Set atop six independent legs, the Hexa Robot is designed as an entryway into robotics. Via software, you can access the robot's 720p, night vision-capable camera, its infrared transmitter, its distance measuring sensor, and its accelerometer. You can also control its crab-like legs, each of which has three motors inside, or move its endlessly rotating head. It's powered by a dual-core ARM processor and has USB, audio, 12C, ADC, and GPIO interfaces, as well as Wi-Fi and a battery that lasts up to three hours. Use cases are myriad, but Hexa inventor Sun Tianqi has come up with an early example: adapting the case to hold a plant, then using the robot to move it into the sunlight when needed and dance when it needs water.

Buy from Vincross / $949

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Airlango Mystic AI-Powered Drone

As artificial intelligence creeps further into our creative tools, a question emerges: how do you tell the difference between what you created, and what the tool made? The Airlango Mystic AI-Powered Drone pushes this boundary even further. Powered by a neural computing-based AI running on a Snapdragon 820 processor, its "Safari Mode" flies the drone along a path you choose, snapping photos and videos that it alone decides are interesting. Ahem. It otherwise offers a fairly standard array of modern drone features, including a compact, foldable body, a 12.3-megapixel, 4K-capable sensor with gimbal, gesture control, automatic obstacle avoidance, 30-minute flight time, and the ability to track subjects automatically.

Buy from Kickstarter / $459+

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Titan Underwater Drone

Capable of reaching nearly 500 feet deep, the Titan is an ideal underwater photography tool. It uses six powerful thrusters combined with software to let you get smooth footage and sharp images even in strong currents. The 4K sensor sits behind a 160º wide-angle lens which can be augmented with color-correcting filters, captures 8-megapixel stills, and sends a 1080p live stream back to the surface. Video game-like controls reduce the learning curve to minutes instead of hours or days, and 3,000-lumen LED lights let you see when you've lost touch of the sun's rays. It comes with a hardshell carrying case and a battery good for four hours of run time.

Pre-order from Kickstarter / $1,399

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Gladius Advanced Underwater Drone

Instead of dragging an expensive camera rig and scuba gear around, capture the world beneath the waves with the Gladius Advanced Underwater Drone. Capable of diving to 330 feet, it has an integrated 4K camera and LED lighting for capturing video and 12-megapixel stills. The gaming-style controller is easy to learn and works with both iOS and Android devices for displaying real-time video feeds, and the Quattro-Thrusters propulsion system works with an auto-stabilization algorithm to let you move smoothly in all directions at speeds of up to 4 knots. It runs for up to three hours per charge and fits into a backpack for maximum portability.

Buy from Gladius / $1,799

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Creator Burger Robot

The future of delicious, affordable cheeseburgers is totally automated. That's at least the path for the Creator Burger Robot, a 14-foot all-in-one burger machine that has 350 sensors and 20 computers and can create a six dollar burger in five minutes. Customers place an order with a human concierge and the robot goes to work using fresh buns, vegetables, cheese, 15 different sauces, and freshly ground hormone-free, pasture-raised brisket and chuck steak that's aligned perfectly to your bite for an extra level of tenderness. Creator's first robot burger restaurant is set to open this month after eight years of development.

Learn More From Creator / $6

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DroneCatcher

A perfect example of "it is what it says on the tin", the DroneCatcher is designed to intercept and disable unwanted aerial visitors. It does so using multiple sensors to lock on to the drone, then firing a pneumatic net gun at the target. Once it's caught, it can be carried safely away, or, if it's too heavy, dropped with a parachute, leaving it disabled but mostly unharmed. Its net gun has a range of up to 60 feet and it can fly for up to 30 minutes per charge.

Buy from Delft Dynamics / TBA

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Makr Shakr Nino Robotic Bartender

Add "bartender" to the list of professions in danger of succumbing to our robotic overlords. The Nino Robotic Bartender is the latest version of Makr Shakr's proven Bionic Bar. Thanks to a cache of up to 170 different bottles it can create nearly any libation imaginable, using a pair of robotic arms — one to shake, stir, and mix, and another to pour and serve. Customers can place orders from an app, choosing from a list of proven recipes or making ad hoc drinks of their own.

Buy from Makr Shakr / $116,500

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Morihata Binchotan Charcoal Shave Gel

Give your face a revitalizing bath while simplifying your grooming routine with Morihata Binchotan Charcoal Shave Gel. Made using restorative, impurity-removing Binchotan charcoal powder, this gel does triple duty as a pre-shave cleanser, shaving gel, and after-shave lotion. It's lightly scented with hinoki essence and comes in a travel-friendly 3.4 oz pump bottle.

