# Comedic Robot Duos AIchan and GONta are a Funny Robot Pair That Use AI to Tell Jokes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funny-robot References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/japanese-comedy-pair-robots-using-ai-jokes/) & [nadasemi.ii.konan-u.ac.jp](http://www.nadasemi.ii.konan-u.ac.jp/robot_manzai/) AIchan and GONta are the names of two funny robots created by a lab at Japan's Konan University, which use an AI program and play off of one another to tell jokes. Specifically, these robots work together to form manzai-style stand-up comedy routines from Japanese culture, which traditionally involve a "straight man" and a "funny man" who rapidly trade jokes based on mutual misunderstandings, puns, gags and wordplay. These robots use an [artificial intelligence program](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jizai) to search for information on a particular topic and spontaneously put together a routine that involves them bantering with one another. While there are many [robotic toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots) and other instances where [robots are used for entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incorrect-quote-generator), this robotic duo is out to deliver jokes that humans will find funny—a feat that is challenging for even human comedians. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **AI-driven Stand-up Comedy:** The use of AI to create stand-up comedy routines opens up opportunities for innovative humor and entertainment experiences. - **Manzai-style Robotics:** Adopting the manzai-style comedy routine in robotics showcases the potential for cultural integration and cross-platform entertainment. - **Humor in AI:** Exploring the incorporation of humor in AI systems enables the development of more relatable and engaging artificial personalities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Incorporating comedic robot duos in entertainment venues, such as comedy clubs and amusement parks, can attract audiences seeking unique and interactive experiences. - **Robotics:** Advancements in interactive robotics for comedic purposes can disrupt the entertainment industry and lead to the creation of new engaging applications. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Developing AI algorithms that can generate jokes in real-time opens opportunities for enhancing conversational agents, chatbots, and virtual assistants with a sense of humor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Content Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-roast-generator.md) - [AI Humor Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instaroasts.md) - [Socially Adept Gaming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-robots.md) - [Playful AI Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unreasonable-ai.md) - [AI-Backed Family Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2xl-cobot.md) - [AI-Based Children Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robin-the-robot.md) - [AI Emotional Support Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romi-lacatan.md) - [AI Kids Companion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toontalk.md) - [AI-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocar.md)