If you've visited a petting zoo you've probably experienced how the goats love to chew on anything they can get their teeth on, whether it is a jacket, scarf, trousers or a German farmer's tractor fund. And everybody loves to feed them (except maybe that German farmer.)
It is therefore appropriate that this Japanese robot we see here is dressed up as a constant eating goat. Her mission is to eat the gamblers losing tickets at Tokyo's Edogawa Kyotei boat race. When the gamblers find out that their boat didn't make it to the finish line first the woolly ticket eating robo-goat gets the ticket, instead of the floor. This is a nice example of how innovative thinking can get people to enjoy doing something they usually hate doing.
Fake Animal Eats Losing Stubs
Japanese Robo-Goat Reduces Litter
Trend Themes
1. Robotic Ticket Eaters - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a robotic ticket eater to simplify the disposal of losing tickets in various industries.
2. Interactive Animal-inspired Robotics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive animal-inspired robots for engaging experiences in entertainment venues and events.
3. Gamification of Mundane Tasks - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply gamification principles to mundane tasks to make them more enjoyable and engaging for people.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming and Gambling - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement robotic ticket eaters in casinos or gaming venues to streamline ticket disposal and enhance customer experience.
2. Entertainment and Events - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop animal-inspired robots for interactive experiences at theme parks, zoos, and entertainment events.
3. Task Management and Automation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate gamification elements into task management and automation systems to increase productivity and employee engagement.