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7/12/2024

MIA’s XpresSpa adds new robot manicurist to give quick fixes before boarding your flight

One of the worst feelings is getting your nails done right before a big vacation, only to have them chipped or get messed up right before you take off. Miami International Airport’s XpresSpa will take away your mani blues faster than you can say “clockwork.”

7/12/2024

Robotic Manicures land at JFK airport

$13.34 billion by 2030. Today, such technology is being used in a vast amount of beauty subcategories, from skincare diagnostic tools to in-store counters, fragrance, and cosmetic surgery exploration—there seems to be a way AI can be adopted regardless of the reason why. The most recent business to explore the benefits of AI through beauty is health and wellness company XWELL in collaboration with Clockwork, a pioneering company in the use of robotics for beauty.

7/12/2024

Robot manicures for $10 are being tested at Target in

San Francisco startup Clockwork hopes to fill a nail niche with its new robotic "minicure": a 10-minute, $10 paint job, tucked into a Target ...

7/12/2024

One of the World’s First Nail Painting Robots Is in Minnesota

Forget your summer acrylics, forget the new DIY nail trends because you need to check out this new nail robot. Yeah, you heard me right, nail robot! This robot will paint your nails one at a time to give you the perfect manicure

6/28/2024

The world’s first nail-painting robot is here

We go behind-the-scenes in the making of the first robot manicure, Clockwork, with the founder and CEO, Renuka Apte

6/7/2024

Mister roboto… robotic manicure available in Boaz

As technology becomes more advanced and the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) more common, it is only a matter of time before robots are used for many things humans once did. Including getting a manicure. The world’s first robotic manicure is now available in Boaz.

4/30/2024

Robotic nail salons coming to Colorado? Powered by AI

Modern technology is constantly changing and evolving. The use of artificial intelligence is changing Colorado quickly an dit will not slow down anytime soon. Whenever there is a major technological breakthrough, the technology evolves more rapidly.

4/26/2024

YOU CAN GET A $10 USD MANICURE FROM THIS ROBOT

This one’s for the girlies are overstimulated in busy nail salon settings or looking for a quick and easy manicure. Clockwork’s nail painting robot will become your new bestie, as the automated salon experience will get you in and out of the door in roughly ten minutes. The experience starts with answering a few questions on the touch-tone screen and picking your polish color from the 30 cartridge options offered on the side of the machine.

3/10/2024

AI Is Revolutionizing The Beauty Industry

When most people hear about artificial intelligence (AI), they think of apps and chatbots. While AI virtual try-ons and analysis have become a popular way for companies to enhance user experience and inform customers about their products, that’s not all AI can do. It’s only in the past couple of years, that AI has been able to jump out of our computer screens and into functioning robots.

2/28/2024

Women are turning to robot manicures so they don’t have to TIP their nail techs

As the tipping debate rages on, some women have found a quick and convenient way to avoid paying out extra cash at the nail salon. Enter, robots!

2/19/2024

Travelers at Las Vegas airport give thumbs-up to robot manicurist

The calming quiet of XpresSpa at Harry Reid International Airport provided a refuge from the chaos of the terminal outside, as employee Sarah Mikel demonstrated the store’s newest amenity — a robotic manicure.

2/7/2024

Xwell expands Clockwork robotic manicures to airports

Xwell Inc., which offers self-operated massage chairs, nail care services, COVID testing kiosks and more, saw the airport as a natural offering for robotic Clockwork manicures at airports after witnessing its success in retail settings.

1/31/2024

A Manicure Machine at the airport? Here’s how it works

The article explores the functionality of a robotic manicure machine at the OKC airport and provides insights into its operation featuring a random customer in the store.

1/4/2024

The 10 Biggest Beauty Trends for 2024

The market for Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) in beauty and cosmetics is already a multibillion-dollar business. Experts forecast its continued rapid growth, projecting it to exceed $13 billion by 2030. One example of where things are headed is Clockwork MiNiCURE, the first fully autonomous polish change robot.

12/11/2023

XpresSpa Introduces Clockwork Robotic Manicures at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas

XpresSpa launches Clockwork robotic manicures at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, offering travelers a convenient and efficient nail-painting experience.

12/6/2023

Clockwork’s WeFunder Raise: What You NEED to Know!

Dive into the World of WeFunder and Clockwork with VC Expert Peter Harris.

12/6/2023

Interview with Peter Harris

Dive into the World of WeFunder Clockwork with VC Expert Peter Harris!

10/2/2023

I let robots give me a makeover

Safiya Nygaard profiles her experience with the Clockwork manicure robot, alongside some other robotic beauty robots.

8/1/2023

How A.I. is attracting new beauty industry customers

AI-driven technologies, including robotic manicures and eyelash extensions, are transforming the beauty industry by offering convenient and innovative services to attract new customers.

