Fermentation Process
Elderly Care Robots
Shown at CES 2023, Aeo is a Robot That Patrols & Disenfects Hospitals
Standing Quadruped Robots
The 'ANYmal' Robot Easily Traverses Any Landscape and Performs Tasks
Autonomous Food Delivery Robots
The ITRI Cubot ONE Autonomous Mobile Robot Works Indoors or Out
Miniature Air Purifier Robots
Sang il Shin Designs the Small PLANI Robot Concept
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
Autonomous Support Cargo Robots
The 'evoBOT' Handles Heavy Loads with Two Wheels
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
Robotic Baby Car Puppets
The Iruyo Intelligent Puppet Keeps Babies Calm in the Car
Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series
The New LEGO R2-D2 is Built to be Smaller This Time
Bubble Tea Robots
ADAM by Richtech Robotics Delighted Attendees at CES 2023
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
Diminutive Quadruped Robots
This AI-Powered Robot Boasts a Highly Versatile Robotic Arm
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
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
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
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
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
Interactive Response Robot Toys
The Star Wars Chatter Back Chopper Has More Than 40 Responses
AI-Powered Toy Cars
Rocar is an Interactive Ride-On Robot Car for Kids Ages Two to Six
Open-Source Housekeeping Robots
This Robot Can Be Trained to Perform Various Domestic Chores
Modular Robotics Kits
ioCube Fuses the Simplicity of Building Blocks with Advanced Circuitry
Forest-Fostering Robots
This Dual-Arm Robot is Helping Fight Deforestation In the Amazon
Simple AI Assistants
The Rabbit R1 Offers a Non-Distracting Digital Alternative
Musculoskeletal Robot Dogs
Hengzhi Future Team Presents a More Advanced Robot Dog Design
Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones
The Bionic Bird X-Fly Drone Soars, Dives and Flutters Through the Air
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Innovative Industrial Robots
Pudu Robotics Ventures into the Industrial Robotics Market
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
Unplugged Coding Robots
ALUX's VINU is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Honoree
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
Freestyle Maker CNC Machines
The 'Cubiio X' Portable CNC Robot Enables Projects From Anywhere
Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones
This Robot Carries Out Hazardous Search-and-Rescue Missions
Sleek Robotic Wheelchair Designs
The KIMM Designs a New Self-Controlled Liberating Wheelchair
Air-Ground Amphibious Quadruped Robots
SPIDAR is the Latest Air-Ground Amphibious Quadruped Robot
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
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Pest-Slaying Agricultural Robots
The 'TartanPest' Robot Detects & Destroys Lanternfly Eggs
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
Life-Sized Robot Concierges
Singapore's First Ever Manga Library Features a Robot Concierge
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
Thermoregulating Robotic Beehives
This Gadget Helps Keep Honeybee Colonies Warm During Cold Snaps
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
Robotic Beverage Machines
FrazyBot is Coming to CES 2024 to Simplify Specialty Drinks at Home
Game-Integrated Robotic Lawn Mowers
Husqvarna Unveils the Doom Game on Its Automower Nera
Multi-Level Mapping Robot Vacuums
The Roborock Q5+ Robot Vacuum is Self-Emptying and More
Multidisciplinary Interactive Robots
Igor Jankovic Creates the Sipro Intelligent Social Robot
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
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
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
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
Levitating Firefighting Robots
This Prototype Robot Can Blast Water From a Safe Distance
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
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
Adorable Miniature Security Robots
The Enabot Ebo X Robot is Designed with Safety Features
Autonomous Dairy Manufacturing Strategies
Fairme Harnesses Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Pneumatic Robotics Kits
The MiuraKit Pneumatic Robot Design Kit is Origami-Inspired
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
STEM Education Robotic Arms
The Ozobot 'ORA' Robotic Arm Works with Python and Blockly
Soccer-Dribbling Robots
MIT Researchers Built the Dribblebot Capable of Playing Soccer
Socially Adept Gaming Robots
This Robot Offers Companionship & Conversation to Lonely Gamers
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
Empathetic Interactive Game Robots
OMRON Robotic Develops the Forhpeus to Understand Emotions
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
Neural Network Robotic Lawnmowers
The WORX Landroid VISION L1600 Has a Full HD Camera
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Multidirectional Miniature Robots
This Robotic Bee Can Infiltrate Highly Compact Spaces
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Disinfecting Compact Robot Vacuums
CREATULIZE Presents the X1 Robot Bed Vacuums
Tea-Making Robots
Docomo Showcases a Motion Mimicking Robot Capable of Making Tea
Lighthearted Mobile Shooter Games
Mech Shooter Game Little Big Robots Launches on Mobile
Sustainable Repurposed Robots
Sony Japan Debuts a Foster Parent Program for its 'Aibo' Robot Dogs
Independently-Running Robotic Dogs
This Quadruped Robot Can Run Persistently Once Launched