# Expressive Emotive Robotic Arms The Emotional Collaborative Robot Concept Has Character By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-02-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-collaborative-robot-concept References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/02/17/this-robotic-arm-uses-a-trick-from-the-pixar-playbook-to-appear-friendly/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) The Emotional Collaborative Robot Concept has been designed by Joonhyuk Hong as an expressive technological solution that would work to make intimidating equipment more approachable by human operators. The unit could be used in a number of [manufacturing or cooking environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hexagons-aeon) and is paired with a display on the head section that will show various [facial gesture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feelbot), depending on the scenario. This will help it to be more approachable when in operation, while also communicating more clearly with operators when it might require service or that it's off. The Emotional Collaborative Robot Concept identifies what can be done to make [advanced technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineai-robotics) more suited for the modern work environment as humans start to work alongside solutions they might feel weary about. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Emotive Collaborative Robotics:** Addressing the need for robots to be more approachable and secure in industrial settings. - **Facial Gesture Displays:** Using displays to depict emotions in robots, thus improving communication with human operators. - **Human-machine Collaboration:** Combining human perception with robotic intelligence to make work environments friendlier and more efficient. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Manufacturing:** The robotics industry can capitalize on this trend by developing emotionally expressive robots that can communicate with humans effectively, providing a much safer and friendlier work environment. - **Cooking:** The food industry can implement these types of robotic arms in food processing and preparation, minimizing the risk of human contamination from contamination or disease outbreak. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can make huge advancements through the integration of these emotionally expressive robots, improving doctors' and nurses' capabilities and patient care in the meanwhile. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expressive Lip-Syncing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emo-robot-1.md) - [Child-Friendly Service Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-generation-service-robot.md) - [Smiling Package Delivery Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coop-delivery-robot.md) - [Socially Motivating Companion Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mori-companion-robot.md) - [Emotional Companion Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonbo-smart-home-robot.md) - [Robotic Desktop Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-concept.md) - [Expressive Home Assistance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-xiaobu.md) - [Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-robot-concept.md) - [Empathetic Interactive Game Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forhpeus.md)