7/20/2023

XpresSpa debuts Clockwork Robotic Manicures at MIA

XpresSpa debuts Clockwork, its robotic manicure service, at Miami International Airport, offering travelers an innovative and efficient nail-painting experience.

7/20/2023

New robotic manicures are rolling out at select U.S. airports

Has traveling got you neglecting your beloved beauty rituals? Now you don’t have to sacrifice your nails when you’re in a hurry to board that airplane. XpresSpa, known for its in-airport services ranging from massage to nail care, is rolling out a next-generation way to get your nails painted. Their brand new Clockwork MiNiCURE robotic manicures allow travelers to get their digits beautified in a quick, easy, and seamless way while at the airport.

7/5/2023

Nail Painting Robot Debuts in Beverly Hills

Clockwork, a robotics company for the beauty industry, has debuted one of its fully-autonomous nail painting robots at a new location in Beverly Hills. Clockwork uses AI and 3D technology to effectively paint nails in under 10 minutes for about $10, giving customers a quick polish change. In addition to ongoing technology improvements in its AI, an easy-to-use touchscreen guides customers through the Clockwork experience.

7/1/2023

Clockwork, The New AI Powered Nail Painting Machine

Robotics is revolutionizing how we live our everyday lives — including how we get our nails done. Clockwork, the company behind the first manicure robot, recently reached a deal with Target (TGT) to include its robots in six U.S. locations, including stores in Texas, California, and Minnesota.

6/22/2023

The Future of Nail Care Using AI & Robotics with Clockwork’s Renuka Apte

In this episode of High Bit, Renuka shares how she adopted software engineering principles into the hardware process.

5/4/2023

I tried the world’s first robot manicure & now it’s at the airport

Megan Decker profiles her robot manicure experience.

3/24/2023

10-Minute Robotic Manicures arrive at JFK’s XpresSpa

XpresSpa introduces 10-minute robotic manicures at JFK Airport through its Clockwork service, providing travelers with a quick and innovative nail-painting solution.

3/23/2023

Xwell robot manicurists take flight at JFK’s Terminal 4

The robotic manicure machines, which use artificial intelligence-based software, will be the first robotic manicure machines at any airport in the world.

10/22/2022

I Got a Robot Manicure and I NEED This In My Life

Clockwork is a robot that paints nails in 10 minutes -- but how good is it compared to a human? Bridget Carey gives it a try and talks to Clockwork CEO Renuka Apte about how the machine is evolving to do even more.

9/2/2022

Clockwork partners with Target

Clockwork plans to install automated manicure machines in Target stores.

8/1/2022

You can get a $10 Robot Manicure at Target Now

Everything you need to know, including where and how you can get an appointment.

7/12/2022

This robot can do your nails in 10 minutes

What if you could get your nails done in 10 minutes for $10 and not have to make small talk? Six Target stores in Minnesota, California and Texas are piloting a new service in which a robot pipes polish onto fingernails, leaving no brush lines. According to Clockwork’s website, women spend an average of 3,120 minutes a year on their nails, or 52 hours.

6/27/2022

A Robot at Target Painted My Nails

The new Clockwork Robot machine—set up in three North Texas-area Targets—will give you a “minicure” in about 10 minutes.

6/22/2022

You Can Now Get $8 Robotic Manicures at Select Target Stores And I Want One

Target is partnering with Clockwork to bring quick manicures to select Target locations. Target is partnering with Clockwork to bring quick manicures to select Target locations.

6/17/2022

Clockwork Robotic Manicure | Talk of Alabama | 6.17.2024

Talk of Alabama visits Clockwork at Walmart Supercenter to experience the world's first Robot Manicure.

6/9/2022

Here’s Where You Can Have a Robot Polish Your Nails for $10 in Under 10 Minutes

A robot that can paint nails is making its retail debut at a few Target stores in Dallas-Fort Worth. Clockwork doesn’t do a full manicure, but it provides a change of color in under 10 minutes for $10. Target is testing Clockwork robot manicurists at six U.S. stores. Appointments can be made online with the robots installed locally at the Medallion Center Target in Dallas on East Northwest Highway and two more in Fort Worth at 5700 Overton Ridge Blvd. and 301 Carroll St.

6/8/2022

At Target, there’s a robot that paints your nails for $10

Target is testing Clockwork robot manicurists at six U.S. stores with an $8 introductory offer. Appointments can be made online with the robots

5/21/2022

We tried it: Clockwork’s 10-minute “robot manicure”

I pride myself on my nails, but for time and price reasons, I've never had a manicure from anyone but myself. So when I found out a Minnesota Target is offering the "world's first robot manicure" in 10 minutes for just $10, I drove 30 miles to Chaska to try it myself. How it works: Pick one of Clockwork's 25 colors offered (I chose a neutral pink), watch the tutorial and put your fingers in the machine, one by one.

