# Fly-Eating Robots Carniverous Clock Helps Solve Pest Problems By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carniverous-clock References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/29/carnivorous-clock-eats-bugs-counts-down-to-doomsday/) & [hackaday](http://hackaday.com/2009/06/26/carnivorous-robots/) Flies are quick and annoying and very difficult to deal with. The standard flyswatter requires a lot of energy and skill. This carnivorous clock actually waits for dinner to arrive on a silver platter (or the little sticky belt). This [robot is quite the hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-ces-2025). The idea is that different pests will be browsing around your living area and they may land on the clocks sticky belt. The belt will then roll the bugs into a chemical vat. The reaction causes fuel for the clock to run. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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's Driving This Trend - **Pest-killing Robots:** There's an opportunity to develop robots that can selectively target and eliminate pests without causing harm to humans or other non-target species. - **Sustainable Energy Sources:** The development of robots that can convert pests into biofuel is a promising area for research into sustainable energy sources. - **Smart Home Devices:** Integrating pest-killing robots into smart home systems can provide homeowners with an effective and convenient way to control pests. ### Who This Affects Most - **Robotics Industry:** The robotics industry can explore the development of more advanced and efficient pest-killing robots using innovative technologies. - **Renewable Energy Industry:** The renewable energy industry can leverage the biofuel potential of pest-killing robots to create sustainable sources of energy. - **Home Automation Industry:** The home automation industry can develop and market pest-killing robots as an essential component of smart home systems for pest control. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electric Fly Swatters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fly-insect-trap.md) - [Bug-Like Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-insect-robot.md) - [Chemical-Free Fly Repellent Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shooaway.md) - [Style-Conscious Anti-Insect Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosqo-bug-zapper.md) - [Solar-Powered Pest Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-zapper-lantern.md) - [Flying Insects Light Traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insects-light-trap.md) - [Miniature Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot.md) - [Bird-Diverting Robotic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-system.md) - [AI-Powered Pest Control Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelsis.md)