# Digital Personal Assistants The Cubic Robotics Device is a Futuristic Digital Personal Assistant By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-11-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubic-robotics References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/cubic-mixes-siri-google-now-and-samantha-from-her/34931/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/cubic-your-personal-ai-with-personality--2) Cubic Robotics, a Russian company, is developing a futuristic digital personal assistant that aims to bridge the gap between Siri and Google now and even more futuristic conceptual offerings. Cubic works across both the iOS and Android platforms to integrate with a wide variety of apps and digital services ranging from social media apps like [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bestever) and [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-poketomo) to home automation systems like Nest and wearables like Fitbit. Cube can also be purchased with a wearable badge and headphones so you can receive Cube's reminders on the go. Cubic is currently the subject of an [Indiegogo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxing-trainers) campaign that seems to be going strong, seeing as how it raised a third of its goal in only one day. A pledge of $249 will get you set up with a home cube, badge and a pair of smart sockets. The product will retail for $449 once it hits market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Futuristic Digital Personal Assistants:** The development of advanced digital personal assistants that integrate with various platforms and services, creating a seamless user experience. - **Integration with Apps and Services:** The trend of personal assistants integrating with a wide range of apps and digital services, providing users with a centralized control hub. - **Raising Funds Through Crowdfunding:** The growing use of crowdfunding platforms like Indiegogo to raise funds for innovative tech products, enabling faster development and market entry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smart Home Automation:** The smart home automation industry can benefit from integrating with digital personal assistants like Cubic, offering users a more convenient and connected living experience. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can partner with digital personal assistants to enhance user convenience on the go, through devices like smart badges and headphones. - **Mobile App Development:** The mobile app development industry can explore opportunities to integrate with digital personal assistants, expanding their app functionalities and increasing user engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thermal-AI Cooking Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cue-chef-cube-01.md) - [Personalized AI Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-ai-assistant.md) - [AI-Powered Sleep Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-machine-by-pillow-cube.md) - [Ceiling-Mounted AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguins-innovate-white-rabbit.md) - [Desktop AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepro-ami.md) - [Personal AI Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whereable-ai.md) - [Emotive AI Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pia-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Pendant Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copilot-fellow.md) - [AI Wearable Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friend-necklace.md)