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Designed by Massimo Battaglia, the Gymbot is a concept humanoid robot that features articulated joints that mimic human movement, speed and precision. This personal trainer robot has several sensors that will measure your heart rate and blood pressure. The robot is equipped with a 3D video camera, a thermal camera and a microphone. See more pictures after the jump. Read more
As its name suggests, the TOUGHBOT is a rugged robot that is designed for surveillance, reconnaissance and inspection. The lightweight robot is equipped with an infra red camera, a water resistant shell and the ability to turn on a dime. The TOUGHBOT Robotic Platform is priced at $4,990. [Product Page]
Equipois has introduced with a new product called the x-Ar. It is the exoskeletal arm support system that lets users move their arms freely without fatigue or injury and with greater efficiency and control. The Equipois x-Ar turns the most tedious and repetitive tasks you perform on a daily basis into something effortless to increase your productivity. No word on pricing or availability, but you can contact Equipois for more details. [Equipois]
While just about everybody in America would like to shed a couple of extra pounds, most people just need a little inspiration and a push in the right direction to do so. This new Autom Weight Loss Coach Robot can keep track of how much exercise you have done over the week as well as your dietary pattern. Also just by touching your finger it can tell if you are in a good mood or not, and can then offer feedback and encouragement to help you keep going on the right track. [UberGizmo]
Vietnam’s first robotics firm “Tosy” has proudly introduced the first humanoid waiter robot “Topio Dio” at Automatica 2010 (International Trade Fair for Automation and Mechatronics) in Germany. Developed as a service robot, or as so-called “Skillful Bartender and Waiter”, the Topio Dio measures 125Cm tall and weighs 45Kg. The robot is controlled via Wi-Fi connectivity and features 28 joints, 3 wheels, a built-in camera and sensor. No word on pricing so far. [Akihabara]
The MSI M800 is a robotic vacuum cleaner with a powerful suction system and an arm that swipes at dirt and helps push it into the robot’s dust hungry mouth. What makes the MS800 special is that it has a self-charging capability. This robot vacuum also uses sonic sensors that stop the device from bumping into furniture. The MSI Robot Vacuum MS800 will be priced at around $400 each. MSI also makes two other robotic vacuums, the fancier R-1300, which features a webcam you can watch from your computer and use for household security, and the R-500 which has a super slim design but lacks the sonic sensors and self-charging capability of its siblings. Watch the video after the jump. Read more
If you are too busy to clean your own house, then you can let the Samsung Tango to do the task. This robot vacuum will help you clean your floors, scrub your carpets and even tidy your furniture too. The Tango comes equipped with 13 sensors, which includes a 30fps camera and a crash sensor that sends out 26 to 6000 bursts to protect it from crashes. You can also control the robot using a remote control if necessary. Samsung’s Tango robot vacuum is currently available in South Korea for between $425 to $600 each. [Unplggd]
Samsung has successfully developed a robot vacuum cleaner that will be a competitor to the iRobot 560 Roomba. Known as the Samsung Furot II, the robot has a built in camera to help avoid any obstacles on its path. It even has a memory that works when the Furot II is off. So if you have surpassed its 90 minutes worth of cleaning time on its battery, you can recharge it and the Furot will pick up where it left off. No word on pricing or availability so far. [Newlaunches]
Still remember the Robotic Carp that we mentioned before? Here is a new robot fish that looks like a real fish. Dubbed as the Fishbot, this robot is developed by Yamamoto Laboratory. It was built to exacting specifications based on the movement of real fish and will be used for research purposes. What makes this robot special is that its eyes that can follow you wherever you go. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. [technabob] Read more
The Edge Robotic Arm Kit has five axes of robotic movement that you can control using the wired remote. You only need about two hours to assembly the arm. It rotates and bends all kinds of ways, can reach out 13 inches and up 15 inches, lifts up to 100 grams, and comes with an LED to illuminate what you’re trying to pick up. The Edge Robotic Arm retails for $49.99 at ThinkGeek. Watch the video after the jump to get more details. [ThinkGeek] Read more
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