Buy from Uncrate Supply / $28

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Bell & Ross Diver Blue Watch

The Diver Blue from Bell & Ross is versatile enough for a formal affair and sporty enough for your next subaquatic adventure. The timepiece leads with the iconic Bell & Ross square case — made of satin-polished stainless-steel — which frames the more traditional unidirectional round bezel and dial. The dark navy dial features Super-Luminova filled numerals, applied indices, along with metal skeletonized hands for peak visibility on land or in the dark depths of the sea. The Blue is powered by caliber BR-CAL.302 automatic movement and finished with interchangeable blue rubber and ultra-resilient black synthetic fabric straps.

Presented by Bell & Ross.

Buy From Bell & Ross / $3,700

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Nissan Pitch-R Soccer Field Robot

One of the reasons soccer is such a universal sport is you can play it anywhere there's enough flat ground. The Nissan Pitch-R takes this idea one step further by autonomously marking the pitch. Using four-camera vision, GPS, and collision avoidance systems, it can draw all the lines necessary for a soccer field in as little as 20 minutes. It works on grass, tarmac, or gravel, and its paint is both eco-friendly and dissolvable, but while it made an appearance at the UEFA Champions League Final, it's unknown if Nissan plans to bring it to production.

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Husqvarna DXR 310 Demolition Robot

The Husqvarna DXR 310 Demolition Robot is like having your own life-size Transformer to play around with, breaking down walls, roofs, and anything else that stands in your way. It features a robotic arm that reaches over 15 feet, a modern remote control that offers Bluetooth, a 3.5-inch screen, one-handed operation, and the ability to pass through normal doorways and climb stairs — if it hasn't ripped them apart already.

Buy from Husqvarna / TBD

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Google Assistant

Google's Assistant has been around for years, but now it's getting a game-changing feature: the ability to serve as a real-life assistant. Leveraging the company's work in AI, it will soon be able to call businesses masquerading as a human in order to book appointments, make reservations, or simply get business hours. While there's certainly a slight "creep" factor in hearing a virtual person making natural sounding pauses and "Ummm"s when speaking, it's likely the convenience will outweigh the drawbacks. The feature is expected to roll out in beta form later this year.

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Segway Loomo Rideable Robot

Start with a Segway MiniPro. Add AI and a personality. Say hello to Loomo. This new robotic sidekick works just like a mini transporter when you're on board, reaching speeds of up to 11 mph with a range of over 20 miles. Hop off, and its autonomous functionality takes over. It can follow you autonomously and shoot stabilized video and images, with you controlling via voice, gestures or touch. You can also control it remotely via smartphone, letting you see, speak, and interact, and over-the-air updates promise to bring further functionality.

Pre-Order from Indiegogo / $1,299+

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Skydio R1 Autonomous Flying Camera

Designed specifically for autonomous operation, the Skydio R1 Autonomous Flying Camera relieves you from the burdens of manual control. It's powered by a Nvidia Jetson AI chip, which uses its 12 navigation cameras and a main 4K shooter to see and understand the world around it. This allows it to track your motion, create compelling footage, and avoid obstacles. Built in California from lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber, its slim design fits in your backpack for easy transport.

Buy from Skydio / $2,499

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DJI Mavic Air

Smaller than the Mavic Pro and more capable than the Spark, the DJI Mavic Air is an ideal choice for beginners and mobile enthusiasts alike. It folds up to a pocketable, book-like size and weighs under a pound, yet houses a powerful camera with a 1/2.3" CMOS sensor and a 24mm F2.8 equivalent lens. To get the most out of that hardware, it has a 3-axis gimbal for smooth 4K video, new HDR algorithms for improved 12-megapixel stills, and a host of autonomous modes that make shooting great-looking footage a snap. Gesture controls let you capture moments even if you leave its folding remote at home, but hook it up, and you get 720p real-time video at distances of over two miles. Available in white, black, and red.

Buy from DJI / $800

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Fifish P3 Underwater Drone

The deep seas are still a mystery to most. But the P3 Underwater Drone might help uncover some of those questions. It's assembled with an Ambarella chipset and an ultra-wide angle lens that can capture 4K HD footage and 20-Megapixel photos underwater. The drone streams live video to the Fifish app, and the ultra-sensitive control stick gives you control in six directions and two speeds. It also boasts 4000 Lumens LED lights with eight adjustable brightness levels for extra detailed shots of whatever you discover lurking in the depths.

Learn More From Qysea / $3,000

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Aeolus Household Robot

Yes, it can vacuum your floors. But unlike the overgrown hockey pucks that dominate robot sales, the Aeolus Household Robot can tidy up your belongings before it starts. This helpful robot is built to handle household chores, powered by an AI that allows it to pick items up off the floor and tables and return them to their proper place, move chairs and other lightweight furniture, and a modular attachment that can grip a vacuum cleaner or broom. It's the grabber arm on the other side that makes it truly unique, however, and allows it to achieve the holy grail of home-focused robots: the ability to go to the kitchen, grab a drink or snack, and bring it back to you on demand.

