# Easter Egg Painting Robots The 'Egg-Bot 2.0' will Keep Your Fingers Color-Free By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-bot-2 References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/09/finally-a-21st.php) & [evilmadscience](http://evilmadscience.com/tinykitlist/171-egg-bot) Though Easter is still a few months away, technology is ready for it with the 'Original Egg-Bot 2.0.' Egg-dying is a fun tradition for many, but 'Evil Mad Science' has released this talented little contraption to do a much better decorating job than most people could! The 'Egg-Bot 2.0' is an open-source robot that allows you to transfer vivid patterns from your multicolor marker collection onto an egg. Through a design you have conceived on a vector graphics program, the apparatus essentially acts as a printer for irregular surfaces. If you're really creative, you might try your 'Egg-Bot 2.0' with a light bulb or a grapefruit! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Robot-assisted Crafting:** As technology continues to make crafting and DIY activities more accessible and enjoyable, new opportunities arise for companies to create more complex and capable crafting robots. - **Customizable Automation:** The expansion of open-source and customizable automation solutions such as the 'Egg-Bot 2.0' allows for greater flexibility and creativity in manufacturing and other industries. - **Digital-to-physical Design:** As design software becomes increasingly sophisticated and accessible, the ability to transfer digital designs onto physical objects opens up new possibilities for creative expression and product design. ### Where This Applies - **Crafting:** Companies that create and sell crafting supplies and tools can explore how to incorporate robot-assisted crafting and other new technologies into their product lines. - **Manufacturing:** The use of customizable automation such as the 'Egg-Bot 2.0' can increase efficiency and precision in manufacturing processes. - **Product Design:** Digital-to-physical design tools enable product designers to quickly prototype and test new designs and create more complex shapes and patterns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paintable Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-kit-easter-edition.md) - [Painterly Chocolate Bunny Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-chocolate-bunnies.md) - [Easter-Themed Kitchen Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easterthemed-kitchen.md) - [Responsive Egg-Like Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-pet-toy.md) - [Chromatic AI Food Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikoffy-edibot.md) - [Easter Marshmallow DIY Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-and-decorate-dozen.md) - [User-Friendly Egg Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggbath.md) - [Easter Egg-Inspired Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-eggcited-cake.md) - [Liquid-Filled Easter Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bebeto-easter-candies.md)