# Freakishly Human Automatons Skeletal ECCEROBOT Moves Just Like Humans By TopDog | Published 2009-09-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anatomical-ECCEROBOT References: [newscientist](http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20327223.900) A team of scientists from five european countries are rapidly changing science fiction into science fact. Their mission: To design the first [anthropomimetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tron-2) (what a mouthful) robot. ECCEROBOT (Embodied Cognition in a Compliantly Engineered Robot) is one of the latest creations made to mimic [human movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-humanoid). ECCEROBOT utilizes plastic bones, kite line and elastics to realistically imitate [human tissues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpswwwmediamitedu), but it doesn’t stop there. This freakishly anatomical machine is being designed to cognitively interact with its environment. An endeavor that would make science fiction guru Issac Asimov proud. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Anthropomimetic Robots:** Opportunity for creating robots that mimic human movement and cognition, opening up new possibilities in sectors such as healthcare and entertainment. - **Embodied Cognition:** Potential for developing robots that can interact with their environment and adapt their behavior based on sensory inputs, leading to advancements in fields like robotics and artificial intelligence. - **Biomechanical Engineering:** Disruptive innovation potential in the field of engineering by using principles from biology to design robots with more realistic and human-like movements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** Application of anthropomimetic robots in healthcare can revolutionize patient care and rehabilitation techniques. - **Entertainment:** Opportunities for creating lifelike robots for use in movies, theme parks, and virtual reality experiences, enhancing the entertainment industry. - **Robotics:** Advancements in embodied cognition can lead to the development of more advanced and versatile robots for various industries, including manufacturing and automation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bipedal Automation Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openai-eve.md) - [Humanoid Household Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1x-neo-beta.md) - [Cutting-Edge Medical Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-exoskeleton.md) - [Musculoskeletal Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-design.md) - [Humanoid-Replicating Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phoenix-robot.md) - [Expressive Lip-Syncing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emo-robot-1.md) - [Hybrid Movement Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-robot.md) - [Ultra-Flexible Bipedal Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unitree-h1.md) - [Autonomous Support Cargo Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evobot.md)