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Top 100 Robot Trends in 2019

From Intelligent AI-Powered Robotic Dogs to Pizza Delivery Bots

— January 26, 2020 — Tech
The advancement of technology enables an innovator's imagination to roam free and the 2019 robot trends are a category that shows some of the fruits of this inspiration. From robotic dresses to artificial intelligence canines, some of these products are functional, others are purely for aesthetic reasons or are considered a milestone to pushing innovation's agenda forward.

The areas which are covered by the 2019 robot trends round-up are diverse. Even for the most unconventional and unexpected tasks, designers are creating assistive products. This includes the 'ebo' robot pet companion that boasts a built-in 1080p HD camera, a next-generation automated salad server by Chowbotics, the iRobot lawnmower, as well as a rechargeable floor mopping robot by the same brand.
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Activity
Freshness
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Voicemail-Replacing AI Software
Voicemail-Replacing AI Software
The Kosmos Reception Offers an Alternative to Voicemail Systems
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99
Autonomous Infrastructure-Repairing Robots
Autonomous Infrastructure-Repairing Robots
The 'Break The Grid' Robots Work on Land, Sea and Sky
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98
Competitive Soccer Robot Toys
Competitive Soccer Robot Toys
The TOMY Soccerborgs Perform a Number of Quick Maneuvers
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97
Aftermarket Drone Delivery Solutions
Aftermarket Drone Delivery Solutions
The Zing Delivery System Works with DJI Drones
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96
Competitively Priced Robotic Vacuums
Competitively Priced Robotic Vacuums
The MIRAVAC Robotic Vacuum Cleaners Come in Two Model Choices
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95
Flexible Budget-Friendly Robotic Solutions
Flexible Budget-Friendly Robotic Solutions
The 'FLXO' Robotics System Brings Origami into the Mix
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94
Snack-Sharing Robots
Snack-Sharing Robots
PepsiCo's Hello Goodness 'snackbots' Give Refreshments to College Students
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93
Smart Home Mopping Robots
Smart Home Mopping Robots
The iRobot Bravaa jet m6 will Automatically Mop Floors After Vacuuming
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92
Self-Cleaning Robotic Vacuums
Self-Cleaning Robotic Vacuums
The Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty Unloads What It Collects at a Base
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91
Drink-Delivering Theme Park Robots
Drink-Delivering Theme Park Robots
This Coca-Cola Beverage Robot is Being Trialed at Alton Towers
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90
Speedy 3D-Printed Robotic Fish
Speedy 3D-Printed Robotic Fish
Sander van den Berg's Fish Can Swim 0.85 Meters Per Second
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89
Omnidirectional Navigation Coding Robots
Omnidirectional Navigation Coding Robots
The 'Amigo One' Robot is Built on an Arduino Mega 2560
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88
Device-Enhancing Robotic Fingers
Device-Enhancing Robotic Fingers
Marc Teyssier’s MobiLimb Pushes User Experience in the Tech Age
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87
Rechargeable Floor-Mopping Robots
Rechargeable Floor-Mopping Robots
The iRobot Braava 380t is Self-Sufficient and Battery-Operated
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86
Naturalistic Insect-Inspired Drones
Naturalistic Insect-Inspired Drones
The 'Robo Firefly' Has a Miniature Design and Functionality
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85
Big-Box Retailer Robots
Big-Box Retailer Robots
Walmart Plans to Deploy Thousands of Robotic Solutions in Stores
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84
Nimble Pro-Grade Racing Drones
Nimble Pro-Grade Racing Drones
The GEPRC Cygnet 2 FPV Racing Drone Has an Agile Design
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83
Prehistoric Coding Robot Kits
Prehistoric Coding Robot Kits
The Robobloq 'Q-Dino' Robot is for Kids Aged 10 and Up
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82
Robotic Avian-Inspired Pet Nannys
Robotic Avian-Inspired Pet Nannys
The skymee 'Owl Robot' Keeps Pets Company When Owners are Away
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81
Easy Assembly STEM Robots
Easy Assembly STEM Robots
The Microduino Open Source Cube Robot Car Kit is Feature-Rich
