# Self Propelling Brooms Broomba Travels Around Rooms Cackling and Playing Scary Music By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-07-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broomba References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5319431/the-broomba-self) & [grandinroad](http://www.grandinroad.com/jump.jsp?itemID=22196&itemType=PRODUCT&iProductID=22196) Many kids out there (or, if you’re like me, adults) have daydreamed of traveling on the Hogwarts Express to the school of which craft and wizardry to enhance their magical powers and play Quidditch on the fastest flying broomsticks with Harry Potter and his friends. While this broom won’t exactly get you to Hogwarts, it will scare a few friends at your next Halloween party. The Broomba is a self-propelled broom stick that travels around a room while cackling and playing scary music. The noise activated broom automatically turns around when it bumps in to an object but unfortunately [does not clean your floors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onero-h1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Halloween Decorations:** There is an opportunity for companies to create more interactive and entertaining Halloween decorations like the Broomba. - **Smart Toys:** The self-propelling technology on the Broomba can be used to create smart toys that can move around and interact with children in unique ways. - **Smart Home Cleaning:** The self-propelling technology on the Broomba can be utilized in future smart home cleaning products for more efficient and autonomous cleaning. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can utilize the self-propelling technology in the Broomba to create more unique and interactive products. - **Toy:** Toy companies can use the self-propelling technology on the Broomba to create new and innovative smart toys for children. - **Home Cleaning:** Home cleaning companies can explore the idea of utilizing self-propelling technology in cleaning products for more efficient and autonomous cleaning solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Desktop Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mopy.md) - [Cordless Vacuum-Mop Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreametech.md) - [Automated Vibrating Mop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihome-autovac-nova-pro.md) - [Smart Robot Home Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scop.md) - [Waffle-Inspired Robo Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggovac.md) - [Leg-Equipped Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreame-x50-ultra.md) - [Automated Robotic Leaf Blowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yarbo-blower-b1.md) - [Magical Robotic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochess-wizard.md) - [Bendable Stick Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stick-vacuum-cleaner.md)