Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Sensorial
Robot
The human-robot comparison comes closer with the development of senses.
2.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Sensorial Robot trend?
Sensorial Robot: Currently, robots can appear, speak, and maybe even emote like human beings, bringing us closer to the imagined future than ever. The next step in this progress enables more sensory capabilities, such as touch. The more human robots can appear, the more openly they will be embraced by the mainstream consumer, ushering in a new industry in itself.
Trend themes
Themes within the Sensorial Robot trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Sensory Robotics
Advancements in robotic sensors enable more human-like interaction and usher in new industry opportunities.
02
Soft Robotics
Soft robotics technology provides safer and gentle ways of interacting with delicate objects with broad applications.
03
Wearable Robotics
Development of robots that can be attached or worn like clothing to collect data in non-intrusive ways.
Industry implications
What the Sensorial Robot trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Robotics
Advancements in sensory robotics create opportunities in many markets, including industrial automation, healthcare, and consumer robotics.
For
Medical Technology
Soft robotics technology can provide safer solutions for surgery and prosthetics for patients.
For
Wearable Technology
Wearable robotics expands the functionality and data collection of wearable technology, with uses in fitness, healthcare, and augmented reality.
Workshop question
In what ways is your offering a reflection of the consumers purchasing it?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Sensorial Robot
Trend score 2.1 out of 10, from popularity 27%, activity 29%, freshness 8%.
Popularity27%
Activity29%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Sensorial Robot trend
4 featured examples from Feb 23 to Dec 12, 2016CategoryTech
Roving Body Robots
Stanford and MIT's Rovables are Miniature Robots that Hang on People's Bodies
The consumer electronics industry can explore the development of mobile robotic devices that attach to clothing.
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Sensory Paper Skins
A Team of Researchers Created an Artificial Skin from Household Items
The development of artificial skin can revolutionize the field of robotics by allowing robots to have a sense of touch and improve their interaction with the environment.
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Gentle Sensuous Robots
Cornell University's 'Gentle Bot' Can Lightly Touch and Feel Objects
Soft robotics can revolutionize the manufacturing industry by enabling robots to work with delicate objects safely and efficiently.
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Pain-Sensing Robots
Researchers are Testing a Nervous System Stimulation for Robots to Feel Pain
Applying pain-sensing technology to improve worker safety and reduce robotic maintenance costs in manufacturing plants.
