Meet Temi: an AI robot that serves as your personal assistant. It features autonomous navigation, 360-degree depth perception, and dynamic path planning. The robot has a 10″ display and 13MP cameras. Temi has face tracking and can be controlled using a mobile device.
Here is a cool kit that lets your kids build and customize their own Star Wars droids. The Star Wars Droid Inventor Kit features step-by-step instructions and littleBits electronic modules. The robot can be controlled from an iPhone and Android device.
Here are more cute Star Wars robots from Sphero that you can control from your smartphone. Sphero BB-8, BB-9E, and R2-D2 droids feature a durable shell and realistic movement. The BB-8 one has autonomous behaviors. The BB-9E comes with lights on its dome. The R2-D2 robot has speakers.
Meet the Sanbot Nano: a $2800 home robot with AI and Alexa voice service that you can bring home to get things done and control your smart appliances. It stands 2.7″ tall and has over 50 sensors to avoid obstacles and recognize voices.
Robot vacuums keep getting smarter every year. The Neato Botvac D7 may be the smartest one yet. It works with Alexa, IFTTT, or Google Home to map your home and keep the dirt off the floor. It allows you to set virtual no-go lines for it too.
FC Barcelona is one of the most popular soccer clubs in the world with millions of fans. As it happens. it is associated with various good causes. The FC Barcelona Foundation is now using a robot named Pol to bring joy to sick children:
As a tribute to the memory of Pol, the first child to be able to visit Camp Nou Experience via a remote robot, the FC Barcelona Foundation has decided to give his name to the innovative tool which allows children in hospital to enjoy the same experience.
This telepresence robot allows children to interact with their heroes without laving their bed. It was developed by AWABOT. The robot has 2 cameras and 7 internal microphones.
Pol, a new robot from the @fundaciofcb who brings joy to sick children
Full story: https://t.co/SdOTPfG5JK pic.twitter.com/hIbmzg0K1C— Fundació FCBarcelona (@FundacioFCB) August 30, 2017
Pretty cool if you ask us. More info is available here.
Home security robots are getting smarter all the time. The Aevena Aire is not your average home security solution though. It is a flying robot with 1080p camera and smart navigation system. It is designed to give you a clearer view of the action in your home.
Remember the Blueye Pioneer? It is an underwater drone for ocean exploration and other missions in any body of water. Pioneer is designed to handle harsh conditions. It can be controlled using a smartphone or goggles. The robot can explore to a depth of 150m. It has up to 2 hours of battery life, a full HD camera, and powerful LED lights.
Meet the LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox: another educational set that enables your kids to build and program their own robots. It comes with 840+ pieces, including a motor and color/distance sensor. It comes with Bluetooth connectivity. Building instructions for 5 models are included.
In the past few months, we have covered plenty of automation systems that make businesses more efficient. The ROCKLABS Robotic Sample Preparation System is also helpful. It can handle drill core, reverse circulation, and blast hole samples. It is useful for mining exploration in South America.
