# Interactively Playful Robots Disney Develops Robot to Interact with Theme Park Guests By Erin Fox | Published 2012-12-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-develops-robot References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/11/26/Disneys-Terrifying-New-Interactive-Robot/) & [disney](http://disney.com/) [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robosen) develops robot to interact with the patrons who attend the many [Disneyland](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixar-place-hotel) theme parks around the world. The robot is a life sized figure and specifically interacts with guests by juggling and playing catch. Throwing a ball back and forth is a simple task for the robot. If he misses the ball, there is even [simulated human body language](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-humanoid) it uses to express sympathy. From shoulder shrugging to looking behind and in front, the robot emulates the movements of a human being. The Disney robot is only in development and resembles the robots in the Terminator movies. The progression the Disney team has completed it astounding and is breaking ground the in the robotic engineering field. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Theme Park Robots:** Disney's development of interactive theme park robots offers opportunities for other companies to create their own interactive robot experiences in the theme park industry. - **Simulated Human Interaction:** The use of simulated human interaction in AI-powered robots presents opportunities for companies to develop emotionally-intelligent machines for various industries. - **Advanced Robotics Engineering:** Disney's ground-breaking advancements in robotic engineering can inspire innovation in the robotics industry, particularly in lifelike movements and expressions in robots. ### Where This Applies - **Theme Parks:** Other theme parks and entertainment companies can utilize immersive interactive robots to enhance the overall guest experience. - **Robotics:** The development of interactive and emotionally intelligent robots can revolutionize various industries, such as healthcare, education, and manufacturing. - **Entertainment:** The use of interactive robots in the entertainment industry can create brand new experiences and further enhance the level of interactivity and engagement in live performances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Conversational Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robosen.md) - [Child-Friendly Service Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-generation-service-robot.md) - [Interactive Response Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-chatter-back-chopper.md) - [Hospitality-Focused Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanoid-robot-1.md) - [General-Purpose Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-03.md) - [Empathetic Interactive Game Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forhpeus.md) - [AI-Powered Customer Service Humanoids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-humanoid-robot.md) - [Children-Catering Voice Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-companion.md) - [Interactive Resort Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hey-disney.md)