5/9/2022

Meet Clockwork: The Nail-Painting Robot

It’s 2023 and the world has changed so much. Remote work is now normal, bitcoin is on everyone’s lips and AI images have us confused about what’s real and what’s not. We’re about to throw another hat into that ring with the world’s first Nail Painting Robot by Clockwork.

2/17/2022

Target’s robot manicurists clock out from 3 Dallas-Fort Worth stores

Attention, Target shoppers: The days of popping into the beauty aisle for a $10 manicure performed by a robot are coming to an end. Target and Clockwork, the robots' parent company, confirm that the service will end at all stores - including three in Dallas-Fort Worth - February 20.

1/24/2022

Would you get a robot manicure?

3 ways technology is changing the beauty industry.

10/20/2021

Meet the Robots Ready to Do Your Hair, Nails, and Makeup

If the last time you saw a robot was in the Tiki Room at Disney, let me say that 1) I like your style and 2) there have been a few updates. The oblong shape in the Venn diagram where beauty overlaps with robots is growing. In 2021, robots are ready to paint your nails and do your lashes. Whether you think that sounds cool or creepy (or creepy cool), buckle up — the beauty bots are coming.

10/5/2021

Robot manicures are the newest way to get people back in the office

With only around one-third of workers interested in going back to the office, buildings are rolling out incentives to try to maintain corporate tenants. The latest perk: the robot manicure.

10/3/2021

Robot Perfectly Paints Your Nails In Minutes | Beauty Explorers | Beauty Insider

Clockwork's nail-painting robot can paint the perfect polish in less than 10 minutes. Customers must arrive with prepped nails, since the machine does not cut or clean nails. It works by using a 3D scanner to capture the exact shape and size of your nails, then painting over it in a circular motion while you're sitting still.

9/25/2021

How Does a Manicure Robot Fit Into an Industry Full of Humans?

The Clockwork manicure robot may be irresistibly convenient at a time when many manicurists are recovering from the hit their work took during the pandemic.

8/17/2021

Your next manicure could be done by a robot

This manicurist is reliable, with no need to tip or make small talk, and you're in and out within 10 minutes.

7/19/2021

NEED A MANICURE? THIS ROBOT WILL LEND YOU A HAND

Yep, there's a nail-painting robot that can give you a fresh mani in 10 minutes. Frustrated with the time, effort, and money required to maintain a decent-looking manicure, Renuka Apte used to joke about how she'd invent something where she would put her hand in a contraption and when she removed them, her nails would be done.

7/4/2021

What’s a robot manicure really like? Quick and cheap

A robot gave me a manicure last week. Let me stop you before you envision a bipedal humanoid carefully dipping a brush into a bottle and lacquering my nails. Instead, the experience felt more like inserting my hand into a 3D printer.

6/16/2021

I got a manicure from a robot in San Francisco. Is this the future?

As I slide my finger into the hand grip, a rubber ring clamps down on my knuckle to hold it into place. It’s a gentle reminder that I should be moving as little as possible, though I've also been warned not to be too rigid.

6/15/2021

Robot manicure machine gives a futuristic spin

You're never fully dressed without a good manicure. Do you need a manicure, but you never have time? Well, the future is here, and a robot can now do your nails in under 10 minutes, and it will cost you less than $10.

6/14/2021

Clockwork manicure robot is proof the future is here

Need a manicure? There’s now a robot for that. In under 10 minutes and for less than $10, you can get a "Clockwork Minicure" -- the perfect manicure, done by a robot.

6/4/2021

‘Robot Manicure’ Impresses Users

A video of a "robot manicure" has gone viral after a TikTok user shared her futuristic experience.

6/3/2021

Robot manicure really ‘nails it’

CNN profiles the Clockwork robot manicure and some early customer reactions.

6/3/2021

Woman gets manicure from robot in viral TikTok video

A TikTok user has sparked an impassioned debate about automation and its impact on jobs after she got a manicure from a robot.

6/1/2021

Want Your Nails Done? Let a Robot Do It.

Start-ups are using technology to take a robotic approach to manicures, offering a simple way to provide foolproof nail polish.

2/20/2021

What It’s Like Getting A Manicure From A Robot

Are you too pressed for time to indulge in a full-service manicure at a salon? Do you just want a mani that is simple and no-frills but isn’t done at home? Would you trust a robot to solve this problem for you and paint your nails? If you answered yes to all of those questions, this is the machine for you. Say hello to Clockwork: the world’s first robot manicure.