Then, of course, wheels are always popular.
We saw a slew of autonomous machines meant to act as couriers or stock drivers.
Instead, the bots we have now are still relatively rudimentary.
Enchanted Tools’ Mirokai bot rolls on a gyro-stabilized orb and seems to get a little discombobulated when it’s shuffled around.Gif: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo
However, the next frontier of robots are going to beahemwell rounded.
TakeSamsungs Ballie, for example.
There are also smaller companies trying to make cute bots a reality.
Take the France-based brand Enchanted Tools and its Mirokai bot.
Mirokai is supposed to work in care facilities with articulated hands able to hold trays or other simple tools.
Thats essentially what the French startup Capsix Robotics is offering clients with the iYU.
Keplerbot
This astronaut-looking robot wasnt walking around the show floor, unfortunately.
Its an all-electric construction machine made for lifting and moving earth.
This robot incorporates AI to talk back and forth with people.
If it isnt the fisting hands, its the empty void where the face should be.
Unitree is the same company famous for its kick the robot video and itsflamethrower dog bot.
No, we couldnt get our wish, but we did get the next best thing.
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