# Robotic Infant Utensils These Baby Chow Bots are Futuristic and Child-Friendly By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-07-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chow-bots References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2012/07/19/geek-baby-gifts/) & [fredandfriends](http://fredandfriends.com/products/view/category/kids/chowbots-utensils) These Chow Bots are a futuristic and fun way for children to eat their meals. Coming in both a [fork and spoon model](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-lickin-fork), these utensils are an example how a slight design alteration can add a huge dash of personality to everyday products. The fork comes in a lovely red while the spoon comes in a calming blue color, and the aesthetic look of these pieces is similar to that of a kind of tool. According to the website that these are sold on, Fred & Friends, these utensils are specially designed to be easy to hold, and are created with their users in mind. Adorable without being cheesy, this [child-focused cutlery set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-chicken-plate) is a safe and fun way to bring [playfulness to mealtimes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-the-bib). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Futuristic Utensils:** The design alteration of these robotic infant utensils opens up opportunities for creating futuristic dining experiences. - **Personalized Cutlery:** The addition of personality to everyday products like utensils presents disruptive innovation opportunities for personalized dining experiences. - **Child-friendly Utensils:** These robotic infant utensils are a prime example of how child-focused design can enhance mealtime experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Children's Products:** The market for innovative, child-friendly utensils like the Chow Bots has potential for growth and disruption in the children's products industry. - **Kitchenware:** The introduction of robotic-infused utensils calls for potential innovation and disruption in the kitchenware industry. - **Product Design:** The design alterations made to these robotic infant utensils demonstrate opportunities for disruption and innovation in the field of product design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coordinated Children-Focused Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-bundle-for-children.md) - [Toddler-Friendly Robot Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-fufu.md) - [Speculative Cutlery Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evolving-spoon.md) - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md) - [Kids Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material.md) - [Wearable QSR Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-finger-sporks.md) - [Ergonomic Instant Noodle Forks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-x-nissin-the-fork.md) - [Baby Bottle Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottapals.md) - [Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pasta-spoon.md)