# Robotic Running Buddies 'Joggobot' is a Flying Device that Flies by Your Side While Running By Kevin Young | Published 2012-06-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joggobot References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/16/view/21587/joggobot-flying-robotic-running-companion.html) & [exertiongameslab.org](http://exertiongameslab.org/projects/joggobot) For those who like to run, having a running buddy does not always work out, but the 'Joggobot' will not disappoint. It's a robotic flying device that is designed to be a runner's motivator and companion to help them keep up their pace while exercising. It's designed by a research group led by Floyd Meuller and Eberhard Gräther, a technology researcher, at RMIT University in Australia. The Joggobot can pick up cues on when to fly and when to stop. It reads a code off the runner's t-shirt and proceeds to fly ahead while maintaining a distance; the Joggobot will immediately land once the code is out of sight. There's a camera tracker equipped on the Joggobot and there's also a speed setting function that can be toyed with through a custom smartphone app. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/16/view/21587/joggobot-flying-robotic-running-companion.html), [exertiongameslab.org](http://exertiongameslab.org/projects/joggobot) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Robotic Running Companions:** By integrating robotics with running exercise, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fitness industry. - **Smartphone-controlled Fitness Gadgets:** The use of smartphone apps to control fitness gadgets opens up potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology and fitness industries. - **Wearable Technology for Exercise:** The development of wearable technology that interacts with exercise activities presents disruptive innovation possibilities in the health and wellness industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fitness:** The integration of robotics in exercise equipment can disrupt the traditional fitness industry by providing unique running companions and motivators. - **Technology:** Developments in smartphone-controlled gadgets for fitness purposes can disrupt the technology industry by offering innovative ways to track and enhance workouts. - **Health and Wellness:** The emergence of wearable technology for exercise can disrupt the health and wellness industry by providing personalized and interactive fitness solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Independently-Running Robotic Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-dogs.md) - [Second-Generation Robot Dog Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secondgeneration-robot-dog.md) - [Socially Adept Gaming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-robots.md) - [Hybrid Movement Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-robot.md) - [Robotic Pet Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guliguli-smart-companion.md) - [Proactively Challenging Boxing Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxing-trainers.md) - [Personalized Rowing Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergatta-rowbot.md) - [AI-Powered Visual Co-Pilots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biped.md) - [Robotic Home Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-air.md)