# Futuristic Robot Treehouses NASA Scientist Jim Martin Creates Elaborate Playhouse for His Children By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-robot-treehouse References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/07/21/Awesome-Father-Builds-BattleTech-Treehouse-for-His-Kids/) After laying eyes on this futuristic robot treehouse, children will be giving their parents a hard time for one of their own. Yet not every guardian is a [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter) scientist like Jim Martin, the the mastermind behind this elaborate creation. Although a person might not need such an impressive credential to fashion such a structure, it sure helps. Created for his children, the futuristic robot treehouse is modeled after the a big piece of machinery found in MechWarrior, a series of highly successful computer games that was originally a [paper-and-pencil role-playing game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots). Dubbed Mad Cat, the futuristic robot treehouse stands on two legs and boasts quite the built-in armory. Jim Martin's son and daughters will be able to play a slew of imaginative games with this insane structure in their backyard. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futuristic Playhouses:** Innovative and interactive playhouses that incorporate technology and imagination to create an engaging play experience. - **Robot-inspired Structures:** Structures modeled after robots and machines that add an element of excitement to outdoor activities. - **Tech-integrated Backyard Fun:** Incorporating technology into outdoor play areas and creating immersive experiences for kids. ### Where This Applies - **Playground Equipment Manufacturing:** Innovative designs and technologies that create engaging and interactive playground equipment. - **Real Estate Development:** Incorporating unique, imaginative structures into residential real estate designs and developments. - **Robotics and Automation:** Applying robotics and automation into building, design, and maintenance of innovative structures and installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slatted Steel Treehouse Surroundings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sawmill-treehouse.md) - [Martian-Informed Inflatable Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martian-house.md) - [Cartoonish Tubular Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tubular-treehouse.md) - [Spaceship-Like Robot Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-robot-ai.md) - [Solar-Powered Floral Garden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tree-house.md) - [Solar Powered Luxe Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-baltic.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Contemporary Conservationist Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvascope-treehouse.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md)