# Body-Eating Bots The EATR Robot is Powered by Biomass (Like Dead Corpses) By Rachel | Published 2009-07-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomass-robot-EATR References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/07/15/eatr-sniper-bot-refuels-by-consuming-human-bodies/) & [robotictechnologyinc](http://www.robotictechnologyinc.com/images/upload/file/Presentation) If you watched the movie ‘I, Robot’, as I have, and have since become convinced that robots will attempt to take over the world (only to be thwarted by our human awesomeness, but I digress), then you probably aren’t going to like this. Robotic Technology Inc. have been working on the EATR robot for some time now and are now on the verge of getting a patent. What’s crazy about this EATR robot is that it lives off of consuming bodies… yeah, bodies. It finds, eats, and gets energy from biomass. Now, this all sounds well and good, but can Robotic Technologies Inc. sign something promising me I wont be chased down by a bot? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Biomass-powered Robots:** The development of biomass-powered robots creates opportunities for sustainable energy sources and eco-friendly technology. - **Autonomous Scavengers:** The emergence of robots capable of finding and consuming biomass opens the door to innovative solutions for waste disposal and recycling. - **Robotic Technology Patents:** The pending patent for the EATR robot highlights the potential for legal and business opportunities in the field of robotic technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Waste Management:** The use of robots for waste disposal and recycling presents an opportunity for the waste management industry to innovate and improve sustainability practices. - **Robotics:** The development of robots with an ability to consume biomass for energy presents possibilities for innovation across various industries such as agriculture, mining, and transportation. - **Military:** The EATR robot highlights the potential for robots to be utilized for military purposes, both in terms of energy efficiency and logistical benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative Robotic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineai-robotics.md) - [Bipedal Automation Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openai-eve.md) - [Remotely Controlled Grain Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grain-robot.md) - [Self-Replicating Living Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xenobots.md) - [Robotic Wedding Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocake.md) - [Flame-Throwing Robotic Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermonator.md) - [Autonomous Support Cargo Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evobot.md) - [Autonomous Aquafarming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivation-robot.md) - [General-Purpose Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generalpurpose-robots.md)