CEATEC and RoboUniverse have joined forces to present RoboUniverse@home. The exhibition will be filled with industry innovators and trail blazers who are leading the charge.Launched in 2000,
Fairyfly is a flying robot invented by WowWee. This adorable robot Comes with an easy-to-use remote control and can fly for 5 straight minutes before needing a recharge. The Fairyfly robot comes in four different colors based on the four seasons and is…
WowWee created a flying robot called Flytech Lightstar. This remote controlled flier soars through the air for four minutes at a time and needs only 10 minutes to recharge. It emits a dazzling light display as it flies. The remote control gives you the…
Released 2 years after HR 4, more stable HR 5 has a wider foot platform and can walk straight unassisted. Like HR 4, it has a rechargeable battery and pincer-grip hands.
KEITA is a receptionist robot at the Faculty of Science and Technology. It can meet and greet visitors, conduct campus tours and answer questions. This Japanese-speaking robot is fully autonomous and spends most of its time with visitors. It only returns…
KHR-1 is a programmable humanoid robot, also known as the ECO-ROBOT. It is capable of performing human-like movements such as walking, climbing the stairs and back flips. KHR-1 has a rechargeable battery and can be controlled with a RF remote control…
Kozoh is a bipedal robot developed by the now-defunct Japanese Robos Corporation. It is capable of multiple arm gestures and walks almost effortlessly. Advanced CCD cameras power the robot’s vision and it has 25 main servos, with 5 in reserve for more…
Before Robos Corporation became defunct, it developed a series of humanoid robots. Kozoh III, the newer model, was enhanced with several head variations and is a bit taller and heavier than the earlier versions. These robots were also used as research…
MKR-3 is a Japanese robot used for delivery of medications in hospitals. It can push a 33 kg trolley for up to an hour before automatically docking itself to recharge.
Moogle is a specialized robot for inspection of confined spaces. It's controlled via Wi-Fi, has cameras for driving and inspecting, and operates for an hour per charge.
Samsung has created an improved vacuuming robot, the Navibot S. It has a unique Auto-Dust Emptying feature, and its updated sensors provide safer cleaning. Samsung’ s Pet Hair System allows the robot to even handle pet fur. When it needs to recharge…
Polaris robot charges mobile phones while removing data from them for interacting with users. Then it interacts through a TV, giving advice and making helpful comments.
The QB robot can fill in for you as your avatar at social gatherings. This telepresence robot roams around and interacts with people. It runs for 6 hours and can charge itself when it senses the battery is low. Captured video is delivered to a Mac-based…
The TMSUK-2 is the second version of the TMSUK robot series. It now has 35 speech patterns and a voice recognition function. The TMSUK-2 has other improvements as well, including knowing when it needs to be recharged and the ability to serve tea to office…
The Trilobite 2.0 is a vast improvement over the original. Not only does it recharge itself, a smart sensor allows it to map an entire room as it cleans the edges. It can even be used in difficult areas such as under furniture. Trilobite 2.0 has an electronic…
The China International Robot Show (CIROS) 2015 takes place July 8 to 11 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai and is the official exhibition platform of the China Robot Industry Alliance and the top robot exhibition of China.
During the 1st demonstration of the Robo-Mate exoskeleton at Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO) in Stuttgart, questions will be answered about its usefulness on Friday, 12 June 2015 from 9:00 to 15:30.
Finalists in Zero Robotics tournament will compete at the International Space Station using SPHERES robots to navigate the International Space Station and avoid obstacles, as well as complete a specific mission that changes every year. Zero Robotics Tournament…
ABB Robotics, founded in 1883, is a world leader in industrial robots, modular manufacturing systems, and autonomous technology. The technologies that have been developed by ABB in their more than a century of operations have transformed entire industries,…
CRASAR serves as a research and crisis response organization that aims to take advantage of new technology development in unmanned systems and robotics for humanitarian purposes throughout the world.
Solar Pool Technologies, Inc (SPT) is committed to bringing eco-friendly and solar powered pool maintenance and cleaning solutions to consumers. The company aims at introducing the products that will create the possibility of removing swimming pools from…
Monitoring robot E-One can remotely patrol an area and alert its owner about suspicious activities. Its developers intend to improve it so that it can help elderly and disabled people and watch over small children. Its infrared and ultrasonic sensors…
Panasonic developed a humanoid called Evolta Traveler. Made from ultra-light materials, it traveled a distance of 500 kilometers from Tokyo to Kyoto using 12 Evolta batteries.
HR 4 is the fourth entry in Dr Robot's series of low-cost androids. It uses patented DURAS architecture, has excellent balance, and grasps object with pincer grip hands.
The bipedal robot HR-7 was developed by Dr. Robot. It is the seventh HR model prototype. The HR-7 has some new features, including five fingers and new recharging technology.
Students of National Taiwan University developed a wheeled guide robot called Hsiao Mei. It has GPS and laser mapping systems, using which it constructs 2D and 3D maps for navigation.
Tomy Company developed the world's smallest humanoid robot called I-SOBOT Omnibot 17?. It has gyro-sensors for balance, infrared remote-control unit, and four modes of operation.