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80
Floatation Device Drone Jackets
Floatation Device Drone Jackets
The DJI Phantom 4 Rescue Jacket Prevents Waterlogged Equipment
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79
Comedic Robot Duos
Comedic Robot Duos
AIchan and GONta are a Funny Robot Pair That Use AI to Tell Jokes
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78
AI Assistant-Connected Lawn Mowers
AI Assistant-Connected Lawn Mowers
The Worx Landroid M500 Robotic Lawn Mower is Speedy
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77
Pizza Delivery Bots
Pizza Delivery Bots
Pizza Hut is Exploring the Future of Delivery with the FedEx SameDay Bot
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76
Rolling Sci-Fi Robot Toys
Rolling Sci-Fi Robot Toys
The Star Wars D-O Remote Control Droid Performs 360-Degree Spins
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75
Modular Robotic Construction Kits
Modular Robotic Construction Kits
The 'MIND KIT' Robotics Maker Kit Supports Digital DIYers
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74
DIY Customization Robot Toys
DIY Customization Robot Toys
The 'Armz' DIY Smart Toy Lets Users Change up the Look and More
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73
Blazing-Fast Racing Drones
Blazing-Fast Racing Drones
The Drone Racing League 'Racer4 Street' Can Reach 90mph
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72
AI-Powered Robotic Lawnmowers
AI-Powered Robotic Lawnmowers
The Volta 'Mora' Robotic Lawnmower Has a Self-Learning Design
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71
Three-in-One Robot Vacuums
Three-in-One Robot Vacuums
The Puppyoo R6 Home Sweeps, Vacuums and Mops Floor Surfaces
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70
Educational Coding Introduction Robots
Educational Coding Introduction Robots
The Yahboom Omnibox Robot Gets Kids Comfortable with Coding
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69
State-of-the-Art Robotic Dairy Farms
State-of-the-Art Robotic Dairy Farms
Bosske Architecture Boasts the Farming Facility of the Future
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68
High-Tech Celestial Mapping Robots
High-Tech Celestial Mapping Robots
Olafur Eliasson and Carlo Ratti's Robot Can Chart the Sun
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67
Machine-Learning Task Robots
Machine-Learning Task Robots
The 'UNO' Automated Guided Vehicle is Multipurpose
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66
Automated Quad-Blade Lawnmowers
Automated Quad-Blade Lawnmowers
The Kärcher RLM 4 Robot Lawn Mower Handles 45-Degree Inclines
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65
All-Terrain Robotic Lawn Mowers
All-Terrain Robotic Lawn Mowers
The Ambrogio L400i B Handles Large Outdoor Spaces
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64
Exploratory Swimming Robots
Exploratory Swimming Robots
Pliant Energy System's Velox Robot is Highly Versatile and Useful
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63
Roving Bacteria-Killing Robots
Roving Bacteria-Killing Robots
The 'ROCKUBOT' Eliminates Bacteria, Dust Mites and More
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62
Collaborative Robot Paintings
Collaborative Robot Paintings
Bombay Sapphire's Painted by Everyone is a Crowdsourced Art Project
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61
Self-Following Shopping Bots
Self-Following Shopping Bots
ShopPal the Shopping Companion is Debuting at CES 2019
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60
Customizable Battle-Friendly Robots
Customizable Battle-Friendly Robots
The HEXBUG BattleBots Allow Makers to DIY Rugged Robots
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59
Pesticide-Spraying Drones
Pesticide-Spraying Drones
The 'Agro' Drone Can Spray Two Acres Of Crops On a Full Battery
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58
Anti-Allergen Robotic Vacuums
Anti-Allergen Robotic Vacuums
The iRobot Roomba s9+ Filters 99% of Pollen, Dust Mites and More
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57
AI Tea Shops
AI Tea Shops
The Next-Gen AI TEA Smart Workshop is Fully Automated
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56
Smart Coding Toys
Smart Coding Toys
Robo Wunderkind's Toys Introduce Robotics & Coding to Young Kids
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55
Autonomous Boat Bridges
Autonomous Boat Bridges
Carlo Ratti's Dynamic Bridge is Made Up of Circling Autonomous Boats
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54
Therapeutic Canine Robots
Therapeutic Canine Robots
Tombot Robotics Designed a Realistic Puppy for Dementia Therapy
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53
