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Top 25 Robot Trends in July

From Futuristic Mobility Vehicles to Robotic Burger Joints

— July 29, 2018 — Tech
The top July 2018 robot ideas offer a look at how the world of the future will be aided and entertained by various forms of technology.

While some modern restaurants are now introducing fully automated systems for food preparation, they are also sharing low-cost meals and theatrical experiences for guests. San Francisco's 'Creator' recently opened as a new burger joint that has a robot machine take care of everything from slicing buns to adding the toppings and condiments to one's burger.

At the same time some large-scale robotics projects are being unveiled, so are many ideas that show how robotics has the potential to influence life's many mundane tasks—including everything from washing windows to keeping oneself protected from the inclement weather with an umbrella overhead.
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Debate Competition AI
Debate Competition AI
IBM's Project Debater Defeated a Human Competitor in a Recent Showcase
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Hotel Room Voice Assistants
Hotel Room Voice Assistants
Alexa for Hospitality Connects Guests with Hotel Services
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Engineless 3D-Printed Submarines
Engineless 3D-Printed Submarines
ETH Zurich Developed a Submarine That Gets Around By Paddling
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Firefighter-Guiding Robots
Firefighter-Guiding Robots
The 'SmokeBot' Sees Through Dense Smoke to Lead the Way
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Modular Robotic Beds
Modular Robotic Beds
The Purple PowerBase Offers an Incredible Night's Sleep
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Miniature Reconnaissance Drones
Miniature Reconnaissance Drones
The US Army Will Now Use Tiny Surveillance Drones in Combat
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Futuristic Mobility Vehicles
Futuristic Mobility Vehicles
'RidRoid CanguRo' is a Robotic Vehicle Inspired by a Kangaroo
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Hands-Free Drone Umbrellas
Hands-Free Drone Umbrellas
Asahi Power Service is Prototyping a Hands-Free Umbrella for the Future
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Responsive Anime Robots
Responsive Anime Robots
The 'HelloPika' Pikachu Talking Robot Toy is Interactive
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Effortless Lawn-Manicuring Robots
Effortless Lawn-Manicuring Robots
The Gardena R80Li Robotic Lawnmower Operates Autonomously
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Interactive Ferrofluid Installations
Interactive Ferrofluid Installations
PROTEUS Uses Real-Time Face-Tracking to Influence Ferrofluid
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Customizable Character Coding Robots
Customizable Character Coding Robots
The Ozobot 'Bit' Offers STEAM Activities Right Out of the Box
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AI-Integrated Photography Drones
AI-Integrated Photography Drones
The Parrot 'Anafi' 4K Camera Drone Follows Users Autonomously
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Amphibious Underwater Robots
Amphibious Underwater Robots
A New Harvard Robotic Cockroach Can Walk on and Under Water
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Cuttlefish-Copying Robots
Cuttlefish-Copying Robots
This Bio-Inspired Robot Has Fins That Can Move In Opposing Directions
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Mechanized Mixology Machines
Mechanized Mixology Machines
The Makr Shakr is a Robotic Bartender That Can Make Almost Anything
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Stacking Educational Coding Robots
Stacking Educational Coding Robots
The 'TacoBot' Lets Kids Create and Code in a Fun Manner
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Interactive Airport Robot Kiosks
Interactive Airport Robot Kiosks
The 'Robin' Robot Guide Offers Consumers Directions and More
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Multifunctional Humanoid Robot Toys
Multifunctional Humanoid Robot Toys
The LewanSoul H3S 16DOF Robot Boasts an All-Metal Construction
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Automated Fire-Extinguishing Robots
Automated Fire-Extinguishing Robots
The 'Fire Man' Drone Extinguishes from the Ground and the Air
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All-Terrain Security Robots
All-Terrain Security Robots
'GuardBots' Feature a Spherical Design to Tackle Any Landscape
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Interactive Projector Drones
Interactive Projector Drones
The Conceptual 'Space Creator' Drone Creates Immersive Imagery
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AI-Powered Window Cleaners
AI-Powered Window Cleaners
The ALBOHES Z5 Robotic Window Cleaner Keeps Surfaces Shiny
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Solar-Powered Beach Cleaners
Solar-Powered Beach Cleaners
The Dronyx Solarino Robotic Beach Cleaner Captures Unwanted Debris
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Robotic Burger Joints
Robotic Burger Joints
San Francisco's 'Creator' Offers $6 Burgers Made by a Robot
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