By Rajni Pandey | November 20, 2024
Moving at a sloth’s pace, this solar-powered robot collects climate data under tree canopies. Its slow movements and fixed smile are oddly unsettling.
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Designed to rival Messi, ARTEMIS competes in RoboCup but struggles to kick a ball straight. It’s ambitious but still far from World Cup-worthy.
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Cimon is a spherical robot designed to assist astronauts on the ISS. It can answer questions and display “emotions” on its screen, but its floating presence feels oddly dystopian.
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Neo Beta handles household chores like folding laundry and making coffee. Its unsettling blank stare adds a creepy vibe to its helpful nature.
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VERO vacuums up cigarette butts and beach debris with small hoovers attached to its legs. It’s simple, functional, and keeps the sand clean.
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Sony’s Aibo is a dog robot that can bark, wag its tail, and even recognize your face. While adorable, its uncanny mimicry of real pets feels a bit unsettling.
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The Unitree G1 jumps, runs, and smashes chestnuts with flair. Its chaotic energy and antics feel like an overexcited child showcasing their talents.
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With OpenAI technology, Figure AI takes voice commands and completes factory tasks. Its clunky movements are more amusing than intimidating.
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Ameca can smile, laugh, and mimic human emotions through facial expressions. Its lifelike movements make it the most charming (and eerie) robot.
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Menteebot tackles tasks like lifting boxes and pushing trolleys. Its disproportionate limbs and awkward movements don’t stop it from being a hard worker.
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ATLAS performs parkour, climbs ladders, and crushes obstacles with ease. Its agility is remarkable, but its glowing face and towering frame are intimidating.
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