# IoT-Connected Home Robots The Intelligent Housekeeping Robot Tends to Your Home at All Times By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-housekeeping-robot References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/11/07/one-robot-to-rule-them-all/) The rising number of [smart home solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-house) in consumer living spaces has increased the need for intuitive ways to control them, which is where the Intelligent Housekeeping Robot (IHR) comes to the rescue. Designed by Wanheng Chen for [Sichuan Konka Smart Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hx-orthopaedicspecific-robotic-arm), the conceptual robot works by monitoring your home at all times and making decisions for you. This could include activating your [autonomous vacuum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-bespoke-ai-jet-bot-steam-ultra) if the floors are dirty, turning the alarm system on and locking the doors if you aren't home and much more. The conceptual Intelligent Housekeeping Robot (IHR) has a cute design to make it an appealing solution to keep on a kitchen counter or living room shelf. The robot is the winner of the Red Dot Design Concept Award for 2018. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Iot-connected Home Robots:** The integration of IoT technology and robotics in the home has opened up opportunities for the development of automated housekeeping services aimed at making the lives of consumers easier. - **Smart Home Solutions:** The growing demand for smart home solutions and the trend towards home automation has opened up opportunities for the development of intelligent robots and devices that can monitor and control home appliances and systems. - **Intuitive Control Interfaces:** As the range of smart home devices expands, the need for intuitive ways to control them has increased, creating opportunities for the development of intelligent home robots with voice and gesture recognition interfaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The development of advanced home robots and IoT-connected devices is creating opportunities for consumer electronics companies to tap into the growing market for smart home solutions. - **Home Automation:** The trend towards home automation and the integration of IoT technology is creating opportunities for companies specializing in home automation products and services to develop innovative new solutions for consumers. - **Robotics:** The growing demand for intelligent home robots and home automation systems is creating new opportunities for robotics companies to develop advanced robotics systems and devices for the home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Robotic Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dohyuk-joo.md) - [Multitasking Household Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-ces-2025.md) - [Home Robot Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onero-h1.md) - [Open-Source Housekeeping Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/housekeeping-robot.md) - [Household Chore-Completing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-prototypes.md) - [AI-Fueled Smart Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-agent.md) - [Humanoid Chore Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindon-unitree-g1.md) - [Compact Washer-Dryer Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washerdryer-robot.md) - [Redefined Household Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turbox-series.md)