# Mini Car-Driving Robots The NAO Robot Can Drive a Miniature Electric Car By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardriving-robot References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/nao-robot-bmw-z4/33761/) & [shop.robotslab](http://shop.robotslab.com/collections/all/products/nao-car) The NAO [Robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ganker-ex-pro) produced by Aldebaran Robotics has long been capable of a variety of awesome robotic acts, but it's now officially a car-driving robot too. This is a robot that truly wears many hats. In addition to acting as your servant, dancing and helping teach children with mental disorders, the NAO Robot is now capable of driving a car -- a new miniature electric [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-ev) Z4. We're not talking a toy driving a car like [Barbie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aienhanced-play-experiences) rides her convertible. This is a legit car-driving robot that actually takes user commands and input into account and actually steer the car. The NAO robot and its swanky ride are available as a package for $9,990. The discount code 'TechCrunchie2014' will enable you to grab it for just $7,990, which is usually the price of the robot on its own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 61% | 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 - **Mini Car-driving Robots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The development of mini car-driving robots opens up possibilities for autonomous delivery services and transportation in congested cities. - **Robotic Assistants:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Further advancements in robotic assistants can enhance efficiency and productivity in various industries, such as healthcare and retail. - **Personalized Robotics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The integration of personalized robotics can revolutionize the way individuals interact with technology, offering tailored experiences and solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: The automotive industry can explore the potential of mini car-driving robots for autonomous vehicle technology development and transportation services. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Robotic assistants can transform the healthcare industry by providing support in patient care, surgeries, and rehabilitation processes. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Personalized robotics can drive innovation in the consumer electronics industry by creating interactive and customized smart devices for everyday use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Cartoonish In-Car Connectivity Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-robot.md) - [Hybrid Design Commuter Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-city-car.md) - [AI Built-In Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baidu-1.md) - [Robotic Baby Car Puppets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iruyo-intelligent-puppet.md) - [Compact Electric City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kg-motors.md) - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [Humanoid Household Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1x-neo.md)