# Jellyfish Robots Festo AirJelly By varkeychaya | Published 2008-04-29 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-fish-robots References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/tag/Festo/) Most people would probably be freaked out as well as awestruck by the beauty of this [jellyfish robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-williams-and-adidas-originals) designed by Festo. The **AirJelly** performs a series of motions similar to that of a real life jellyfish to navigate and move around. It runs on a lithium-ion battery and electric motor as well as a balloon full of helium. There is also an [underwater version of the robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboturtle), which earned itself the name **Aquajelly**, which entrances the mind with its [underwater ballet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-robots-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Jellyfish-inspired Robotics:** Opportunity for developing robots that mimic the movements and navigation of jellyfish. - **Bio-inspired Balloon Technology:** Potential to leverage helium-filled balloons for various applications. - **Underwater Ballet:** Opportunity to create mesmerizing and graceful movements in underwater robotics. ### Where This Applies - **Robotics:** A disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of robotics with the development of jellyfish-inspired robots. - **Renewable Energy:** The use of lithium-ion batteries and electric motors in jellyfish robots presents an opportunity for the renewable energy industry. - **Entertainment:** Potential for creating captivating underwater ballet performances using robotic technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Ocean-Cleaning Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellyfishbot.md) - [Autonomous Underwater Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-underwater-robot.md) - [Sea Urchin-Sucking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-robot.md) - [Interactive Jellyfish Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewels-of-the-sea.md) - [Levitating Firefighting Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefighting-robot.md) - [Modern Desk-Friendly Jellyfish Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-jellyfish.md) - [Propellerless Boat Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-motor.md) - [Autonomous Aquafarming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultivation-robot.md) - [Motor-Driven Jumping Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elastic-band-robot.md)