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CRKT Homefront Knife

Thanks to an ingenious design from legendary knife maker Ken Onion, the is the first from the company to let you completely disassemble and reassemble it without any tools. When the knife is closed, you just pull the front release away from the blade and spin the release wheel away from the pivot to release the aluminum handle and gain access to the interior. This lets you clear away any nastiness the 3.5-inch stainless steel drop point blade has picked up throughout the day, ensuring the knife is always ready for duty.

Open Length: 8.313" / Closed Length: 4.728" / Blade Length: 3.502" / Blade Thickness: 0.133" / Weight: 4.8 oz.

Buy From Uncrate Supply / $150

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Stuart & Lau Regimen Gym Bag

Seamlessly transition from the office to the gym with the Stuart & Lau Regimen Bag. The outer compartments are dedicated to work, with a tasteful blue nylon twill lining, padded laptop pouch, and various organizer pockets. In the center, you'll find the spacious 45L gym compartment, lined with a waterproof, wipe-down nylon. There's also a ventilated shoe pocket, interior and exterior water bottle slots, a rubberized base, and a built-in locker hook. Crafted from waterproof DuraLite fabric with full-grain leather trim and gunmetal hardware, it's built to last a lifetime — the same length as the S&L-backed warranty. Arrives with a leather key ring with a magnetic tab and a luggage tag with a detachable pen.

Width: 19.0" / Height: 12.0" / Depth: 8.5"

Buy from Uncrate Supply / $395

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Samsung Darth Vader Powerbot Vacuum

Give your chores a taste of the Dark Side with this Samsung Darth Vader Powerbot Vacuum. It has powerful suction to deliver one-pass cleaning and a special shutter that extends to get dirt in edges and corners. An advanced sensor and mapping software creates an optimal path while avoiding obstacles, and Wi-Fi connectivity lets you control the robot from your smartphone or via Alexa or Google. Aside from looking like the iconic villain, it also plays Star Wars-inspired sound effects, and if you have a larger home, you can always pair Darth with the Stormtrooper model.

Buy from Amazon / $800

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Sony Aibo Entertainment Robot

The original Aibo was a robot, but thanks to the limits of technology at the time, it was only able to perform a limited number of tasks. The Sony Aibo Entertainment Robot is a revitalization of the concept, powered by advancements not only in robotics but in AI. Its outward appearance is more approachable, resembling a real dog more than a sci-fi pet, and ultracompact 1- and 2-axis actuators let it make fluid, natural movements. But it's what's inside that makes the biggest difference, as its software is naturally curious and trained to please, letting it learn your preferences, learn your home's layout, and eventually become a one-of-a-kind companion, much like the real thing.

Buy from Sony / $1,750

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Sony Xperia Hello Robotic Assistant

Like an Amazon Echo crossed with a droid, the Sony Xperia Hello Robotic Assistant is able to respond to your voice commands, gestures, and expressions with an added bit of personality. Its moving, animated "eyes" let it provide a deeper interaction than audio alone, while the 4.55-inch LCD on the front provides plenty of added information. A built-in camera lets it take photos, make video calls, and check on its surroundings while you're away, and it also integrates with the popular Japanese messaging service Line.

Buy from Sony / $1,300

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Turtle Rover Programmable RC Robot

Billed as "the world's first land drone", the Turtle Rover was designed by the same folks that brought us the Mars rover. The four-wheeled explorer has a front-facing camera and a robotic arm, is completely water-tight, and can run for four hours on a single charge. Controlled from your smartphone or tablet with an open-source app, the Turt Rover is completely customizable. Deliveries are expected to start in June 2018.

Learn More / $2,000

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Sphero Mini Robotic Ball

Big fun. Small package. The Sphero Mini crams the same tech that made the original popular — like a gyroscope, accelerometer, a motor, and LED lights — into a package about the size of a ping-pong ball. It can be controlled by the companion app, doubles as a pint-sized, motion-enabled game controller, and can be programmed for new functionality using the Sphero Edu app and some basic JavaScript. Available in five colors, it comes with a few tiny accessories to get you started.

Buy from Sphero / $50

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Aevena Aire Indoor Flying Robotic Assistant

Something of a cross between a security camera and a drone, the Aevena Aire Flying Robotic Assistant is a new type of homebound gadget. Using a ducted fan assembly for quiet flight, it has an arsenal of sensors that let it fly around autonomously, avoid obstacles from any angle, and automatically takeoff and land. Using it to take a picture is as easy as asking your Amazon Echo to do so — the Aire will take off, find you, and snap a shot with its built-in camera. You can also take control remotely using the companion app, and over-the-air updates such as automated security patrols and virtual home mapping will expand its capabilities further. It was designed to look non-threatening, and while it's not trying to be cute, it also doesn't look like the kind of robot that could be programmed to do you harm, either — so you can put any Terminator-style worries to rest.

