# Friendly Affordable AI Robots Artibo is Programmed by Cubroid to Provide Small Useful Services By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-08-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-ai References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cubroid/my-best-friend-artibo) & [cubroid](http://www.cubroid.com/) For those who found it hard to believe that affordable AI technology was not a possibility, the Artibo by Cubroid is a clear example of tech accessibility. The tiny robot boasts features that can entertain consumers and make life a little bit easier. From delivering real-time information about the weather and setting alarms for the morning to offering facts of the day and telling jokes, the affordable AI robot will definitely impact one's day-to-day in a small or big way. Programmed to be supportive and uplifting, Artibo plays music when one is sad, [dances and can follow directions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots). The affordable AI robot is available on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ourobot) for a super early bird price of $79 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Affordable AI Technology:** The trend of developing affordable AI technology creates disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to explore new markets and expand customer bases. - **Consumer-oriented Robots:** The trend of creating consumer-oriented robots provides disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to develop new products that can improve people's daily lives. - **Emotional Robots:** The trend of developing emotional robots provides disruptive innovation opportunities for companies to create robots that improve people's mental well-being and overall happiness. ### Who This Affects Most - **Robotics Industry:** Companies in the robotics industry can develop more customer-oriented robots that are easy to use and provide affordable solutions for consumers. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can explore the development of affordable AI technology that can be used in everyday life to improve people's daily routines. - **Entertainment Industry:** Companies in the entertainment industry can develop emotional robots that can entertain and provide company for people who feel lonely or need emotional support. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Consumer-Targeted Humanoids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noetix-robotics-bumi.md) - [AI-Powered Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doly-companion-robot.md) - [AI-Backed Family Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2xl-cobot.md) - [Emotive AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ourobot.md) - [AI-Based Children Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robin-the-robot.md) - [Cute AI-Powered Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luka-robots.md) - [Robotic Home Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-air.md) - [AI-Fueled Smart Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-agent.md) - [AI Home Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hup-ai.md)