# Home Robot Assistants The Zenbo Robot Can Understand and Carry Out Spoken Commands By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-05-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-robot-assistant References: [fortune](http://fortune.com/2016/05/30/asus-zenbo-robot/) & [mashable](http://mashable.com/2016/05/30/asus-zenbo/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) The home robot assistant Zenbo to be released by [Asus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susa-1) is able to understand what a homeowner asks of it and can carry out those functions. The robot has an endearing appearance, with a head complete with a touchscreen "face" and a small lower body that allows the robot to roll around. The home robot assistant can be used as a [personal assistant that reminds homeowners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namuhx-a1) of their appointments, schedules, medications and also can detect emergencies. When not being used as a screen for a variety of functions including taking pictures, revealing recipes and reading stories and songs to children, the robot has large eyes and dramatic facial expressions. The relatively affordable robot would be very useful for busy households in which parents balance work with taking care of their children. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personal Assistants:** The Zenbo robot showcases the growing trend of personal assistants that can understand and carry out spoken commands. - **Home Automation:** The home robot assistant demonstrates the trend of home automation, providing homeowners with a convenient and efficient way to manage appointments, schedules, and other tasks. - **Affordable Robotics:** The Zenbo robot highlights the emerging trend of affordable robotics, making advanced technologies accessible to a wider consumer market. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend of personal assistants like the Zenbo robot to develop more advanced and intuitive devices for consumers. - **Childcare:** The Zenbo robot presents an opportunity for the childcare industry to incorporate interactive and educational features into robotic assistants for children. - **Healthcare:** The home robot assistant can disrupt the healthcare industry by providing remote monitoring and assistance to patients, especially in emergency situations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Fueled Smart Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-agent.md) - [Emotional Companion Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonbo-smart-home-robot.md) - [Mobile Robot Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w1.md) - [Expressive Home Assistance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-xiaobu.md) - [Humanoid Household Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1x-neo.md) - [Smart Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-x.md) - [Humanoid Household Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1x-neo-beta.md) - [Robotic Home Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-air.md) - [Home Service Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-gamma1.md)