We are living in the age of automation. As mentioned on this blog, robots are no longer just futuristic concepts - they're active members of the global workforce, delivering room service, cleaning hospital floors, and even serving coffee. In this blog post, we explore 100 real-world robots that are revolutionizing industries, improving efficiency, and - yes - replacing traditional jobs.

Cleaning Robots

1. Shenpop Smart CleanBot – Designed for hotels and malls, combining vacuuming, mopping, and autonomous navigation.

2. SoftBank Whiz – Widely used in airports and retail spaces.

3. Gaussian ECOBOT Scrub 75 – Powerful floor scrubber for large commercial areas.

4. LionsBot Rex CS – Built for large-scale cleaning in airports and stations.

5. ICE Robotics i-Synergy – Floor cleaning with cloud-based fleet tracking.

Delivery Robots

6. Shenpop Food DeliveryBot – Serves hotels and restaurants; CE and FCC certified.

7. PuduBot 2 – One of the most widely adopted food delivery robots.

8. Keenon T8 – Reliable tray delivery system for dining establishments.

9. Starship Technologies Robot – Used in university campuses and residential zones.

10. Serve Robotics – Compact robot for sidewalk food deliveries.

Chef using Shenpop popbot-d1 in a kitchen

Hospitality & Service Robots

11. Shenpop ReceptionBot – Greets guests, answers questions, and directs visitors in hotels.

12. Temi Robot – A concierge-style assistant with voice interaction.

13. Bellabot (Pudu) – Cat-faced robot used for friendly food service.

14. Amy Robotics – Healthcare and reception solutions.

15. Relay+ (Savioke) – Elevator-integrated hotel delivery robot.

Retail & Customer Experience Robots

16. Pepper by SoftBank – Humanoid robot for customer interaction.

17. Robovie-Z – Personalized shopping assistant.

18. Promobot – Visitor-facing robot used in banks and exhibitions.

19. Tokinomo Shelf Advertising Robot – Interactive retail shelf marketing bot.

20. MetraLabs Scitos G5 – Used for retail analytics and interaction.

Logistics & Warehouse Automation

21. Geek+ Robots – Widely used in Amazon-style warehouse operations.

22. Kiva Systems (Amazon Robotics) – AGVs that revolutionized warehousing.

23. Hikrobot – Chinese-developed warehouse automation system.

24. GreyOrange Butler – Flexible material handling.

25. LocusBots – Used for real-time inventory picking.

Healthcare & Elder Care Robots

26. Shenpop Hospital DeliveryBot – Transports medicine and samples between wards.

27. TUG (Aethon) – Autonomous mobile robot used in hospitals.

28. ElliQ – Companion robot for elderly care.

29. PARO – Robotic therapeutic seal.

30. Robear – Japanese caregiving robot that lifts patients.

Restaurant & Food Prep Robots

31. Shenpop Kitchen DeliveryBot – Efficiently runs meals from kitchen to dining tables.

32. Moley Robotics Kitchen – Fully automated kitchen chef.

33. Flippy (Miso Robotics) – Burger flipping robot in restaurants.

34. Makr Shakr – Robotic cocktail mixing system.

35. Picnic Pizza Robot – Assembles up to 100 pizzas per hour.

Security & Surveillance Robots

36. Knightscope K5 – Autonomous outdoor security patrol robot.

37. SMP Robotics – Outdoor surveillance robots for construction sites.

38. Sunflower Labs Bee Drone – AI drone-based security patrol.

39. OTSAW O-R3 – Surveillance with drone docking system.

40. Ascento Guard – Mobile security robot with real-time alerts.

Reception, Education & Public Engagement

41. Shenpop CampusBot – Used in schools for welcoming guests and wayfinding.

42. NAO Robot – Used in STEM education programs.

43. Sanbot – Used in exhibitions and public events.

44. iPal Robot – Educational content and elder care.

