# High-Tech Celestial Mapping Robots Olafur Eliasson and Carlo Ratti's Robot Can Chart the Sun By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-08-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapping-robot References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/08/11/little-sun-scribit-drawing-robot-olafur-eliasson-carlo-ratti-collaboration/) & [scribit.design](https://scribit.design/) A celestial mapping robot is the result of a collaboration between architect Carlo Ratti and artist Olafur Eliasson. Dubbed Scribit, the high-tech gadget can scale any vertical surface, producing a precise illustration of digital information it is receiving. Moreover, the mapping robot remembers its trajectory and later, can double up on its path to produce a more striking and stark contrast between pen and wall. Carlo Ratti and Olafur Eliasson's creation is completely programmable. It can, for example, be made to map the position of the sun in the sky. The Scribit mapping robot is also considered to be one of the most successful [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microtierra) campaigns in history. The product is not only incredibly interesting in terms of algorithmic makeup but it is also geared toward sparking conversations about climate change and energy use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Celestial Mapping Technology:** Developing advanced celestial mapping technology can revolutionize navigation, astronomy, and space exploration by providing precise and detailed information about celestial bodies. - **Vertical Surface Mapping Robots:** Creating robots capable of scaling vertical surfaces and producing detailed illustrations can revolutionize industries such as art, advertising, and interior design by offering new possibilities for creative expression. - **Programmable Mapping Devices:** Designing programmable mapping devices can disrupt industries like architecture, urban planning, and surveying by increasing efficiency and accuracy in mapping and data collection processes. ### Where This Applies - **Navigation Technology:** The navigation technology industry can benefit from the development of celestial mapping robots, as it can enhance GPS systems and provide more accurate positioning information for various applications. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage vertical surface mapping robots to create immersive and interactive installations, revolutionizing the way audiences engage with art and spatial design. - **Environmental Science:** The field of environmental science can utilize programmable mapping devices to study climate change, energy use, and other ecological factors, leading to innovative solutions and informed decision-making. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Land Surveying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civ-robotics.md) - [Automated Worksite Printer Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-siteprint.md) - [Solar-Powered Charging Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-mars-bot.md) - [Motion Liquid Art Distortions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidris.md) - [Real World-Synced Globes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microtierra.md) - [Solar-Powered Robotic Lawnmowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscout-pro-robot-lawnmower.md) - [Solar Panel Cleaning Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-cleaning-system.md) - [Zero-Gravity Robotic Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electrovoxel.md) - [Water-Mapping Autonomous Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vessel.md)