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CES 2017: Robots of the future, in photos

By // January 6, 2017, 7:55 AM PST // hope_reese

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  • Robot roundup from CES 2017

    According to the International Robotics Foundation, 35 million service robots will be sold by 2018. And at CES 2017, dozens of them are parading around for attention. Want to see what they look like? Check out TechRepublic's photos.

    Kuri, an intelligent, home robot comes from Mayfield Robotics. Designed by a former Pixar animator, this 20-inch tall, 14-pound robot has expressive eyes, which have a built-in HD camera to capture photos and videos, recognize faces, and monitor your home. Kuri also has a high-tech microphone and sensors for detecting objects. He is battery operated, and comes with a charging station.

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    Image: Mayfield Robotics

  • Kuri, operated via app

    Here's another of Kuri. He has bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing for remote operation.

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    Image: Mayfield Robotics

  • Kuri at CES 2017

    Here's Kuri again, at CES 2017. He can be preordered for $100. Total cost: $699.

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    Image: Teena Hammond/ TechRepublic

  • Olly

    Available later in 2017, Olly, developed by Emotech Inc., can play music, control other internet-enabled devices, and offer advice. This tabletop robot also has incredible adaptability, and can recognize different members of the household to personalize his interactions.

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    Image: CNET

  • Hub

    LG's Hub robot, introduced at CES 2017, will be out later this year, with no reported price tag.

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    Image: CNET

  • Hub

    Here's a closer look at Hub, powered by Amazon Alexa. Hub is a digital assistant that can answer questions, turn on music, and check weather. More impressively, it connects to home IoT appliances, like washing machines and vacuum cleaners, and can recognize individual faces for personalized interactions.

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    Image: LG

  • Robo Mower

    Another LG robot is the battery-charged Robo Mower, which looks like a robo-vacuum and has sensors that help it navigate the back yard.

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    Image: Ry Crist/CNET

  • Airbot

    LG's Airbot is a guide robot that assists travelers in the airport. Airbot will first be seen in South Korea's Incheon airport later in 2017.

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    Image: LG

  • Tertill

    This waterproof, solar-powered weeding robot, made by Franklin Robotics, can live outdoors in your garden and remove weeds without the use of pesticides. Still in development, Tertill will launch a crowdfunding campaign in the summer of 2017, and should be priced around $250-300.

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    Image: Franklin Robotics

  • MoRo

    Ewaybot's 4-foot tall, 80-pound robot is little, but carries a hefty pricetag: $30K a unit. MoRo is able to lift heavy objects and deliver them to you after you give it the instruction, and has up to eight hours of battery life. It's expected out in the first half of 2017.

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    Image: CNET

  • Sanbot

    Qihan's Sanbot, a service robot now available in China, is currently used across industries ranging from retail to education to healthcare, and costs in the neighborhood of $6,000.

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    Image: Jason Hiner/TechRepublic

  • MODI

    LUXROBO's MODI is a kit of LEGO-style cubes that make for the easy, DIY assembly of robots that can function as motors, lights, infrared detectors, and more.

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    Image: Luxroboo

  • MODI

    Here's a closer look at the MODI kit--the cubes can fit right in your hand.

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    Image: Luxrobot

  • Aristotle

    Mattel's kid-friendly bot is Alexa powered, with a build-in assistant dubbed "Aristotle." Beyond playing bedtime lullabies, Aristotle responds to kids' questions--usually of a different variety from the ones adults ask. Expected cost: $300.

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    Image: Mattel

  • Unibot

    Available in May 2017, EvoVac's robot is multi-functional. It's a vacuum cleaner, mobile home security camera, and even an air purifier/humidifier--all in one.

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    Image: EvoVac

Robot roundup from CES 2017

According to the International Robotics Foundation, 35 million service robots will be sold by 2018. And at CES 2017, dozens of them are parading around for attention. Want to see what they look like? Check out TechRepublic's photos.

Kuri, an intelligent, home robot comes from Mayfield Robotics. Designed by a former Pixar animator, this 20-inch tall, 14-pound robot has expressive eyes, which have a built-in HD camera to capture photos and videos, recognize faces, and monitor your home. Kuri also has a high-tech microphone and sensors for detecting objects. He is battery operated, and comes with a charging station.

Also see: CES 2017: Robots of the future

Image: Mayfield Robotics

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By Hope Reese

Hope Reese is a journalist in Louisville, KY. Her writing has been featured in The Atlantic, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, Playboy, Undark Magazine, VICE, Vox, and other publications.