# Clandestine RC Cars The iRobot 110 Turns Video Game Concepts Into Reality By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-08-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irobot-110 References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2011/08/pocketbots/) & [irobot](http://www.irobot.com/) The latest in a group of tech innovations that borrows concepts from video games, the iRobot 110 takes its likeness from the remote-controlled bomb made famous by the Call of Duty series. What was once a [video game trope](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interoid-ev) is now the future of modern militaries. When Black Ops hit retailers last year, it was widely deemed a worthy successor in the growing Call of Duty franchise. One impressive element in the game was a [remote-controlled car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remotecontrolled-cars) that was loaded with explosive ordnance -- players would drive the small car into a pitched firefight and blow everyone to smithereens. And it seems as though private military contractors have been paying attention, because the iRobot 110 is a living incarnation of that make-believe bot. Unfortunately, for now, the iRobot 110 isn't designed to blow up and take enemy combatants out. Its main functions include [reconnaissance and clandestine surveillance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-concept). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Military Robotics:** Innovations in military robotics are utilizing video game concepts to create advanced reconnaissance and surveillance technology. - **Virtual Reality Integration:** The integration of virtual reality technology is allowing military personnel to remotely control and operate advanced robotic systems. - **Miniature Explosive Ordinance Disposal Robots:** The development of miniature explosive ordinance disposal robots is enhancing the safety of military personnel on the battlefield. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Military Technology:** The military technology industry is utilizing video game concepts to create advanced reconnaissance and surveillance technology. - **Robotics:** The robotics industry is developing advanced robotic systems for military reconnaissance and surveillance purposes. - **Bomb Squad Equipment:** The bomb squad equipment industry is developing miniature explosive ordinance disposal robots to enhance safety measures for military personnel on the battlefield. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Speed Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrc-brawler.md) - [Rugged Unmanned Ground Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unmanned-ground-vehicle.md) - [Angular Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc-kit.md) - [Robotic Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-bot.md) - [In-Game Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rzr-pro-r-4.md) - [Technical Education Car Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocar.md) - [Rugged Throwable Ground Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teledyne-flir-firstlook.md) - [Game-Integrated Robotic Lawn Mowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automower-nera.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mg-maze.md)