# Roomba-Like Device Cleaner The Automee-S by Takara Tomy Automatically Polishes Touchscreens By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automees-by-takara-tomy References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2013/2/6/3958398/japan-develops-a-tiny-roomba-to-clean-your-smartphone) & [takaratomy.co.jp](http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/automee/) As much as touchscreens are fun and convenient to use, the streaks left behind are often incredibly annoying; instead of futilely rubbing them away, let the Automee-S by Takara Tomy takes care of it. Like a roomba for smartphones and tablets, it polishes screens to a high shine. Measuring only 2.75 inches wide, the Automee-S by Takara Tomy fits perfectly in the palm of one's hand. Although that might seem a bit big for, say, an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accell-power-uv-sanitizer), it is actually the perfect size to clean such a surface. Equipped with special cleaning paper to properly wipe filth off of such sensitive screens, it also has sensors to ensure that it doesn't topple over the edge. The Automee-S by Takara Tomy is not only helpful, it is also cute thanks to its movements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Automated Screen Cleaning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more advanced automated devices that can clean various types of screens, such as laptops and smart TVs. - **Miniature Cleaning Robotics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smaller and more compact cleaning robots that can effectively clean small surfaces, like camera lenses and smartwatches. - **Smartphone Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce innovative smartphone accessories that enhance functionality and user experience, such as screen protectors with built-in cleaning mechanisms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate screen cleaning technology into consumer electronic devices, reducing the need for external cleaning devices. - **Cleaning and Maintenance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cleaning products and services specifically tailored to the growing market of touchscreens, ensuring streak-free cleaning solutions. - **Mobile Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and market a range of smartphone accessories that focus on enhancing device usability and maintenance, including screen cleaning robots and specialized cleaning solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Screen Vacuum Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redkey-r20.md) - [Technology Cleaning Badges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-cleaning-tool.md) - [Window-Cleaning Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winbot-w2.md) - [Auto-Adjustment Robotic Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecovacs-deebot-t20-omni.md) - [Robotic Self-Cleaning Floor Washers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufy-s1-pro.md) - [Highly Effective Phone Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleanstation.md) - [Autonomous Cleaning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-cleaning-device.md) - [Quiet Robot Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/narwal-t10.md) - [Compact Self-Cleaning Robotic Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-robotic-vacuum.md)