# Intuitive Smartphone Robots MobBob is a Charming 3D-Printed Robot with its Own Set of Legs By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-03-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-robot References: [3dprint](http://3dprint.com/53034/mobbob-3d-printed-robot/) & [thingiverse](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:715688) 3D printing and robotics come together beautifully, as seen in this [3D-printed robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick) named MobBob by Australian video game developer Kevin Chan. The animated bot has a big smartphone screen for a face and legs that let it rove around. Since the smartphone makes up most of MobBob's components, this is a clever way to cut down on costs. In terms of controls, MobBob is controlled by 4 servos and an [Arduino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bipedal-robots) controller with Bluetooth technology built-in. After creating MobBob, Chan's open-source design has been shared online at Thingverse, so that anyone can recreate the bot on their own. Although most of the robot can be 3D-Printed, it's most of the electrical components that need to be acquired in order for the device to function properly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in manufacturing as 3D printing allows for cost-effective production of complex robot components. - **Robotic Mobility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the robotics industry as robots with their own set of legs enable enhanced mobility and interaction. - **Open-source Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the technology sector as open-source designs allow for collaborative and customizable development of robotic devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing industry can leverage 3D printing technology to streamline production processes and reduce costs. - **Robotics:** The robotics industry can benefit from the integration of mobility and enhanced interaction capabilities in robotic devices. - **Technology:** Technology sector can explore the potential of open-source designs to foster innovation and collaboration in the development of new robotic products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [DIY Adorable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomodoro-bot.md) - [Diminutive Bipedal Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bipedal-robots.md) - [Robotic Companion Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-robot-phone.md) - [Consumer-Targeted Humanoids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noetix-robotics-bumi.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Open-Source Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reachy-mini.md) - [Adorable Miniature Security Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-x-robot.md) - [AI-Enhanced Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-robots.md)