# Child Hospital Buddies Linus Sundblad 'Kompis' Hospital Companion Cheers Up Children By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-12-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linus-sunblad-kompis References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/36909/) & [belowtheclouds](http://www.belowtheclouds.com/en/2010/12/21/sjukhusroboten-kompis/) I love the Linus Sunblad ‘Kompis’ [hospital companion for child in-patients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-companion). A beautiful concept for children who unfortunately have to stay at the hospital, the ‘Kompis’ was designed to be a [friendly companion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-ai-companion) that will keep the child in constant contact with friends and family. The hospital can be a dark and lonely place for a child, thus the Linus Sunblad ‘Kompis’ makes for a welcomed and honored invention. Better health can sometimes be brought about with happiness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Child Hospital Buddies:** Opportunity for the development of innovative companions to provide emotional support and connection for child in-patients in hospitals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore the use of companion technologies to improve the well-being of child patients. - **Technology:** Tech companies can develop new interactive devices and platforms specifically designed for children in hospitals. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies can create specialized companions that serve as both toys and emotional support for children in the hospital. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Medical Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoobree-nebulizer.md) - [Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-robot-concept.md) - [Smart Wearable Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-device1.md) - [Hospital Entertainment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-courage.md) - [Design-Conscious Baby Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-incubator.md) - [Digital Meditation Service Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headspace-companion.md) - [Socially Motivating Companion Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mori-companion-robot.md) - [Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singing-bottle.md) - [Medical Preparation Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-preparation-toy.md)