The top September 2015 robots trends showcase highlights from an ever-evolving tech industry that favors the bold. Given the sheer number of robotic innovations at any given time, it seems that only those with relatable features seem to make it into mainstream coverage.
An example of a whimsical robot with creativity to boot is a Roomba-powered painting device that is capable of creating awe-inspiring abstract art pieces. The device, created by a Japanese artist, features several bottles of paint with tubing that allows for dispensing of the colorful liquid as the robot is moved about the canvas.
Separately, the 'Therabot' is a robotic substitute for animal-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder patients.
The top September 2015 robots trends include several innovations that speak to the expanded role of robotic technology to include health and creative applications.
Top 20 Robots Trends in September
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Robotic Painting Devices
This Tiny Robot Creates Brilliant Works of Abstract Art
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Interactive Electronics Shops
The littleBits Pop-Up Store is Part Retail Space and Part Laboratory
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ATM-Hacking Devices
'Shimmer' is a Nearly Invisible Card Reader That Expedites Hacking ATMs
17
Autonomous Car Chargers
Tesla's Electric Car Charging Station Automatically Locates Ports
16
Talking Sheep Robots
Takara-Tomy's OHaNAS Omnibot is an Intelligent Robot Companion
15
Kite-Like Cameras
'Fotokite Phi' is a Photography Drone That Can Be Led on a Tether
14
Cost-Effective Security Robots
The 'Knightscope' Robot Patrols Corporate Grounds Continuously
13
Futuristic Hypersonic Jets
This Aircraft Innovation Flies from London to New York in One Hour
12
Human-Assisted Robotic Barkeeps
Robot Bartender HoLLiE Works With a Human Team to Make Cocktails
11
Amusing Mini Drones
Axis Drones is Taking Drone Technology to the Miniature Scale
10
Audible News Apps
'NewsCast' is a Handy News-Reading App That Dictates Breaking Stories
9
Driverless Drone Cabs
This Dutch Engineer is Developing a Self-Piloting Flying Taxi
8
Kid-Friendly Coding Robots
This Tiny Toy Helps Children Explore Robotics and Learn How to Code
7
Animal Robot-Assisted Therapy
The 'Therabot' Provides Therapy for PTSD Patients
6
Automated Matchmaker Bots
This Love Bot Will Choose a Potential Mate for You
5
3D-Printed Telescopes
The Ultrascope is a Simplified Telescope That Snaps Images with Smartphones
4
Classroom Photography Robots
The 'Meebo' Robot Acts as a Robot School Monitor in Japan
3
Wheelchair-Connected Speech Software
Stephen Hawking's Speech System is Now Free for Everyone
2
Solar Internet Drones
The Facebook Drone 'Aquila' Will Bring the Web to Remote Parts of the World
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Robotic Whiskers
These Whiskers Can Help Navigate Obstacles and Obscured Environments
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Solo Citizen Protection Robots
The HOM-E Companion Robot by KeeJung Song Keeps Users Safe
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
Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Autonomous Three-Wheeled Task Vehicles
The 'ECHO' Self-Driving Concept Trike Has Hubless Wheels
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Autonomous Vehicle Coffee Makers
The 'DOTS' Vehicle Coffee Machine by Junseo Oh is Compact
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 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-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
Smart At-Home Nail Salons
Nimble Uses Robotics and AI to Scan, Paint and Dry Nails
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
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
AI-Generated Topic Art
'The Art of Trending’ Creates AI Artwork From Topics Trending on Twitter
Fully Autonomous AI Masseurs
Robosculptor is a System for Aesthetic Body Contouring
All-Terrain AI Exoskeletons
The Hypershell GoX and ProX Will Be Unveiled at CES 2024
Skincare Support Robots
The Conceptual LG CLOi Mister Robot Delivers Hot or Cold Steam and More
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
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
Furniture-Sanitizing Vacuums
The X1 Robot Bed Vacuum Has HEPA Filtration and More
Child-Friendly Service Robots
The Hyundai Next Generation Service Robot is Expressive
AI Pet Care Apps
Healthcare App TTcare is a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree
AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights
Mati Papalini and Marko Filipic Design an AI-Assisted Lamp
Back-Targeting Massage Robots
This Robot Uses AI and Computer Vision to Deliver a Soothing Massage
AI-Generated Lighting Tech
Lepro's LightGPM Smart Lights Adapt to Commands and Emotions
Conversational AI Companions
CATI is a Soft Plush Toy Robot Debuting at CES 2023
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
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
Aftermarket Automation Blind Controllers
The Arpobot Smart Shade Elegantly Adds in Connectivity
AR Vacuuming Apps
Dyson CleanTrace Identifies Areas That Have Yet to Be Cleaned
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
