# Cell Phone Robots 'Callo' and 'Cally' by Ji-Dong Yim and Chris Shaw Are Bots That Dance & Cry By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-05-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-phone-robots References: [popsci](http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2010-05/cellphone-robot-dances-cries-and-throws-tantrums) & [cally.iat.sfu](http://cally.iat.sfu.ca/) Callo and Cally are cell phone robots made of used [Nokia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-n90-x-nothing-concept) N82 phone parts and components from a Bioloid robot kit. The robots can dance, cry, and show emotion. Ji-Dong Yim, a PhD student in interactive arts and technology, and Chris Shaw, Yim's doctoral supervisor, created Callo and Cally. The cell phone robots use wireless networking, text messaging and other technology to communicate human emotions. They have the ability to detect and track user's facial expressions in order to interact. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cell Phone Robotics:** The trend of using old cell phone parts to create new robots presents opportunities for companies to create eco-friendly products and repurpose old electronics. - **Emotional Robotics:** By using facial recognition and other technologies to mimic human emotions, the trend of emotional robots presents opportunities for businesses to develop robots for healthcare, hospitality, and other industries. - **Human-robot Interaction:** As robots become more integrated into society, businesses can capitalize on this trend by developing new ways for humans to interact with robots in a way that feels natural and intuitive. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Robotics Industry:** The cell phone robot trend presents opportunities for robotics companies to develop new products using old electronics and components. - **Healthcare Industry:** The emotional robot trend presents opportunities for healthcare companies to use robots to assist with patient care and provide emotional support. - **Hospitality Industry:** The emotional robot trend presents opportunities for hospitality companies to use robots to improve the guest experience and provide personalized service. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic Desktop Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-concept.md) - [Robotic Companion Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-robot-phone.md) - [Adorable Cyber-Pet Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpet.md) - [Film-Inspired AI-Powered Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doly.md) - [Expressive Lip-Syncing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emo-robot-1.md) - [Pet-Specific Calling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calling-device-for-pets.md) - [Emotion Recognition Robot Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kakaloom.md) - [Futuristic Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberone.md) - [Tea-Making Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teamaking-robots.md)