Tipron, autonomous mobile projector. I like robot with a specific function. Status: Plan to be released in April – Summer 2016 Type: Mobile (wheel) , Remote control, Transformable Use Application: Projector Technology: Obstacle detection sensor, etc. Website:https://tipron.cerevo.com/en/ Lab/Manufacturer: Cerevo, Japanese … Read More
Benebot. Shopping helper / sales assistant. Status: Prototype Type: Mobile, Communication, probably both manual (remote operation) Use Application: In-store sales assistance, Tele-presense Technology: AI, Voice recognition, [need to be investigated] space recognition: does this need map in advance? or move … Read More
Patin. Self-moving wagon. Status: To be released within 2016, price will be around $2000 Type: Dolly, Mobile (autonomous/manual?) Use Application: Smart wagon w/ dimming light unit, or other Technology: Omni wheel, Cloud connectivity, AI (how?) Investors: ?? Website: http://www.flower-robotics.com/english/patin.html Lab/Manufacturer: … Read More
BUDDY. It is called ‘companion robot’. Status: Developers’ edition shipment waiting, expected in May 2016 Type: Communication, mobile (autonomous/manual?), Use Application: ??? Technology: Real time mapping (2D? 3D?) , Interactive UI Investor: Cloudfunding (Indigogo, closed in fall 2015, raised 616K … Read More
A closer look at Cellrobot, the Voltron-like modular bot
A closer look at Cellrobot, the Voltron-like modular bot Looks cute, somehow reminds me BB-8. Status: Protorype? Type: Modular, Autonomous/Manual?, Mobile, Use Application: ???? Technology: [need to be investigated] Investor: DL capitals. Cloud funding cancelled in Dec 2015 (Kickstarter) Website:http://www.cells.io/en/index.php … Read More