Preorder from Kickstarter / $750+

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Temi Personal Robot

Part Echo, part iPad, part butler, the Temi Personal Robot is a rethinking of how we interact with technology. It has an array of sensors and cameras that let it autonomously navigate your home, coming to you when called. It can handle standard AI assistant stuff like making calls, summoning a ride, and playing music. It can also handle tasks stationary and handheld devices can't, like letting you video chat hands-free while naturally moving through your space, taking videos and photos for you, thanks to face tracking technology, and even carrying and charging items you've placed on its tray. It's backed by Roboteam, the company behind several military-grade robots, and will be beta testing this fall for a wider launch next year.

Buy from Temi / $1,500

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DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Drone

A leader in the drone market, DJI are taking things to the next level with the Mavic Pro Platinum Drone. Featuring a brand-new aerodynamic design, the new quadcopter has an impressive flight time of up to 30 minutes and is 60 percent quieter than the previous Mavic Pro. It also has a 4k camera, and the new FOC ESC drivers offer sinusoidal current for increased stability, and its available for preorder right now.

Preorder From DJI / $1,099

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Tertill Weeding Robot

Created by the inventor of the Roomba, the Tertill Weeding Robot promises to do for weeds in your garden what the former does for dirt on your floor. Powered by a solar panel on its top, the Tertill uses a variety of sensors to patrol your garden every day, searching for weeds to eliminate. When it finds one, it uses a spinning string trimmer to cut the weed off near the ground. Four-wheel-drive and distinctive diagonal wheels ensure it can get around capably, and a waterproof body means it can live outside full-time.

Preorder from Kickstarter / $225+

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Essential Home Smart Assistant

Built with privacy as a chief priority, the Essential Home Smart Assistant is a cloud-connected, but not cloud-focused helper. It runs Ambient OS, a new operating system that runs its AI engine locally to keep from having everything you say blasted over the 'net. Its creators promise that it will automatically find and configure other smart devices around your home, like lamps and speakers, and can even learn your routines, notifying you when you need to leave the house for a meeting or when you've forgotten to turn off a light. A built-in circular display shows you relevant information and provides a physical interface, with clean, well-designed graphics. Other details are scarce, but more should be announced in the coming months.

Learn More from Essential / TBA

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DJI Spark Mini Drone

The DJI Spark Mini Drone won't turn you into a Jedi. You might feel like one, though, when you're controlling it in mid-air using nothing but your hands. Aside from the gesture controls, the Spark borrows some other tricks from its full-sized siblings, including a gimbal-mounted camera shooting 1080p video and 12-megapixel stills, automatic obstacle avoidance, and a top speed of 31 miles per hour. It can run for up to 16 minutes per charge, juice up via Micro USB, and receive commands from a smartphone from up to 109 yards away. Available in white, blue, green, red, and yellow.

Buy from DJI / $500

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Biki Underwater Drone

With a bionic design that mimics the movement of a fish, the Biki Underwater Drone combines outstanding maneuverability with 4K video capture. It uses GPS, an inertial measurement sensor, and intelligent algorithms to automatically follow pre-set routes and keep its balance in the water, resulting in stable footage at depths of up to 196 feet. An infrared positioning sensor lets it avoid obstacles, its camera can also shoot 16-megapixel stills, and its battery is good for up to two hours per charge.

Preorder from Kickstarter / $550+

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Joto Drawing Robot

More versatile than a static print and more personal than a display, the Joto Drawing Robot lets you adorn your wall with a frequently updated image. The connected device uses a custom pen controlled by a mechanical arm to recreate notes, artwork, doodles, or even tweets. It writes on a wipe-clean writing surface, automatically erases it before the next drawing with a built-in, replaceable eraser, and the simple self-contained frame is something you'll be proud to hang on your wall.

Preorder from Kickstarter / $200+

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Forpheus Ping Pong Robot

It's hard to get better at table tennis without a playing partner that can adjust to your skill level. The Forpheus Ping Pong Robot can do just that. It uses two vision sensors and a motion sensor to measure the position of both its opponent and the movement of the ball 80 times per second. Using AI, it can then predict the trajectory of the ball and hit the ball back, and learn about your playing characteristics over time to help you make progress. It's not available for sale to private or commercial customers just yet but instead points to a future where robots can help you get better at skills you already have, instead of just doing things for you.

Learn More from Omron

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