# Bookstore Assistance Robots The 'AROUND B' Robot Carries Books for Browsing and Purchasing By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-25 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/around-b-robot References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/02/24/an-autonomous-robot-that-ensures-the-only-thing-you-do-in-a-bookstore-is-read/) & [naverlabs](https://www.naverlabs.com/) The 'AROUND B' robot is a solution for [bookstores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badger-technologies-digital-teammate) that will work to enhance the customer experience and help readers feel relaxed as they browse for their next purchase. The robot works by following a user around the store upon entry and offering a place for them to position books instead of needing to carry them around by hand. This will allow them to make their selections and then find a seating area to browse through each title to eliminate the need to awkwardly fumble through the pages while standing at a display. The robot can then carry the chosen works to the cashier for easier transactions. The 'AROUND B' robot is the design work of Kim Seungwoo and Kyumin Ha of [Naver Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotics-data-platform). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Enhanced Customer Experience:** The 'AROUND B' robot enhances the customer experience by offering a hands-free way to browse and purchase books. - **Improved Convenience:** The 'AROUND B' robot improves convenience by providing a place for users to position books and carrying them to the cashier for easier transactions. - **Automation in Retail:** The 'AROUND B' robot represents the automation trend in the retail industry, streamlining the shopping process for customers. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** The 'AROUND B' robot introduces automation and enhances convenience in the retail industry. - **Technology:** The 'AROUND B' robot demonstrates the application of robotics and AI technology in improving customer experiences. - **Hospitality:** The 'AROUND B' robot can be utilized in the hospitality industry, providing assistance to customers in various settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Office Helper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubo-smart.md) - [Autonomous Support Cargo Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evobot.md) - [Life-Sized Robot Concierges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manga-library.md) - [Convenient Book Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-book-light.md) - [Human-Robot Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoyon-ehwa-automatic-sorting-system.md) - [Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-table-service-robot.md) - [Park Maintenance Service Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/service-robot-concept.md) - [Futuristic Ridable AI Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-movr.md) - [Shelf-Scanning Robot Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelfoptix.md)