# Rapid Robot Manicures Clockwork's Nail Painting Robot Paints Nails in Less Than 10 Minutes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-06-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clockworks References: [ktla](https://ktla.com/morning-news/technology/clockwork-manicure-robot-san-francisco/) & [likeclockwork](https://www.likeclockwork.com/) Clockwork is a company that's introducing the first [robot manicure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1x-neo) and it sets itself apart with a solution that's fast, safe, precise and free from small talk. According to Clockwork, "the average woman spends 3,120 minutes a year on her nails," and it offers a time-saving solution that promises to get customers in and out in less than 10 minutes. The [average manicure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-gel-manicure) can cost anywhere from $20 to $60 and Clockwork offers a much more affordable rate of $8. Since the quick manicure services are provided by a robot rather than a human, appointments are contactless and the Clockwork "minicure" represents the [future of beauty services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/machine-learning-and-ai). According to the company, it is on a mission to design robots to "liberate people from everyday mundane tasks." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Robot Beauty Services:** Clockwork's robot manicure innovation is a sign of the growing trend in robotics in the beauty industry. - **Contactless Services:** Clockwork's use of a robot manicure provides a safe and contactless solution for customers in the beauty industry. - **Time-saving Solutions:** The demand for faster, more efficient beauty services is growing and Clockwork's robot manicure offers a quick and affordable time-saving solution. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Personal Care Industry:** The beauty industry could benefit from disruptive innovation through the integration of robotics like Clockwork's manicure robot. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and resorts could implement contactless beauty services using robots to provide a safe and efficient experience for guests. - **Retail Industry:** Retail stores that offer beauty services could benefit from incorporating inexpensive and quick robot manicure services to attract customers looking for time-saving solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic Manicure Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10beauty.md) - [AI-Powered Manicure Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umia.md) - [Smart At-Home Nail Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-nail-salon.md) - [30-Second Nail Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30-sec-nails.md) - [AI-Powered Nail Art Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-art-machine.md) - [Automated Tire-Changing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tire-changing-system.md) - [AI-Generated Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-beauty.md) - [AI Nail Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-designs-ai.md) - [DIY Nail Art Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-nailbot.md)