Founded in 1984, the AIA is the world's largest global vision and imaging trade group serving more than 330 member companies from 32 countries. Their members include manufacturers of vision components and systems, system integrators, distributors, OEMs,…
Universidad de Chile developed a humanoid robot called Bender HP. It can detect human presence by thermal sensor, can detect objects in 3D and has improved communication skills.
Chatterbot is an animated computer accessory robot developed by WowWee. This fun robot makes witty comments based on the user's activities. It also can play music and works with email and private messaging. Chatterbot attaches to a unit through a USB…
Tokyo University and Waseda University developed a stress-reliever robot called CoCoNatch. It gives alerts for new twitter feeds by vibrating and emitting LED colors.
Cycloid II is a kit robot from Robotis. Part of a humanoid series, it uses Dynamixel actuators and a CM2 control module. It's equipped with Bluetooth and a USB receiver.
RoMeLa team at Virginia Tech developed a small humanoid called DARwIn-OP. Built on open source platform, it allows users to modify either hardware or software, or both.
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…
Fritz is a human communication robot. With human-like arm gestures, speech recognition and facial expressions, it can talk to people and join them in their discussions.
Fujitsu Teddy Bear is an adorable toy robot capable of 300 different movements. It comes with a USB port connector for a PC connection and easy customization. A high-resolution camera mounted on its nose allows it to detect people nearby. Fujitsu Teddy…
Hajime Robot 31 is expected to be a fierce contender at the RoboCup Japan Open 2011. This athletic humanoid has two onboard processors, WIFI and Gyro sensors. It also has 17 degrees of freedom and stands 1 meter tall, and is ready to show off at RoboCup.
Fujitsu developed the first platform in the HOAP series called HOAP 1. Running on RT-Linux, it contains internal sensors and motors for easy expansion. It can also be bought.
Fujitsu developed the second platform in the HOAP series called HOAP 2. It is equipped with Humanoid Movement-Generation System for movement range, and contains neural networks.
Fujitsu developed the third platform in the HOAP series called HOAP 3. It has an astounding range of state-of-the art features, and runs on RT-Linux and Intel Pentium M processor.
The HomeRun is a vacuum cleaner robot developed by Philips. the vacuum guarantees a clean, super-shiny floor with two auxiliary brushes, one principal roller brush, and a dust suction. The HomeRun can also be customized, allowing a 24 hour delayed start…
Speecy’s Corporation developed the Internet Renaissance Robot or ITR. The droid uses Robot Mark-up Language and can download content from internet by connecting to a wireless LAN.
Junimotion is a tiny robot developed by Robotro of South Korea. This 15-inch tall robot has a ring-shaped object on it head so it can be moved quickly and easily. It is battery operated and can run for 30 minutes continuously. Junimotion can perform exercises…
KMUTT created Ka-Nok, a humanoid autonomous striker robot. With its tracking camera, accelerometer, gyros and a light-weight body, this robot can effectively track a football and kick it.
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…
The KHR-2, like its predecessor the KHR-1, is an action bipedal robot. It can perform powerful kicks and kung-fu, and responds immediately to commands. High-performance servos and real time master/slave control gives it expanded programmability and improved…
Kondo KHR-1HV is a humanoid robot developed by Kondo Kagaku. It is able to move fluidly and has an extended range of motion because it has two servos in the shoulder. This robot also has a unique control system that unifies the individual control settings…
The KT-X is an entertainment robot designed by KumoTek and Vstone in 2010. The KT-X offers hours of entertainment through walking, running, flipping and somersaulting.
Lil’bot, the little robot that could, is a low-cost, open-source, Arduino-compatible balancing robot. It is ideal for learning to program, hacking and, of course, entertainment. Lil'bot can express some artificial emotions through an emoticon-like LED…
Loki is a hobby robot named after the Norse god of Mischief. It can move with its wheels and is capable of grasping objects. Loki has an impressive list of components, including 2 Logitech Notebook Pro webcams and a Mark III controller board. It can speak,…
LUCY was created as a result of extensive research into analysis of rigid and flexible mechanical systems, kinematical and dynamical simulations, and the development of new actuators. This robot's joints are powered by an antagonistic pair of pleated…
JSK Lab developed a humanoid robot called Macra. This humanoid has pressure and temperature-sensitive skin, and bothType-I and Type-II Motor Unit Smart Actuator Modules. Capable of stepping and crawling, Macra is equipped with multi dimensional sensors.
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.
Trossen Robotics developed a humanoid robot called MechRC which comes in a pre-assembled kit. It has pre-installed motions and sounds, and the audio system on its chest lets you listen to music.
Mr. SemProM is a 1.75m humanoid whose modifiable gripper-equipped arms and multiple cameras (including wrist cameras for fine manipulations) allow it to carry objects.
Robot Force developed a low cost fighting robot called NeeBo. It has two degrees of freedom, takes small steps while walking and can be remotely controlled using Kondo KHR-1 controller.
KMUTT developed the Phoenix which is a soccer-playing robot. This lightweight humanoid robot has servomotors, sensors, camera and microprocessor which generate its movement.
PLEO is a baby dinosaur robot with realistic appearance and natural motion thanks to force-feedback and surface detection sensors. It's upgradeable via USB or SD card.
Robopec's Reeti is a fully customizable robot capable of many functions. It can connect to the Internet so you can access social media and email. This PC-bot can help teachers who need better ways to teach students. It has a user-friendly interface and…
Singapore Polytechnic developed a team of soccer playing humanoids called Robo-Erectus. Powered by a lithium polymer battery, they can walk, run, climb stairs and kick a ball.
Soccer-playing RoboErectus Jr won first place in penalty kicks in the 2002 RoboCup, but with a walking speed of 2 meters/minute it's not a big threat to human players.
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.
Robovie Nano is an entertainment robot created by Vstone. This small robot can walk, do cartwheels and side flips, and is fully customizable with RobovieMaker2 software
Robovie-PC is a combination hobby robot and desktop PC. Sturdy and lightweight, Robovie-PC allows you Internet access. It runs on Linux or Windows operating systems.
The helping guide robot Robovie R Ver. 3, assists the disabled and elderly in moving around safely in public places. It has touch sensors, omni-wheels, and USB “eye” cameras.
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.
The RQ-Huno robot is tiny, but very adaptable. It can store 21 motions and 10 independent behaviors. It has an Infrared remote control and can sense its environment.
The RQ-TITAN is the world’s first real-size humanoid robot. It has a USB camera and can be controlled thorough a Windows-based PC, smartphone, or Xbox 360 console.
The RS Media entertainment robot interacts with humans through multiple sensors. It can respond to speech, sit, and walk. It can also play movies on its LCD screen.
Katsuhisa Ito's Silf H2 is the successor to Silf H1. It won the RoboCup in 2000 and has won other awards. Silf H2 was featured on the cover of the September 2004 issue of Industrial Automation.The body was made from custom-built parts.
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.
WowWee’s Spyball is a rolling telepresence robot perfect for playful spying on friends and family. The Wi-Fi enabled ball quietly takes photos and streams video & audio.
