# Robot-Inspired Furniture The Kinect Four Side Table by Axel Yberg is Very Industrial By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinect-four-side-table References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/01/14/putting-the-fun-in-functional/) & [akkefunctionalart](http://www.akkefunctionalart.com/) The Kinect Four Side Table has a very industrial aesthetic. But if it happened to be made entirely in metal materials, it would look more like the robotic machines it was inspired by. Although clearly tech-y in some regards, overall there is a [raw vibe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fels-coffee-table) to the design that recalls temporary furniture at construction sites. [Yanko](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-back-roll) Design points out, "A charming blend of [metal and wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidone) creates a juxtaposition between industrial and natural elements" Designed by Axel Yberg, a studio based in New York City, the Kinect Four Side Table was appropriately commissioned by a client in the biotech robotics industry. Fitting in with his other 'functional art' pieces, the Kinect Four Side Table is eye-catching. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Robot-inspired Furniture:** Designers can create furniture pieces inspired by robotics and technology to appeal to the tech-savvy and futuristic consumers. - **Industrial Aesthetic:** The industrial aesthetic trend can be a source of inspiration for furniture and interior design, creating pieces that reflect a raw and edgy style. - **Functional Art:** Functional art pieces can add a unique and eye-catching element to interior design, blending creativity and functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture Industry:** Furniture industry can benefit from incorporating robotic and industrial elements in the design of new products, appealing to a younger and technology-savvy generation. - **Interior Design Industry:** Interior design industry can use the industrial aesthetic trend to create edgy and unconventional designs that appeal to a broader range of consumers. - **Robotics and Biotech Industry:** Robotics and biotech industry can commission functional art pieces that incorporate robotic elements to showcase their advances in technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Strength Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intra-side-table.md) - [Industrial All-Metal Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockwerk-coffee-table.md) - [Fabric-Like Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tablecloth-side-table.md) - [Geometric Cutout Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designated-table.md) - [Intersecting Two-Part Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaolin-side-table.md) - [Puzzling Geometric Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linked-side-table.md) - [Perplexingly Angular Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadashi-side-table.md) - [Multifunctional Robotic Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/come-together-robot.md) - [Playful Accent Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-table.md)