Karotz is a social media robot designed to make using social media easy and fun. It uses voice recognition to allow you to reply to social messages. Karotz can be an alarm clock and check weather and traffic through its WiFi connection. It has facial…
Kondo Kagaku has added a new model to its Kondo Humanoid Robot series, the Kondo KHR-3HV. The design and interface are significantly different from the original, including an RCB-4, a new microcontroller board which enables control of up to 35 serial…
The Ligurio is a security robot that can perform multiple tasks. It can move and pick up possible hazardous materials as well as patrol. Ligurio's GPS has a margin of error of only a few centimeters. When it detects intruders it gives a verbal warning,…
EPFL created Locust Inspired Jumping Robot which is a tiny robot which can jump very high. It has potential to be used in search and rescue operations and in monitoring environment.
Tomotaka Takahashi and Kyosho has created Manoi PF01 whose design and programming is based on the style and actions of anime characters. It is equipped with an RC servo module.
A 3 cubic cm sterling silver micro-robot, Monsieur EM10A moves to light it detects with photodiode sensors in each eye. Its antennae serve as electrodes for charging.
Samsung developed a vacuum cleaning robot called Navibot VCR8855. This robot has 5 cleaning modes and can even handle pet fur. Its Visionary Mapping System determines the best way to clean your floors. Three cliff sensors allow the robot to recognize…
Personal Robot 2 (PR2) is a mobile manipulation platform that is developed by Willow Garage. PR2 is the size of a person and it is built to make it easy to develop as well as test robotic technologies and applications.
Q. Taro is an entertainment robot made by SONY. It has glowing lights that change color depending on the robot's mood. SONY nicknamed it “healing creature” because it was designed to improve the relationship between humans and robots.
Chinese firm AOK Ltd. developed a robot called RCRC Transforming Robot, which looks straight out of the Transformers movie. It can change into a truck, a car and a dancer.
Built by PAL Robotics, REEM-B is a humanoid service robot that is designed to help humans with daily tasks. REEM-B is capable of speech interaction, face recognition, biped walking and traversing stairs.
Developed by Pal Robotics, REEM-C is a robotic platform that is created to use and implement algorithms easily. Aimed at research and academic users, REEM-C integrates the best expertise in robust platforms and biped robots to enable the development of…
Bart Everett developed a wheeled security robot called Robart I. It patrols an area and checks for fire, smoke, break-ins, etc. It can avoid obstacles and respond to impacts.
Takara Tomy of Japan developed a bipedal called ROBO-Q. It is the world's smallest walking humanoid, and can be programmed to solve mazes and play soccer with other robots.
University of Essex developed a robot fish called Robocarp. Having artificial intelligence, it has the potential to explore seabed, detect leaks in oil pipes and countercheck water mines.
The Japanese company Volks Inc. developed a crossbreed called Robofie. This humanoid robot can climb stairs, run, spin, throw, grab, kick and fart, along with showing dance steps.
RoboKind assists with human behavioral studies. The 60 cm humanoid can walk, displays and recognizes speech and facial expressions, and runs on Windows, Mac OS, or Unix.
The Robomow RL555 robot lawnmower boasts three 53 cm blades that mulch as well as cut. It's activated for automatic mowing with one touch, or can be manually controlled.
A smaller robot lawnmower for tighter spaces, Robomow RM200 has a single blade with a 7" cut, as well as sensors that shut it down in the event of rain or dangerous tilt.
Robonova 1 is a 1-foot humanoid robot. Usually sold as a kit that can be assembled in 6-8 hours, it can walk, run, flip, dance, and do cartwheels and one-handed pushups.
Robovie-M is a humanoid robot created by Team Osaka. It can play soccer and has programmable moves. Robovie-M is a build-it-yourself robot with an optional remote control.
The Rovio telepresence robot allows you to interact with friends as it wanders around. It has a Wi-Fi enabled webcam for easy, fun communication and is fully controllable.
Developed by Boston Robotics, the Sand Flea robot can drive in flat terrain just like an RC car. With a weight of around 11 pounds, Sand Flea has the ability to jump over compound walls, onto a roof, up a stair set or into a high window.
Korean Robotic firm Robo3 developed a service robot called Servi-boy. This wheeled robot is deployed at large venues like halls and small venues like shops to serve people.
The Fujitsu service-type robot is designed to assist humans with a variety of tasks. This robot can move carts, greet guests and operate elevators. It also has a wireless LAN, which allows it to connect to the Internet, find useful information and show…
The Japanese company Bandai developed a flying humanoid called Sky Armor. It is small and lightweight, has two propellers on its shoulders, and can fly in four directions.
SkyHopper is a popular remote-controlled robotic insect that makes running takeoffs in small spaces and also walks and jumps. Crash sensors disable its wings upon impact.
Solar-Breeze is a robotic pool skimmer that uses solar energy to effectively clean the pool. This smart robotic swimming pool skimmer will help pool owners save energy, money and time while cleaning their pools.
Speecys Corp's 1st humanoid robot, SPC-001 was built for research purposes. The serial ports of its 21 actuators interface with a PC's USB port using installed drivers.
Speecys Corp. developed the first fuel-cell powered humanoid called Speecys-FC. It contains fuel cell which produces electricity by reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.
Meccano developed a security and spy robot called Spykee. It can see using its video camera, hear, speak, move, detect problems in environment, and is remote controlled.
