Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Social Distancing
Robots
Robots are increasingly being used to facilitate social distancing.
3.3
Trend score
Trend
What is the Social Distancing Robots trend?
Social Distancing Robots: Companies are creating robots that provide solutions to enforce social distancing guidelines, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. The various robots can provide reminders, stand-in for interactions, or even complete jobs typically done by people.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Social Distancing Robots trend
Due in part to the outbreak of COVID-19, consumers are taking more of an active interest in workplace measures that are designed to protect the health and safety of employees. This same group of consumers may value brands that take workplace safety responsibilities seriously.
Trend themes
Themes within the Social Distancing Robots trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Robotic Social Distancing enforcers
Robots that enforce social distancing will continue to be in demand as the world rallies to slow the spread of COVID-19.
02
Remote controlled diagnostic robots
The increasing necessity for remote patient monitoring creates an opportunity for more robotic solutions, like the Boston Dynamics software controlled robot that has been used to virtually interact with COVID-19 patients.
03
Automated Inventory Managers
Robotic solutions like Giant Eagle's Tally have demonstrated the benefits of implementing autonomous robots to scan items autonomously reducing staff walking on the shop floor.
Industry implications
What the Social Distancing Robots trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Healthcare Industry
Robotic solutions like the ones developed by Boston Dynamics can revolutionize patient-doctor interactions. For example, COVID-19 restrictions have accelerated the implementation of remote diagnostic tools.
For
Retail Industry
Grocery stores and retail chains can have their sales cycle revolutionized by autonomous robotic inventory management technologies.
For
Hospitality Industry
As major global events continue to face restrictions and adapt to the pandemic, remote-controlled avatar robots are becoming increasingly popular.
Workshop question
Brainstorm ways your organization can integrate robots to remain open.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Social Distancing Robots
Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 53%, activity 39%, freshness 9%.
Popularity53%
Activity39%
Freshness9%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Social Distancing Robots trend
4 featured examples from Apr 24 to May 26, 2020CategoryTech
Social Distance-Enforcing Robots
The Spot Robot Will Monitor Parks for Social Distancing
Implementing social distance-enforcing robots to ensure public safety and adherence to rules in parks.
CategoryBusiness
Grocery-Scanning Robots
Giant Eagle Created Autonomous Scanning Robots to Monitor Inventory
The use of scanning robots in grocery stores can disrupt the retail industry by enabling better inventory management and improving the shopping experience for customers.
CategoryTech
Remote Patient Screening Robots
Boston Dynamics is Using Robots to Connect Patients with Doctors
The healthcare industry can utilize robot-assisted telemedicine for remote patient screening and monitoring.
CategoryLifestyle
Avatar Robot Graduation Ceremonies
The Newme Avatar Robots Were Used for a Ceremony in Japan
Education industries can utilize avatar robots to provide remote learning experiences and increase accessibility of education globally.