Home Surveillance Robot Vacuums
Home Surveillance Robot Vacuums
The Trifo Ironpie Showcased Cleaning and Security at CES 2019
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52
Intelligent AI-Powered Robotic Dogs
Intelligent AI-Powered Robotic Dogs
The 'Astro' Robot Easily Traverses Uneven Terrain
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51
AR-Equipped Superhero Robots
AR-Equipped Superhero Robots
The UBTECH Iron Man MK50 Robot is an Officially Licensed Toy
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50
Construction Site-Monitoring Drones
Construction Site-Monitoring Drones
The Conceptual 'SiteWasp' Drone Remotely Enhances Workflow
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49
Rugged Dual-Terrain Drones
Rugged Dual-Terrain Drones
The 'X-TANKCOPTER' All-Terrain Drone Works in the Skies and on Land
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48
Autonomous Combat Drones
Autonomous Combat Drones
The 'Kratos XQ-58A' Offers Versatile Weapons Deployment At High Speeds
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47
Indoor Delivery Robots
Indoor Delivery Robots
The Autonomous Segway Loomo Delivery Robots Boast Secure Drawers
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46
Emotional Family Communication Robots
Emotional Family Communication Robots
The 'BOCCO emo' Robot was Unveiled During CES 2019
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45
Educational Autonomous Vehicle Toys
Educational Autonomous Vehicle Toys
The 'Zumi' Self-Driving Car Kit Teaches the Essentials
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44
Ultra-Fast Unibody Racing Drones
Ultra-Fast Unibody Racing Drones
The Helyx Quadcopter Has a Top Speed of 208kmh
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43
Intelligent Navigation Golf Caddies
Intelligent Navigation Golf Caddies
The 'DUCK' Robot Golf Caddie Offers 25km of Range Per Charge
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42
AI-Powered Harvesting Robots
AI-Powered Harvesting Robots
The 'Vegebot' Automatically Determines When Veggies are Ready
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41
One-Handed Control Photography Drones
One-Handed Control Photography Drones
The SHIFT RED Drone Weighs in at Just 93 Grams
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40
Crocodile Coding Robots
Crocodile Coding Robots
The Clementoni 'Coko' is Designed for Children Aged Three and Up
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39
Robotic Coffee Shops
Robotic Coffee Shops
Briggo's Fully Automated Coffee Haus Operates at All Hours Within the Airport
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38
Autonomous Golf Caddie Robots
Autonomous Golf Caddie Robots
The 'Tempo Walk' Robotic Golf Caddie Follows Players During Games
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37
Expandable Module Component Drones
Expandable Module Component Drones
The Conceptual 'Dash Drone' Can be Customized to Your Needs
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36
Autonomous Search Rescue Drones
Autonomous Search Rescue Drones
The Rega Drone Uses Sensors to Search for Missing Persons
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35
Interactive Robotic Puzzle Toys
Interactive Robotic Puzzle Toys
The 'ActivePuzzle' Transforms Puzzle Pieces into Robots
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34
Autonomous Digital Fabrication Systems
Autonomous Digital Fabrication Systems
Neri Oxman Designs Technique for Rapid Construction
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33
Autonomous Robot Lawn Mowers
Autonomous Robot Lawn Mowers
iRobot Alleviates the Labor-Intensive Stress of Mowing the Lawn
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32
Efficient Window-Cleaning Robots
Efficient Window-Cleaning Robots
The Mamibot Iglassbot is Quite Easy and Convenient to Use
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31
AI Artist Communities
AI Artist Communities
AIArtists.org Launches World's Largest Community of Artists
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30
Subway-Sanitizing Drones
Subway-Sanitizing Drones
The 'GHOST' Drone Concept Autonomously Cleans Public Transit
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29
All-Terrain Security Robots
All-Terrain Security Robots
The Knightscope K7 Security Robot is Capable of Lateral Movements
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28
Self-Balancing Battle Robot Toys
Self-Balancing Battle Robot Toys
The Liphier Cavalry Robots Let Users Digitally Battle
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27
Miniaturized AI Robot Toys
Miniaturized AI Robot Toys
