# Emotional Robot Buddies The FloBi Robot can Show a Variety of Human Emotions By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-07-31 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flobi-robot1 References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/07/28/flobi-robotic-pal/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG7kNhxrOG8&feature=player_embedded) With the ever-growing number of new and interesting technological advancements, this FloBi Robot is one more unique than other [robotic finds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-03). Not only does the FloBi Robot have the ability to [show emotion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ourobot), it can also change flawlessly from one expression to the next, making it very [human-like](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romi-lacatan). Featuring cameras behind the eyes and LED lights underneath its cheeks, this FloBi Robot can see and even blush in similar ways as real people. Check out the featured video to see the FloBi Robot in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Emotional Robots:** Developing robots with the ability to show emotions and human-like expressions. - **Human-like Robotics:** Creating robots that can mimic human expressions and actions to a high degree of accuracy. - **Robot Companions:** Designing robots to provide companionship and emotional support for humans. ### Where This Applies - **Robotics:** Using the advancements in robotics to create more human-like robots that serve various industries. - **Healthcare:** Developing robot companions with emotional intelligence could be beneficial for mental health patients and elderly care. - **Entertainment:** Creating robots that can mimic human emotions and expressions to provide companionship as well as opportunities for entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Empathetic Interactive Game Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forhpeus.md) - [Emotion Recognition Robot Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kakaloom.md) - [AI Emotional Interface Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feelbot.md) - [Emotional Lifelike Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovot.md) - [Interactive Companion Care-Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourier-g3.md) - [Emotional Companion Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonbo-smart-home-robot.md) - [Adorable Cyber-Pet Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpet.md) - [Expressive 3D-Printed Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solobo-emotion-friends.md) - [Child-Friendly Service Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-generation-service-robot.md)