In the future, robots are going to do most things for us. Plenty of companies are experimenting with robots at restaurants. This video from Naver Labs shows a Starbucks on the second floor of 1784 which uses more than 100 service robots called Rookie delivering drinks to meeting rooms. This room also has a dual-arm robot.
This is the REX Evolution Robot Kit: it comes with everything you need to make 8 models. It not only introduces your kids to STEM concepts but helps them become better coders with Python. This robot has WiFi and Bluetooth control. It supports block based programming for beginners.
This is the GARMI: a caregiving assistant robot that can support seniors in performing a variety of tasks. It comes with ChatGPT integration. It can bring water and breakfast to beds, book medical appointments and help users get out of the bed and perform rehab exercises. The below video shows it in action:
This is the Yarbo 2024 Autonomous Yard Robot: a modular robot that can cut grass, clear snow, and blow leaves away. It can also patrol your property and tow things. The Core module is the main part of this system. It lets you attach up to two modules. The snow blower can handle 12 inches of snow. It has two cameras for accuracy.
This is the PONGBOT NOVA S: a portable table tennis robot that you can use to practice all kinds of shots. It lets you adjust ball spin, frequency, and speed. It comes with 264 drills for you to get started fast. It can shoot anywhere on a 3×3 grid on the table. The NOVA S is compatible with iOS and Android devices.
This is the Unitree G1: an agile AI humanoid robot that you can bring home for as low as $16k. It comes with force controlled dexterous hands to manipulate a variety of objects. It can get off the ground with agility. It has a max walking speed of 2m/s. As the below video shows, this robot can recover from being kicked and punched.
Here is a low-cost bimanual robot that can learn everyday tasks from what it is shown. Mobile ALOHA has two arms and wheels, so it can move around and manipulate things. It can cook shrimp, operate an elevator, clean a pan, push chairs around, high five people, and open cabinets. The researches used imitation learning to teach the robot via human demonstration in the environment.
This is the Dreame X40 Ultra: a 12000pa robot vacuum and mop with extendable and liftable side brush to get rid of dirt in every part of your home, including tight corners. It also has mop lift function not to cause any mess on your carpets. This robot features smart mop and washboard cleaning.
Here is another educational robot that can be 3D printed. The MiKoBots is a 3D printable robotic arm with open source software that can be used to teach kids coding and electronics. It lets you connect multiple end effector tools, including a magnet and vacuum tool. This robot has max payload capacity of 1.5kg. It weighs only 9kg, so you can easily move it around.
This is the DJI Agras T50: an agricultural drone with 40kg spraying and 50kg spraying capacity that supports fully automatic and manual operation. It has multidirectional obstacle avoidance. It can cover up to 21 hectares per hour. This drone has a weighing sensor to let you monitor payload in real-time.
