The Ascento Robot shouldn’t need any introduction. It is a two wheeled jumping robot with agile movement that got a lot of coverage in the tech media. It is all weather capable, so it can withstand wind and snow. This video shows the robot taking on ski slopes in Davos.
This is the Dreame X30 Ultra: a new advanced robot with 8300pa suction power that picks up hair and dirt on your floor without you having to break a sweat. It comes with carpet recognition and dirt detection. It has a dust cabinet with 350ml volume. It also has a 80ml water tank.
This is the Hadrian X: a bricklaying robot that can work in uncontrolled environments. It builds block structures from a 3D CAD model. It can build the walls of a house in as little as we a day. This robot uses DST to get the job done with precision. The below video shows it in action:
Here is a neat little robot that solves Rubik’s cube puzzles without relying on a phone or smart cube. The Moyu Rubik’s Cube Solver can also scramble your cubes. It has simple locking arms that let you easily add your cube. The unit has solve, scramble, and infinity mode buttons. The last one puts the robot on a loop, so it keeps solving and scrambling.
In the past few years, we have covered plenty of videos of Boston Dynamics robots in action. Avangrid is one of many companies using these robots for inspection. They are using Spot for visual and thermal inspections at two substations of their Connecticut subsidiary, United Illuminating (UI).
In the past few months, we have seen a few GPT powered robots for kids. MARCo is also worth a look. It is powered by a GPT like AI. It can engage in conversations and reduce the feeling of loneliness. It will be there for users when they need someone to talk to.
This robot has 100s of mental health improving activities, including games and meditations. It ships with a 10-inch tablet for setup. You can find out more here.
This is the Grav Enhanced from Flexiv Robotics: a 2-in-1 robotic gripper that can handle a variety of objects, from groceries to automotive parts. In gecko grasping mode, this gripper uses gecko adhesive film technology to achieve firm grasps while minimize squeezing. It has max load capacity of 11lbs.
Robot vacuums are getting more powerful and smarter all the time. The Ultenic T10 Pro is a new smart robot vacuum with 4000pa suction power. It has a 3.3L dustbag for self-empty function up to 60 days. It features dual SpinPower Mopping to get rid of stubborn stain.
Here is an affordable robot vacuum with direct suction that cleans your home more efficiently. The erabros RS1 comes a suction port and squeegee to collect dirt more efficiently. It also has 2 spinning side brushes and swing-arm wheels. The RS1 runs on a 4400mAh battery and lasts up to 140 minutes.
Nadia is a humanoid robot with a high power-to-weight ratio and large range of motion. It is being designed for autonomous and semi-autonomous operation. This video shows Nadia’s new arms in action. The robot can now box, lift weights, and a lot more.
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