# Robots with Tentacles Sculptural Bots Inspired by Nature and Biomimicry By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-01-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-comical-bots-today-sculptures-tomorrow-real-robots References: [botjunkie](http://www.botjunkie.com/2009/01/29/bio-inspired-robot-sculptures/) & [dam.org](http://dam.org/kawaguchi/index.htm) Today these are fantasy conceptions of robots, but eventually these creations of [University of Tokyo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airground-amphibious-quadruped-robots) professor and graphic artist Yoichiro Kawaguchi will become working robots. Recognizable as being based on living things, the artist says these [robot/sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-surveillance) represent “how living things survive in a world governed by the law of the jungle." **Implications** - As society moves into a modern era where technological wonders are increasingly commonplace and sophisticated, there is definitely a lot to be said for artwork that explores consumer hopes, fears and dreams like this one does. People are fascinated by the mystery of what the future might hold and exhibits like this draw their fascination in a major way. A company that found a creative way to tie this kind of impact in with their branded message would definitely be on to something clever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nature-inspired Robotics:** Incorporating biomimicry can result in robots that mimic natural organisms and can provide unique solutions to various industries - **Robot Artistry:** Combining artistry with robotics can provide opportunities for unique entertainment experiences and PR stunts - **Mystery and Fascination:** Providing glimpses into the future can draw consumer fascination and attention, leading to marketing opportunities ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Creating artistic robot sculptures can provide interactive experiences and entertainment for consumers - **Construction:** Incorporating biomimicry can inspire new construction and engineering methods for buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure - **Marketing and Advertising:** Using captivating art and technology can create unique PR stunts and marketing campaigns ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creature-Like Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pink-robots-won.md) - [Jellyfish-Inspired Interactive Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellyfish-robot.md) - [Futuristic Museum Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unnatural-history-museum-of-singapore.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Human-Made Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-not-a-robot-lamp-collection.md) - [Flower-Inspired Robotic Grippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-gripper.md) - [Artistic AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketcher-x.md) - [Autonomous Aquafarming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivation-robot.md) - [Wearable Robotic Limb Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jizai-arms.md)