# Disco-Dancing Robots Get Down With These Choreographed R2-D2s By Cowbag | Published 2008-12-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-r2-d2-robot-disco-dancing References: [random-good-stuff](http://www.random-good-stuff.com/2008/12/22/r2-d2-real-robo-disco/) Okay, so I am easily pleased, but this is fairly cool: [R2-D2 robots dancing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-robot-olympics) in unison and throwing some less than impressive shapes on the floor. Geeky? Yes, of course. I mean, look at the guys setting up the robots and making them ready to rock! Look carefully and you will also see the R2-D2 at the front left is a little bit slower than the rest. The payoff is a [pretty funky dance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-robot-concept) to a [classic Star Wars bar tune](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat). Oh come on, it’s Christmas! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 49% | 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) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Robot Choreography:** The trend of creating choreographed robotic performances can lead to new opportunities for entertainment and advertising, such as incorporating robotic dancers at events or in music videos. - **Robotics for Fun:** A trend towards using robotics for leisure and entertainment purposes could foster new industries centered around developing and selling affordable and programmable robots to consumers. - **Nostalgia-driven Technology:** A trend towards nostalgia-driven technology, like Star Wars-inspired robots, could lead to new products that leverage older intellectual property in innovative ways, potentially disrupting the collectibles and memorabilia markets. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore using robotic performers to create unique and engaging live shows and events, potentially disrupting traditional performing arts. - **Robotics:** As more consumers seek out accessible and experiential robotics opportunities, there is a growing need for affordable and easy-to-use robotic kits and platforms, potentially disrupting the educational technology industry. - **Merchandising:** The rise of nostalgic and fandom-driven merchandise, like Star Wars-themed robots, could spark new opportunities for collectibles and memorabilia makers to innovate and engage with audiences in new ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [Festive Sci-Fi Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat-walker.md) - [Festive Humanoid Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmnd-01.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Quirky AI Holiday Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-very-ai-yule-log.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Interactive Bloclk Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-hula-girl.md) - [Holiday Collector’s Puzzle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat.md) - [Droid-Inspired Building Block Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-c3po.md)