# Hands-Free Car Kits 'Dashbot' is an Aftermarket Device That Lets Drivers Control Their Cars By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-21 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dashbot References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/11/18/13677882/dashbot-next-thing-car-connected-assistant-kitt-knight-rider) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1598272670/dashbot-a-49-robot-for-your-dashboard) Using a device while driving has been proven to be dangerous through countless studies, but Dashbot lets drivers stay connected without putting themselves into a risky situation. Dashbot is an aftermarket add-on that can turn any car into an intelligent vehicle through the use of artificial intelligence, voice recognition and connection to users' smartphones. As Dashbot's Kickstarter page succinctly puts it, "Dashbot does phone things." That means the device can make calls, send and read texts, read out directions on a GPS system and play music. The system is entirely voice-activated, so users never have to take their hands off the wheel to access its features. All they need to do is say "Dashbot" to wake the device, then say any of the intuitive commands. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hands-free Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new voice-activated devices for various industries, such as smart homes and healthcare, that allow users to control technology without physical contact. - **Artificial Intelligence Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore AI-powered solutions for industries like transportation and logistics, where vehicles can be augmented with intelligent systems to improve efficiency and safety. - **Voice-activated Interfaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create voice-activated interfaces for a wide range of devices, including cars, smartphones, and smart appliances, to improve user experience and reduce distractions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced aftermarket devices and technologies that enhance the functionality of vehicles and improve driver safety. - **Telecommunications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore voice recognition and AI integration to create hands-free communication tools that revolutionize how people interact with their smartphones and other devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate voice-activated devices, like smart speakers and virtual assistants, that can seamlessly integrate with users' smartphones and other connected devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Driving Interface Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-dashboard-app.md) - [Wireless Smartphone Car Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-android-auto-device.md) - [Revolutionary Carplay Android Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartbox.md) - [Standalone Vehicle Head Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intellidash-pro.md) - [AI-Enabled Car Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundhound-ai.md) - [Personalized AI Mechanics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-mechanic.md) - [Cartoonish In-Car Connectivity Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-robot.md) - [AI-Powered Driving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-driving-app.md) - [Ai Car Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toooony.md)