# Accidental Robot Barbers The MA-UGV is Not Likely to be Your Next Go-To Barber By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-03-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ma-ugv References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/flowbee-20-the-robot-barber-video) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=oMREA_XLQ1A) The Intelligent Automation's Multi Arm Unmmaned Ground Vehicle, or the MA-UGV for short, was designed to carry out [labor-related tasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindon-unitree-g1) such as backpack checks for security, shovel operations and door breaching, to name a few; however, it seems it's being most used as a [robot barber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-clipper), which is outside of its intended purpose. The video showcases the MA-UGV's ability to cut hair, which is achieved when the wireless controls it's run by dictate certain movements. The team behind this video decided to undertake this hilarious demonstration in order to raise money for cancer. The volunteer -- or victim as you may consider him after his hair cut -- looks as if he attempted to cut his own hair using garden shears. The MA-UGV is a groundbreaking invention dedicated to relieving human hands of any potentially dangerous tasks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Accidental Robot Barbers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: exploring the use of robots in unconventional industries such as hair cutting. - **Multi Arm Unmanned Ground Vehicles (MA-UGV):** Disruptive innovation opportunity: developing advanced functionalities for MA-UGVs to expand their applications beyond labor-related tasks. - **Intelligent Automation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: leveraging intelligent automation technologies to enhance efficiency and safety in various industries. ### Where This Applies - **Robotics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: utilizing robotics in unconventional settings such as hair salons. - **Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: implementing unmanned ground vehicles for security-related tasks such as backpack checks and door breaching. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: exploring the use of intelligent automation in healthcare settings to improve patient care and safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tangle-Cutting Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extravis-v5.md) - [Intelligent Autonomous Lawn Mowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicut-series.md) - [Automated Lawn Care Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-lawn-care-technology.md) - [Dual-Perception Robotic Mowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anyonebot-m1.md) - [AI-Powered Lawnmower Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboup-robot-lawn-mower.md) - [Rugged Unmanned Ground Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unmanned-ground-vehicle.md) - [Cutting-Edge Robotic Mower Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-mower1.md) - [Intelligent Robot Lawn Mowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luba-lawn-mowers.md) - [Robotic AI-Powered Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cyber-mower.md)