Almost every driver has experienced being bullied on the road once in their lifetime, unless, of course, that driver happens to have been born the bully; but since it isn't a 'Mad Max' kind of world just yet, people can now indulge in a little payback with the LuxBlaster by TechBitar, a company founded by Hazim Bitar. It is a robot that mounts on the back of the car in order to high beam the bad driver behind them.
An Arduino robot, LuxBlaster by TechBitar is, unfortunately, a fun project that will never leave the lab. It could be dangerous if used in the wrong conditions. It is basically a "dream road self-defense machine to combat rude drivers," Bitar writes.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Road Self-defense Machines
- A new trend of road self-defense machines is emerging with LuxBlaster as an example of such an innovation.
- Attitudinal AI Robotics
- The development of attitudinal AI robotics like LuxBlaster and its application to road safety is a noteworthy trend in the robotics industry.
- Robotics for Consumer Revenge
- The trend of consumer-oriented robotics designed for revenge, such as LuxBlaster, have implications for the future development of robotics in the consumer sector.
Where This Applies
- Automotive Industry
- The automotive industry could capitalize on road safety concerns and incorporate technologies like LuxBlaster to deter rude driving behavior.
- Robotics Industry
- The robotics industry has the opportunity to develop more sophisticated attitudinal AI robots with diverse applications in the consumer sector beyond road safety.
- Consumer Electronics Industry
- The consumer electronics industry could create a new category of products with 'consumer revenge' robotics like LuxBlaster that alters the way consumers interact with the world around them.
