# Exercising Robots Bandit is a Socially-Assistive Robotic Personal Trainer By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exercising-robot References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/11/this-creepy-rob.php) & [physorg](http://www.physorg.com/news177864557.html) Bandit is a personal trainer, and also a robot. This exercising robot was developed by researches at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. Bandit is part of professor Maja Mataric’s lab, which specializes in creating [socially assistive robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonbo-smart-home-robot). Bandit the exercising robot uses vocal encouragement and [articulating arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arm-rehabilitation-robot) to help get people active. Bandit’s vocal cues can come off a little sarcastic but the exercising robot means well, and good intentions and encouragement are all anyone really needs from a personal trainer. Right? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Socially-assistive Robots:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing robots that can provide social support and encouragement during exercise. - **Robotic Personal Training:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating robots that act as personal trainers, using vocal cues and articulating arms to motivate individuals. - **Exercise Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of technology that enhances and encourages physical activity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fitness Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in incorporating robotic personal trainers into fitness centers and home workout routines. - **Robotics Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the production and advancement of socially-assistive robots that can be used for various applications, including personal training. - **Healthcare Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in using socially-assistive robots as tools for rehabilitation and exercise therapy in healthcare settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Proactively Challenging Boxing Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxing-trainers.md) - [Personalized Rowing Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergatta-rowbot.md) - [AI-Powered Athletic Training Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raeda-personal-trainer.md) - [Socially Adept Gaming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-robots.md) - [Evolving Robot Dog Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petoi-bittle-x.md) - [Music-Streaming Personal Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gitamini-limited-edition.md) - [Consumer-Ready Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enhanced-robotics-sportsmate5.md) - [Interactive Companion Care-Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourier-g3.md) - [Hyper-Personalized Workout Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altis-ai-personal-trainer.md)