Beer Brew-Accelerating Bots
These Miniature Robots Can Hasten the Fermentation Process
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
Autonomous Food Delivery Robots
The ITRI Cubot ONE Autonomous Mobile Robot Works Indoors or Out
AI CEO Humanoids
Dictador's MIKA Made an Appearance at the Salz21 Conference
Bipedal Automation Robots
OpenAI and 1X Showcased an Advanced Humanlike Robot for Automation
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
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
Data Privacy Robotic Vacuums
The Matic Robot Vacuum Cleaner Navigates Without Transmitting Data
Personable Air Purifier Robots
The nara Pro is a Smart Air Purifier with Facial Expressions
Bubble Tea Robots
ADAM by Richtech Robotics Delighted Attendees at CES 2023
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
Versatile AI Gardening Robots
Electric Sheep's AI-Powered Garden Bot is Called Verdie
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
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
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
Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots
The Menteebot Interacts with Commands Using Natural Language
Autonomous Agricultural Robots
Chipotle Mexican Grill is Investing in Greenfield Robotics
Simple AI Assistants
The Rabbit R1 Offers a Non-Distracting Digital Alternative
All-in-One AI Vacuum Cleaners
The Samsung Bespoke Jet Bot Combo Will Debut at CES 2024
AI-Powered Digital Marketing Support
Boostrbot Transforms Likes Into Leads
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
Robotic Coffee Waiters
The Second Cup Coffee Company's Mozo Robot Will Debut at its Beirut Store
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
Speedy Luxe Robot Vacuums
Dyson's 360 Vis Nav Has an Additional Pop-Out Arm and Strong Suction
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
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
Customizable Two-in-One Robot Vacuums
The Tikom L9000 Robot Vacuum Has LiDAR Navigation
Warehouse-Ready Robotic Platforms
The KUKA KMP 1500P Lifts Up to 1,500-Kilograms
Coding Education Car Toys
The TPBot Smart Coding Car Works with Building Blocks
Smart Screen Vacuum Robots
The Redkey R20 Robot Vacuum Cleaner Doesn't Rely on an App
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
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
Robotic Beverage Machines
FrazyBot is Coming to CES 2024 to Simplify Specialty Drinks at Home
Organized AI Databases
The Many AI Tools Organizes AI Tools By Category
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
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
Swappable Component Robot Cleaners
These iRobot Roomba Combo Units Have Swappable Mopping Bins
Presentation-Building AIs
Beautiful.ai Launches a Generative AI Tool Called DesignerBot
AI Board Game Robots
SenseTime's AI-Powered Robot Helps Players Strategize
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
Robot Taxi Car Concepts
Didi Introduces Its a RoboTaxi Concept with Robotic Arms
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
Adorable Miniature Security Robots
The Enabot Ebo X Robot is Designed with Safety Features
Automated Low-Maintenance Robot Vacuums
The iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ Cleans for Up to 30 Days
Robotic Breast Examinations
University of Bristol is Experimenting with a Robot Breast Examiner
Robot-Enlisted Donut Production
Krispy Kreme Announces that It'll Launch Robot Production
Autonomous Towing Vehicles
Burro Launches a New Towing Robot for Labor-Saving Purposes
UAE-Based Smart Taxis
UAE Residents Will Be Able to Call AI Smart Taxis Thanks to Hyundai
Industry-Leading Delivery Robots
Lucki Pro is a Next-Gen Delivery Robot with Exclusive Features
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
AI Built-In Cars
Baidu Launches the First Electric Car to Have ChatGPT-Style Functions
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
Empathetic Interactive Game Robots
OMRON Robotic Develops the Forhpeus to Understand Emotions
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Retrofitted Smart Home Switches
The SwitchBot Bot Upgrades Existing Switches
Generative AI Workspace Systems
Google Unveils a New Workspace Suite Enabled by AI Technology
Dual-Cleaning Robot Vacuums
Xiaomi Unveils the MIJIA Sweeping & Mopping Robot 3S
Flagship Workplace Robots
Epson Robots Introduces the New GX-B Flagship Series of Robots
Senior Care Robots
An Autonomous Robot Called Aiden Enhances Senior Care in Singapore
Multidirectional Miniature Robots
This Robotic Bee Can Infiltrate Highly Compact Spaces
Modern Digitized Bookshelves
September is a Digital Bookshelf Where You Can Display Achievements
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
AI-Driven Robot Gloves
A New AI-Powered Robotic Glove Helps Stroke Patients Play Piano Again
Autonomous Robot Taxis
Uber Partners with Motional to Become Completely Driverless by 2023
Advanced Hospitality Service Robots
Servi Plus is an Upgrade Version of Hospitality Service Robots
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
Natural AI Reply Bots
ReplyGuy Will Organically Mention a Product in Comment Sections
Weather-Metric Robot Taxis
Waymo's Robotaxis Have a New Metric for Better Weather Intuition