# Sperm-Supporting Robots The 'Spermbot' is Intended to Increase Fertility by Supporting Sperm By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/increase-fertility References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/motorized-spermbot-fertility/41350/) & [acs.org](http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/presspacs/2016/acs-presspac-january-13-2016/spermbots-could-help-women-trying-to-conceive-video.html) There are a number of different ways couples can increase fertility like in-vitro fertilization or artificial insemination, but these methods aren't always as effective as hoped. As such, the 'Spermbot' is an innovative technological breakthrough created by researchers at the IFW Dresden in Germany to help boost the ability of existing sperm. When it comes to fertility, it's clearly imperative to look at all the options and angles to choose the best route. The 'Spermbot' technology would help those couples where the man's sperm is simply not strong enough to achieve conception. Working almost like little motors that would attach to sperm and increase fertility by a generous amount, the 'Spermbot' is an example of how natural processes like reproduction are becoming more medicalized. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Fertility-boosting Technology:** The 'Spermbot' is an example of how technology can help boost fertility in couples struggling to conceive. - **Medicalization of Natural Processes:** The 'Spermbot' is an example of how natural processes like reproduction are becoming more medicalized. - **Innovative Reproductive Technologies:** The 'Spermbot' is just one example of how technology is being used to innovate in reproductive medicine. ### Where This Applies - **Reproductive Medicine:** The 'Spermbot' is an example of how technology is disrupting the reproductive medicine industry. - **Biomedical Engineering:** The development of the 'Spermbot' represents an opportunity for the biomedical engineering industry to innovate in the field of reproductive technologies. - **Healthcare Robotics:** The development of the 'Spermbot' represents an opportunity for the healthcare robotics industry to innovate in the field of reproductive medicine. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fertility-Supporting AI Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-platform.md) - [Sperm-Friendly Lubricants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-play-lube.md) - [Lab-Grown Reproductive Biology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testis-organoids.md) - [Beer Brew-Accelerating Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-robots.md) - [Male Fertility Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-therapy-wearable.md) - [AI-Powered Reproductive Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oto-fertility.md) - [Male Reproductive Health Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mens-daily-essentials.md) - [Smart Fertility Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/femometer-smart-ring.md) - [Sensor-Guided Fertilizer Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fertilizer-robot.md)