# Animated Battery Packs BatteryBot Meshes Electronics with Adorable Anime By Jen Chae | Published 2013-11-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-packs References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/10351651/batterybot-the-fun-mobile-device-charger-with-pers) & [mimoco](http://www.mimoco.com/) These animated battery packs could easily be mistaken as toys. Boston-based company Mimoco morphs art and tech together with BatteryBots -- the first ever to put a face to a charging device. Meshing a [fun aesthetic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-series) with functionality, BatteryBots makes charging your cellphone or tablet more exciting. With more and more wireless devices on our hands and less time to stay stationed in one spot, [external batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-portable-battery) are becoming a staple item for those who are on the go. External batteries are usually bland in design -- colorful at most,-- so why not infuse a little bit of fun into something you'll be using every day? So far, there are ten basic BatteryBot characters available, but Mimoco says it plans to adopt familiar characters like Pokemon, Spongebob and minions. BatteryBots is currently raising funds on [Kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/10351651/batterybot-the-fun-mobile-device-charger-with-pers). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Animated Battery Packs:** The trend of creating animated battery packs adds a fun and aesthetic design element to the functional charging device. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can incorporate animated battery packs to enhance the charging experience and differentiate their products. - **Toys and Games:** The toys and games industry can explore partnerships to create battery packs featuring popular characters, tapping into the nostalgia and appeal of beloved brands. - **Crowdfunding:** The crowdfunding industry can benefit from supporting projects like BatteryBots, which offer unique and innovative products with a strong consumer appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy Brand Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-1.md) - [Minimal Pebble-Like Battery Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-pack-2.md) - [Child-Focused Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-kids-battery.md) - [Frozen Treat Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsic-charger.md) - [Screen-Equipped Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugreen-2.md) - [Retro Gaming Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-boy.md) - [Literally Designed Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duracell-power-bank.md) - [Toaster-Like Battery Swappers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swippitt.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Portable Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-ice-cream.md)