Meet the Robosen Bumblebee G1: a Transformers inspired robot with block-based and manual programming. It has 17 servo motors for smooth movement. It also has a 6-axis IMU that detects its pose and allows for difficult moves, such as bending over and single-leg squats. It comes with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.
Meet the Youbionic X3: a 3D printable robot platform that can take your coding and electronics skills to the next level. It has a stronger structure than its predecessor and has integrated control on a single servo motor board for synced movements. It uses DS5160, DS3225, and MG90S servomotors across its body.
The Youbionic X3 ships with 3D printing files and assembly diagrams. By putting it together, you get a better understand how to build your own robots.
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In the past few years, we have covered plenty of robot dogs that can take on inspection tasks. These robots can also be programmed to manipulate things with their legs without relying on a dedicated robot arm. Researchers managed to pull it off by training a reinforcement learning policy that tracks position targets for one foot. As this video shows, the robot can open doors, push obstacles and perform other tasks with its leg.
This is the KettyBot Pro: a multitasker service robot that can bring food to your guests and customers. It has a RGBD depth camera with a ultra-wide angle lens to detect and avoid obstacles. It has a compact design, so it can go through narrow areas.
This is the bObsweep Dustin: a smart LiDAR robot vacuum and mop with Quantum SLAM for real-time mapping. It can identify rooms and create accurate maps. It comes with iOS and Android support. It has auto charging and a self-empty station to save you time and effort. Dustin comes with 2 side brushes, mop attachment, and microfiber mopping cloths.
Dustin has a 3.5L dust container. You can use the companion app to put the robot on a schedule and see its past history. This robot has 4100pa suction and lasts up to 150 minutes on battery. It works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
This is the Sony aibo Espresso Edition: another gorgeous robot dog that uses deep learning to develop a unique personality. This is the 4th color variation of this series. The ERS-1000B has a black body with white accents. It has 4 eye color options. With the odd eyes option, you can have two different colors for your aibo.
This is the CERNquadbot: a 4-legged robot that can take on challenging conditions. This robot dog was recently used to complete a radiation survey in CERN’s largest experimental area. It can enter cluttered areas to capture data. It can be deployed in experimental caverns with stairs where wheeled robots can’t go.
This is the LOOI: a desktop robot powered by your smartphone. It has MagSafe to hold your phone securely. It is compatible with iPhone and Android devices. This robot uses your phone’s process and camera for facial recognition and object identification. It supports basic voice commands.
This is the AirScooter by Zapata: an advanced flying machine with top speed of 100 km/h and max payload of 120kg. It has a hybrid electric propulsion system. It can achieve a flight time of 2h. It has a computer assistant control system for safe flights. AirScooter has a footprint of 340 x 340 x 256cm. The below video shows it in action:
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This is the Ringbot: a monocycle robot that has legs. It is inspired by vehicles in science fiction films. It uses its two legs to move around and change direction. It has two independent driving modules inside. The driving module motors can make full rotation inside the wheel.
