# Robot out of Recycled Cell Phones The TeMo By IdeaMan | Published 2008-03-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/got-an-old-cell-phone-build-a-robot References: [embisys](http://www.embisys.com/?page_id=10) & [embisys](http://www.embisys.com/?page_id=10) Finally, something to do with that old cell phone when it has outlived it's original purpose! Introducing - the TeMo (short for "Telerobotics over Mobile packet data services"), a [robot made of Legos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots), a few microchips, some motors, and a cell phone. Software Engineer and self-professed "techie" Jatinderjit Singh gives [complete instructions for building one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ari-by-ozobot) on his website. It's a bit technical, but shoudn't be a problem for other "technies" out there. As shown in the video, it works great and seems to be easy to use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Recycled Cell Phone Robotics:** Exploring the potential of repurposing old cell phones to create innovative and affordable robots. - **Telerobotics Over Mobile Data:** Developing robots that can be controlled remotely using mobile packet data services. - **DIY Robot Building:** Embracing the growing trend of building robots using readily available materials and open-source instructions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Electronics Recycling:** Leveraging the increasing demand for recycling services that focus on electronics, particularly cell phones. - **Telecommunications:** Integrating mobile packet data services with robotic technologies to enable remote control capabilities. - **Consumer Electronics:** Targeting tech-savvy consumers interested in building and using robots as a hobby or educational tool. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [Robotic Companion Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-robot-phone.md) - [DIY Adorable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomodoro-bot.md) - [Robotic Desktop Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-concept.md) - [Programmable Pocket-Sized Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kt2-kungfu-turtle.md) - [Transformational Cell Phone Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-phone-tools.md) - [Resurrected Used Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-afterlife.md) - [Autonomous Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-home-robot.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md)