The 'Little Sophia' from Hanson Robotics Packs Advanced Technology
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26
Automated Car-Parking Robots
Automated Car-Parking Robots
This Stanley Robotics Robot will Streamline Airport Parking
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25
Interactive Cat Companion Robots
Interactive Cat Companion Robots
The 'ebo' Pet Companion Robot Keeps Cats Company During the Day
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24
5G Retail Robots
5G Retail Robots
Badger Technologies is Accelerating Automation with Its Robot for Retail
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23
Stationary Robot Companions
Stationary Robot Companions
The Pet-Like KiKi by Zoetic AI Will Be Shown at CES 2019
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22
Screen-Free Coding Robots
Screen-Free Coding Robots
The 'Mochi Robot' is LEGO-Compatible and for Children Aged Three and Up
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21
Pet Waste-Cleaning Robots
Pet Waste-Cleaning Robots
The 'Beetl' Robot Autonomously Keeps a Property Free of Dog Poop
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20
Introductory Coding Robot Toys
Introductory Coding Robot Toys
The 'Winky' Educational Robot is for Children Aged Five to 12
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19
Forest Fire-Detecting Drones
Forest Fire-Detecting Drones
The Conceptual 'Feuxzy' Drone Uses Sonic Waves to Extinguish Flames
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18
Forestry Exploration Drones
Forestry Exploration Drones
The Conceptual 'Humla' Forestry Drone Can be Mounted on the Chest
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17
Next-Generation Automated Salad Servers
Next-Generation Automated Salad Servers
The Chowbotics 'Sally 2.0' Creates an Array of Options
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16
Customizable Coding Robot Kits
Customizable Coding Robot Kits
The Clementoni RoboMaker Pro Kit is for Makers 10 and Up
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15
Robotic Coding Board Games
Robotic Coding Board Games
The 'Mojobot' Coding Robot Board Game Offers an Interactive Experience
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14
Nature-Inspired Biometric Drones
Nature-Inspired Biometric Drones
The 'MetaFly' Drone Features Synthetic Wings Inspired by Birds
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13
Immersive AI  Exhibitions
Immersive AI Exhibitions
The Barbican Tackles One of the Most Talked About Topics of Today
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12
Automated Bread-Making Robots
Automated Bread-Making Robots
Wilkinson Baking is Unveiling the BreadBot at CES 2019
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11
Timber DIY Assembly Drones
Timber DIY Assembly Drones
The 'Aerowood' Wooden Drone Can be Assembled without Nails or Glue
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10
IoT Factory Platforms
IoT Factory Platforms
This Open Manufacturing Platform was Developed by BMW and Microsoft
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9
Modular Product Delivery Robots
Modular Product Delivery Robots
The 'Franken' Logistics Platform Adjusts According to Needs
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8
Automated Guidance CPR Robots
Automated Guidance CPR Robots
The Conceptual 'CPR First Aider' Guides Users with First Aid
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7
Automated Parking Garage Robots
Automated Parking Garage Robots
The Hikvision 'Parking Robot' Streamlines Vehicle Storage
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6
Saucer-Shaped Supersonic Drones
Saucer-Shaped Supersonic Drones
This Drone Aims to Offer Higher Levels of Aerial Maneuverability
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5
One-Person Flying Drone Vehicles
One-Person Flying Drone Vehicles
The 'FlyKart2' from Trek Aerospace Provides Speedy Transport
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4
AI Robot-Produced Artwork
AI Robot-Produced Artwork
AI Art is Gaining Traction and It is Evident from Ai-Aa's Exhibition
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3
Pocket-Sized Aerial Photography Drones
Pocket-Sized Aerial Photography Drones
The 'AIR PIX' Captures Stunning Images Using a 12MP Lens
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2
Mobile Robotic Bars
Mobile Robotic Bars
Carlo Ratti Reveals His Concept for an Autonomous Bar and It is Futuristic
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1
Reactive Autonomous Dresses
Reactive Autonomous Dresses
Ying Gao Pioneers a Robotic Dress Design in the World of Fashion
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