# Computer Whiz Wastelands Tech Skills Go to Waste in 'Guitar Hero'-Playing Robots By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-10-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-hero-playing-robots References: [gizmowatch](http://www.gizmowatch.com/entry/student-builds-a-guitar-hero-playing-humanoid/) & [gizmowatch](http://www.gizmowatch.com/entry/student-builds-a-guitar-hero-playing-humanoid/) If an individual is gifted with a technological mind and serious mathematical skill, they should really use it to better the world. Making 'Guitar Hero'-playing robots does not fall in the ‘bettering the world’ category. But that’s what students Chee Lor and Mike Teigen did. Think of the computational know-how that went into this. No, don’t, it’s too depressing. The students didn’t even take the time to make a robot that could play an *[actual* guitar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-genie). 'Guitar Hero'-playing robots may be a sign of the end times. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Technological Mind Wasted:** Individuals gifted with a technological mind and serious mathematical skill should use it for better purposes rather than just creating Guitar Hero-playing robots. - **Lack of Innovation:** Creating robots that can only play video games does not contribute to innovative advancements in technology. - **Need for Purpose-driven Technology:** The trend towards purpose-driven technology emphasizes the need for individuals to use their technological skills towards creating innovative solutions that benefit society. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The technology industry needs to focus on creating innovative solutions that benefit society and contribute to technological advancements. - **Robotics:** The robotics industry needs to focus on purpose-driven solutions that contribute to advancements in robotics while benefiting society. - **Education:** The education industry can promote purpose-driven technology by emphasizing the importance of using technology for the betterment of society in STEM fields. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humanoid Robot Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-robot-olympics.md) - [AI Homework Helpers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assignmentgpt.md) - [Interactive Music Learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notewize-guitar-lessons.md) - [Button-Activated Guitar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockdreamer-guitarbar.md) - [AI-Powered Chess Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senserobot-debuts.md) - [AI Board Game Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensetime.md) - [Robot-Powered Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-game-robot.md) - [AI Beer Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-vending-machines.md) - [Digitized Guitar Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-guitar-tutor.md)