# Robotic Grasshoppers The Air Hopper Can Jump One Foot High Off the Ground By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-hopper References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/09/grasshopper-rob.php) & [www-robot.mes.titech.ac.jp](http://www-robot.mes.titech.ac.jp/robot/walking/airhopper/airhopper_e.html) Scientists at the [Tokyo Institute of Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundfun-mirai-speaker) has developed the Air Hopper, a robot that can jump like a grasshopper. Extremely limber, the Air Hopper can also [roll around and walk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreame-x50-ultra). The Air Hopper is shaped very much like its insect counterpart, and looks truly technologically advanced. With the ability to jump one foot high however, this is one 'pet' you would want to keep a close eye on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Robotic Jumping:** The development of robots with jumping capabilities presents disruptive innovation opportunities in areas such as search and rescue, exploration, and sports. - **Bio-inspired Robotics:** Advancements in creating robots that mimic the movements and abilities of animals like grasshoppers open up opportunities for disruptive innovation in fields such as agriculture, transportation, and entertainment. - **Agile Robotics:** The Air Hopper's ability to jump, roll, and walk demonstrates the potential for agile robots that can navigate diverse environments, leading to disruptive innovation in industries such as construction, logistics, and security. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Robotics:** The development of robotic grasshoppers like the Air Hopper has disruptive innovation potential in industries such as industrial automation, healthcare, and consumer electronics. - **Animal-inspired Technology:** The bio-inspired design of the Air Hopper could lead to disruptive innovation in industries such as prosthetics, fashion, and aerospace engineering. - **Sports and Entertainment:** The jumping capabilities of the Air Hopper present disruptive innovation opportunities in industries such as robotics competitions, theme parks, and virtual reality gaming. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air-Ground Amphibious Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airground-amphibious-quadruped-robots.md) - [Hopping All-Terrain Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ascento-pro.md) - [Rugged Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-quadruped-robots.md) - [Bug-Like Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-insect-robot.md) - [Miniature Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Bipedal Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unitree-h1.md) - [Maneuverable Centipede Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centipede-robot.md) - [Hybrid Movement Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-robot.md) - [Balance Beam-Walking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadruped-robots.md)