# Dishwashing Robots Boris 2's Dishwashing Ability is Pretty Impressive By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boris-2 References: [uk.news.yahoo](https://uk.news.yahoo.com/meet-boris-dishwashing-robot-163205296.html) When you hear the name 'Boris' you're probably thinking of a Russian politician or a legendary German tennis player, and not a robot -- but that stands to change with the advent of Boris 2 the dishwashing robot. Boris 2 was developed by a team of researchers, including Professor Jeremy Wyatt, at the University of Birmingham's School of Computing Science. While a dishwashing robot may not appear to be the most needed thing in the world right now, that's missing the point -- this robot demonstrates a difficult and impressive range of physical manipulation skills that could be applicable to other endeavors. Boris 2 is able to learn different ways of grasping objects, as well as figuring out different ways to handle different objects. It can either curl its fingers around objects or obtain a pinch-grip. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Robot Manipulation Skills:** The development of Boris 2 showcases advanced physical manipulation skills that can be applied to a range of industries. - **Robotic Dishwashing:** Boris 2's dishwashing abilities highlight the potential for disrupting the traditional human-operated dishwashing industry. - **Machine Learning in Robotics:** Boris 2's ability to learn different ways of grasping objects demonstrates the potential for machine learning applications in robotics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Robotic Manufacturing:** The advanced physical manipulation skills of Boris 2 open opportunities for disrupting and enhancing automation in manufacturing processes. - **Hospitality Industry:** The robotic dishwashing capabilities of Boris 2 have the potential to revolutionize the efficiency and precision of dishwashing tasks in hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality establishments. - **Education and Research:** Boris 2's machine learning abilities offer opportunities for advancing research and education in robotics, artificial intelligence, and automation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dishwasher-Loading Humanoids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-02.md) - [Portable Handheld Dishwasher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-portable-handheld-dishwasher.md) - [Prototype Robotic Laundry Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrolux-laundry-robot.md) - [Humanoid Robot Chefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robbyant-r1.md) - [Automated Enterprise Laundry Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watney-robotics.md) - [Autonomous Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-home-robot.md) - [Humanoid Chore Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindon-unitree-g1.md) - [Laundry-Folding Humanoids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figures-helix.md) - [Open-Source Housekeeping Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/housekeeping-robot.md)