45. Cruzr (UBTECH) – Professional service robot with expressive face.

Guests gather around Shenpop popbot-w1

Construction, Agriculture & Miscellaneous

46. Hadrian X – Brick-laying robot for construction.

47. Agrobot – Strawberry picking robot.

48. Spot (Boston Dynamics) – Mobile inspection and hazard monitoring.

49. FarmBot – Open-source precision agriculture robot.

50. ANYmal (ETH Zurich) – Research-based robotic dog for exploration.

Cleaning & Sanitation Robots

51. Ecovacs Deebot PRO – Industrial-grade vacuum and mop robot.

52. BrainOS Scrubber 50 – Intelligent floor cleaner used in retail chains.

53. Nilfisk Liberty SC50 – Autonomous floor scrubber for large indoor areas.

54. Tennant T7 AMR – Scrubber with AI navigation for warehouses.

55. Kärcher KIRA B50 – German-engineered robotic scrubber.

Delivery Robots

56. YAPE – Italian-designed last-mile autonomous delivery bot.

57. BoxBot – Compact urban parcel delivery robot.

58. DaxBot – Express delivery robot for campuses.

59. Kiwibot – Semi-autonomous sidewalk delivery in LATAM and U.S.

60. Meituan Xiaodai – Used in Chinese cities for grocery delivery.

Hospitality & Front Desk Robots

61. Shenpop LobbyBot  – Greets and checks in hotel guests.

62. ALO (Aloft Hotels) – Robot butler delivering amenities to rooms.

63. Savioke Relay Robot – Operates elevators to make room deliveries.

64. Eva Reception Robot – Used in Indian hotels and corporate offices.

65. KIKI Robot – Emotional interaction robot for front desk and events.

Healthcare & Medical Delivery Robots

66. Diligent Moxi – Assists nurses by fetching and delivering supplies.

67. Robear – Patient lifting robot developed in Japan.

68. TUG T3 (Aethon) – Medical delivery robot with autonomous navigation.

69. Ava Robotics – Video conferencing robot used in hospitals.

70. iDeliverybot (CSJ) – Delivers medical supplies in Chinese hospitals.

Security Robots

71. SMP Nova 5 – Outdoor patrol robot with 360-degree camera.

72. UBTech Atris – AI security and surveillance robot for campuses.

73. RAD ROSA – Stationary robotic security assistant.

74. Cobalt Robotics – Indoor surveillance robot with human support.

75. Sharp Intellos A-UGV – Outdoor patrol and perimeter surveillance.

Retail & Customer Engagement Robots

76. Tokinomo Advertising Robot – Engages with shoppers at the shelf.

77. RoboShop AssistBot – Autonomous in-aisle recommendation assistant.

78. Toshiba Reception Robot – Used in Japanese department stores.

79. Aeolus Retail Assistant – Stock tracking and shelf scanning.

80. Heasy Robot – Touchscreen kiosk for interactive product discovery.

Restaurant, Café & Food Prep Automation

81. Robot Captain (United Robotics Group) – Food tray delivery bot for Europe.

82. Gausium WaiterBot – Delivers food and drinks autonomously.

83. RoboBarista by Briggo – Automated coffee robot in airports and malls.

84. Café X – Robotic coffee bar with precision brewing.

85. Kura Sushi Serving Robots – Table delivery in Japanese sushi chains.

Construction, Logistics, and Infrastructure

86. Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter – Prints layout plans on construction floors.

87. Built Robotics Exosystem – Turns excavators into autonomous machines.

88. Boston Dynamics Stretch – Robot arm for warehouse loading/unloading.

89. Fastbrick Hadrian X – Bricklaying robot that builds house walls.

90. Sarcos Guardian XO – Full-body powered exoskeleton for heavy labor.

Agriculture, Environment & Outdoor Work

91. Naïo Oz – Agricultural weeding robot for vineyards and small farms.

92. Ecorobotix ARA – AI-powered weed-killing robot.

93. SwarmFarm Robots – Modular fleet farming robots from Australia.

94. Abundant Robotics – Apple-picking robot (now defunct, but foundational).

95. AgXeed AgBot – Tractors with AI for precision agriculture.

Education, Training & Public Services

96. iTutorBot – Educational assistant for classrooms and language centers.

97. Pal Robotics REEM-C – Used in universities for robotics R&D.

98. XiaoBao – Chinese classroom robot for math and language tutoring.

99. Musio by AKA – AI companion for language learners.

100. LuxAI QTrobot – Designed for children with autism in educational environments.

What These Robots Mean for Business

From automation in hotels and hospitals to the next wave of agricultural and warehouse innovation, these 100 robots are shaping how we live and work. Whether replacing repetitive jobs or enabling human workers to focus on higher-value tasks, they mark a pivotal shift in global labor.

For forward-thinking businesses, investing in service robots today isn’t just about saving costs - it’s about staying competitive in tomorrow’s economy.

The future is already here. These robots aren't just replacing jobs - they’re transforming how industries operate. Companies that embrace automation early stand to benefit the most from increased efficiency, lower operational costs, and improved customer satisfaction.

Ready to future-proof your restaurant operations? Contact Shenpop Robotics today to schedule a demo and see our food delivery robots in action.