# AI-Powered Cardboard Robots Smartibot is a DIY Cardboard Robot That Uses Artificial Intelligence By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-06-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-cardboard-robot References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/460355237/smartibot-the-worlds-first-ai-enabled-cardboard-ro?ref=513932&token=994114b3) Smartibot is essentially a DIY cardboard robot that makes use of developments in technology and harnesses artificial intelligence to enable a dynamic smart interface. The product is ideal for consumers interested in quirky tech products, as well as a great way to have some family fun. Smartibot is paired with a smartphone. Users can remotely control the DIY cardboard robot via an application or can attach the phone to the AI-powered miniature device to serve "as its brain." The Smartibot app is equipped with a powerful technology that enables it to recognize objects as people, dogs, bicycles and cars. The [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot) campaign highlights some uses for the DIY cardboard robot that include telling "the robot to follow you around with a cup of tea" or "[chasing your dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-robot-dog) [...] out of your bedroom." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Robotics:** There is an opportunity for businesses to create more DIY robotics products that utilize AI technologies. - **Artificial Intelligence Applications in Consumer Products:** AI technologies can be integrated into consumer products to create more intelligent and interactive designs. - **Object Recognition Technologies:** Developments in object recognition allow for more natural and intuitive interactions with devices such as DIY cardboard robots. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can capitalize on the growing interest in quirky tech products by incorporating AI-powered features into their designs. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toymakers can create educational and creative robots made of cardboard that can help children learn basic concepts about robotics and programming. - **Smartphone App Development:** App developers can explore more creative and interactive ways to use AI-powered object recognition technologies to enhance the user experience and create new use cases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoon-Inspired AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-bot.md) - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [AI-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocar.md) - [AI-Backed Family Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2xl-cobot.md) - [DIY AI-Fueled Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sirius.md) - [Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menteebot.md) - [AI-Powered Wheeled Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-2.md) - [Coding Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coding-car.md) - [AI Pocket Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweekar.md)