# Smartphone-Operated Vehicles The CarBot R/C Car Uses Your Cellphone or Tablet to Control It By Nikki Taylor | Published 2012-10-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbot-rc-car References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/10/18/deskpets-carbot-rc-toy/) & [mydeskpets](http://www.mydeskpets.com/carbot/) Techies will thoroughly enjoy using the CarBot R/C Car because it lets you race the remote-controlled vehicles by using your Smartphone. The little racing car comes with an adapter that plugs into your Android or iOS capable device and a downloadable app that lets you control the car. You can switch between four different game modes that either let you race your friends, navigate through mazes or engage in [multiplayer battling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-2). With each different colored CarBot R/C Car there are different frequencies, so you are able to race multiple cars at once, though you might get a little confused when it comes to directing all of them. This [mini invention](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots) let's you keep your adored remote-controlled vehicle on-hand at all times. Image Credit: [Toys'R'Us](http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12926264) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smartphone-operated Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in remote-controlled vehicle manufacturing and gaming industries. - **Mobile Gaming Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for mobile accessories that enhance gaming experiences. - **Connected Toy Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for companies that create connected toys and devices. ### Where This Applies - **Remote-controlled Vehicle Manufacturing:** Remote-controlled vehicle manufacturers can explore integration with mobile devices to provide cutting-edge products and capture new customers. - **Gaming Industry:** Gaming companies can develop smartphone-controlled games and accessories to enhance mobile gaming experiences. - **Toy Industry:** Toy companies can jump on the trend of connected toys and create smartphone-controlled devices to engage tech-savvy kids and their parents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Camera-Equipped Remote Control Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snt-micro-fpv-car.md) - [AI-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocar.md) - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md) - [Whimsical Remote-Controlled Car Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remotecontrolled-cars.md) - [Coding Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coding-car.md) - [Wireless Smartphone Car Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-android-auto-device.md) - [Revolutionary Carplay Android Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartbox.md) - [Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerone-2.md) - [Cartoonish In-Car Connectivity Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-robot.md)