# DIY Building Block Firestarters This Homemade LEGO Robot Can Autonomously Light Candles By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-02-24 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-robot-candle References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/lego-candle-lighting-robot/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW-la--1QN0&list=UUpwY4uJzj14gnUTf3fyTPjQ&index=1) You know, the other day I was lighting some candles around the house and had a thought: why hasn't someone made a [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-christmas-table) robot to light my candles for me? Fortunately, my prayers were answered with this [LEGO Mindstorm creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-9) for [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-dreamzzz) user pasquentmax. Using standard LEGO parts that are part of the Mindstorm sets, pasquentmax made an automated LEGO robot that feeds a tea candle off a conveyor and into the path of a motion controlled lighter. The YouTube clip of the LEGO robot in action shows the system lighting five candles with nary a hiccup. Remember parents, LEGO may be a wonderful creative outlet for kids, but when a LEGO creation can be an accessory to arson, you might want to keep an eye on what your kids are building up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Automated DIY Robotics:** The creation of a LEGO robot that can autonomously light candles demonstrates the potential for automated robotics in various DIY applications. - **Conveyor Systems:** The use of a conveyor system in the LEGO robot showcases the rising trend of implementing conveyor systems in innovative automation solutions. - **Motion Controlled Technology:** The integration of motion-controlled lighting in the LEGO robot highlights the trend of motion-controlled technology being applied in unconventional ways. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Robotics:** The creation of a LEGO robot that can autonomously light candles opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the robotics industry for developing automated systems for various tasks. - **Automation:** The use of a conveyor system in the LEGO robot provides disruptive innovation possibilities in the automation industry for creating efficient and streamlined processes. - **Smart Home:** The integration of motion-controlled lighting in the LEGO robot suggests disruptive innovation prospects in the smart home industry for developing advanced motion-controlled lighting solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Brick Centerpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-christmas-table.md) - [Antique-Style Building Block Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-led-lamp.md) - [Brick Puzzle Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antique-chandelier.md) - [Interactive Bloclk Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-hula-girl.md) - [Lego-Centric Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world.md) - [Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-lantern.md) - [Droid-Inspired Building Block Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-c3po.md) - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-machine-1.md)