# Housecleaning Robots The Clickable World Interface Makes Cleaning a Breeze By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-05-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clickable-world-interface References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/clickable-world-real-rooms-3d-robots-augmented-reality/) & [hsi.gatech.edu](http://www.hsi.gatech.edu/hrl/project_clickable_world.shtml) Using laser technology and combining the ideas of virtual and physical realities, the Clickable World Interface changes the familiar computer-based concept of "point and click." This interesting program uses a laser pointer to identify and locate objects and has a [face recognition feature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-ces-2025) to deliver these objects to either a person or a specific place. This Clickable World Interface makes it more convenient for any person who has trouble [cleaning up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-cleaning-device), or even for those times where you're "too tired" to get out of your chair. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Laser-enabled Interfaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop interfaces that use laser technology to identify and locate objects. - **Virtual-physical Reality Hybrids:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create programs that combine virtual and physical realities to make life more convenient. - **AI-assisted Cleaning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop AI-powered robots that can recognize and deliver objects, making cleaning more convenient for people. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Robotics Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for robotics companies to incorporate laser technology and AI-assistance in their cleaning robots. - **Smart Home Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for smart home companies to create interfaces that combine virtual and physical realities to make cleaning more convenient for homeowners. - **Elder Care Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for elder care companies to create AI-assisted cleaning robots to help elderly individuals with house cleaning. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vacuum-Tracking AR Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ar-apps.md) - [Clear Home Cleaning Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-robot-vacuum.md) - [Smart Screen Vacuum Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redkey-r20.md) - [Smart Robot Home Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scop.md) - [Hands-Free Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/s7-max-ultra.md) - [Window-Cleaning Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winbot-w2.md) - [Mini Desktop Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mopy.md) - [AR Vacuuming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-cleantrace.md) - [Interactive Autonomous Cityscape Sweepers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-unmanned-sweeper-concept.md)