Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
High-Tech
Pet
Virtual animals cater to those looking for companions through high-tech means.
4.5
Trend score
Trend
What is the High-Tech Pet trend?
High-Tech Pet: With the busy day-to-day life of most adult consumers, making time to spend with others can be challenging. Seeking to acquire of love and affection without having to put in too much personal time, consumers are turning to virtual pets such as robotic dogs to fill the void of companionship. Digital pets combine the convenience of technology with the need to care for another, reflecting the need for more contemporary ways to engage in communal activities.
Trend themes
Themes within the High-Tech Pet trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Virtual Pets
Consumers are turning to virtual pets such as robotic dogs to fill the void of companionship.
02
Digital Pet Applications
Digital pet applications provide a sound solution to owning a pet and teach children about animal life stages.
03
Robotics and Animal-Like Designs
The use of robotics and animal-like designs in creating toys offer new opportunities to create emotional connections with users.
Industry implications
What the High-Tech Pet trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Toy Industry
Virtual pets and animal-like robotic toys create new market opportunities for the toy industry.
For
Technology Industry
Digital pet applications and game development create opportunities for the technology industry.
For
Education Industry
Digital pet applications that teach children about animal life stages provide new opportunities for the education industry.
Trend signals
Trend signals for High-Tech Pet
Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 73%, activity 55%, freshness 8%.
Popularity73%
Activity55%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the High-Tech Pet trend
6 featured examples from Jun 17, 2012 to Feb 22, 2013CategoryTech
Digital iPhone Dogs
The Bandai SmartPet Transforms a Smart Phone into a Loveable Companion
The consumer electronics industry can leverage smartphone-companion integration to create innovative products that enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
CategoryLifestyle
Downloadable Digital Animals
These Digital Pets are a Sound Solution to the Real Thing
The trend suggests an opportunity for EdTech companies to tap into virtual learning platforms that can use interactive digital pets.
CategoryTech
Toy-Resurrecting Apps
The Tamagotchi iPhone App Lets You Relive Your Childhood
Mobile app developers can capitalize on the trend of nostalgic virtual pet apps by developing similar mobile apps for Android and iOS devices.
CategoryTech
Furry Pet Robots
The Cuddlebot by Anna Flagg Creates an Emotional Connection with Users
The development of robots like the Cuddlebot by Anna Flagg presents opportunities for companies in the robotics industry to create new, more advanced robotic companions, and robot…
CategoryLifestyle
Carefree Robotic Pet Fish
Enjoy Aquatic Critters without the Responsibility with Robo-Fish
The development and production of robotic companion animals, like the Robo-Fish, can revolutionize the pet industry and cater to pet owners' evolving needs and preferences.
CategoryTech
Smartphone-Controlled Fake Pets
The OMNIBOT i-SODOG Lets You Raise a Dog via Your iPhone
The introduction of smartphone-controlled robotic pets offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the pet industry, revolutionizing the way people interact with and care for an…
