15 Robots That Will Change The World

We’re still a few years away from owning ultra-attentive robo-butlers (and then waging war once they achieve sentience) but that doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of awesome real-life robots out there at this very moment

1. Like This Ramen Robot

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=5sVOSlUn7e0.

Truly a broke college student’s best friend.

2. Or This Violin ‘Bot

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=EzjkBwZtxp4.

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3. How About This Robo-DJ

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=30EMjxef7Ts.

What does it take to become King of the Robots? A playlist full of Black Eyed Peas, apparently.

4. Or This Juggle-Bot

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=vnDwvsVk_nc.

A bit of a one-trick-robot, but it goes over great at parties.

5. This Robot Can Wash Your Hair

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=IROoXFz5dj0.

Get that “new scalp smell” with this auto-washer for your dome.

6. And This One Can Cut It

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=oMREA_XLQ1A.

Please note: we said “can,” not “should.”

7. This Robo-Bartender Can Mix You A Cocktail

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=fnnblb5HbYs.

He’ll also willingly listen to your boozy sorrows for hours on-end!

8. These ‘Bots Can Bust A Move

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=mF97isnJ3Xc.

Pictured above: the mechanical future of the Step Up series.

9. And This Mechanical Mouse Can Solve Mazes

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=CLwICJKV4dw.

Technology: putting lab rats to shame since 1955.

10. This “Robot Bear Pillow” Can Stop You From Snoring

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Kpbo0000O08.

Because, honestly, how often do you see the words “robotic bear pillow” strung together in a sentence?

11. Where This One Can Clean Up After Your Pet

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=3q4cLRBaDvg.

I wonder how long it took them to get the P.O.O.P. S.C.O.O.P. acronym just right.

12. This Handy ‘Bot Can Solve Any Rubik’s Cube

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=_d0LfkIut2M.

Not pictured: the sense of shame from having a robot solve your Rubik’s Cube.

13. While This One Can Draw Your Portrait

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=bbdQbyff_Sk.

We can’t wait for robo-cartoonists to line boardwalks and small-town carnivals across the nation.

14. This Robot Can Make You Pancakes

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=2aux0ZQJVBk.

Programmable breakfast pastries—truly the future!

15. And This One Will Creep You Out…

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dD_NdnYrDzY.

WHO WOULD INVENT THIS AND WHY

Inspired by: LEGO Hero Factory

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