# Benevolent Drone Artificial intelligence amplifies the world of social good. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published May 20, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/benevolent-robot ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.3/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Benevolent Drone trend? **Benevolent Drone:** Robots designed to empower communities are rapidly entering production, reflecting the potential of technology to revolutionize humanitarian efforts and philanthropic work. Moreover, it reveals that people are no longer threatened by the idea of handing over responsibilities to robots, machines and other forms of artificial intelligence. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 9, 2015 to May 17, 2016 - Published: May 20, 2015 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Benevolent Drone trend ### Community Empowering Robots Robots designed to empower communities are rapidly entering production, reflecting the potential of technology to revolutionize humanitarian efforts and philanthropic work. ### Precision Planting and Mapping Drones using precision planting and mapping have the potential impact to combat the 26 billion deforestation of trees due to factors like agriculture, lumber, mining and urban expansion. ### Ingestible Recovery Robots High-tech ingestible robots that could be capable of removing harmful foreign objects from the body have been developed by researchers and could prove to be a life-saving invention. ## What the Benevolent Drone trend means for industry ### For Pharmaceutical Industry The development of artificially intelligent robot scientists like Eve, could speed up the drug development process and decrease the cost of developing key medications. ### For Environmental Conservation Industry Machine learning enabled drones that use precision mapping and high-resolution aerial images can improve disaster communication and emergency response times for environmental disasters. ### For Healthcare Industry The development of nursing robots that can perform tasks previously done by human carers can bring a breakthrough in caring for an aging population and reduce the physical strain on human carers. ## Workshop question In what ways can you predict your brand using artificial intelligence? ## Trend signals for Benevolent Drone Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 51%, activity 38%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 51% - Activity: 38% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Benevolent Drone trend 6 featured examples from Feb 9, 2015 to May 17, 2016. - [Disaster Relief Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unmanned-aerial-vehicles): UAViators is Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Deliver Humanitarian Aid (Category: Tech) Implication: The use of disaster drones creates opportunities for the emergency response industry to invest in more advanced technologies to mitigate risks and increase response times. - [Tree-Planting Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reforestation-plan): BioCarbon Engineering's Reforestation Plan Includes Multipurpose UAVs (Category: Eco) Implication: The use of multipurpose drones with precision planting and mapping technology may provide a sustainable and cost-effective reforestation solution for large-scale agricultural proj… - [Battery-Removing Ingestible Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ingestible-robot): This Micro-Sized Robot Can Remove Harmful Objects From Stomachs (Category: Tech) Implication: The medical industry can leverage ingestible robots to enhance patient care, improve diagnostic accuracy, and enable non-invasive procedures for foreign object removal. - [Firefighter-Guiding Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefighting-robot-assistant): This Robot Assistant Will Help Guide Firefighters Through Trouble Areas (Category: Tech) Implication: The development of robotic guide assistants can transform the firefighting industry by improving safety and efficiency during rescue operations. - [Elderly-Nursing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robear): The Robear Will Help Serve Japan's Aging Population (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry by integrating advanced robotics for efficient elderly care. - [Drug-Developing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-scientist): The Robot Scientist Will Help Speed Up Drug Development Processes (Category: Tech) Implication: The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry can leverage robots to speed up drug testing and design and optimize R&D processes. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)