# Build-Your-Own Spybot 'Spyke' The DIY WiFi Robot By Rachel Webb | Published 2008-10-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meccano-wifi-spybot-build-your-own References: [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/1761/Meccano-Spykee) This WiFi-enabled, build-it-yourself robot is controllable from your PC, from close-up or afar. Spyke is a sophisticated robot that’s also works as a [spycam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rbwatcher), but there’s more to this amazing Wi-Fi friendly contraption than sneaky surveillance with sound. Spyke is not only a robot, but also a [wireless VOIP phone, webcam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-air-2) and digital music player for your MP3s. The Spyke can also detect motion which activates an alarm on your computer or it can even send you a picture by email. The 210-piece Meccano kit allows you to make [3 different robots out of one kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Robots:** Developing more build-it-yourself robots like Spyke which can serve various purposes, including surveillance and communication. - **Wifi Robotics:** Developing more robots that can be controlled over Wi-Fi and perform multiple tasks such as surveillance, communication and media playback. - **AI Surveillance:** Developing more AI-powered robots with surveillance capabilities that can detect motions and alert individuals accordingly. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The Consumer electronics industry can develop different DIY robotic kits to serve multiple purposes, from surveillance to communication. - **Home Automation:** The Home Automation industry can develop more AI-powered and Wi-Fi friendly robotics to enhance the security features of homes and office building. - **Retail:** The Retail Industry can explore DIY robotics kits like Spyke that can perform various tasks and cater to different audiences such as kids and tech enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angular Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rc-kit.md) - [Maker-Targeted Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irobot-create-3.md) - [Reprogrammable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarky.md) - [DIY Adorable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomodoro-bot.md) - [All-Ages Mini Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-robot-kit.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Dog-Inspired Surveillance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-concept.md) - [DIY AI-Fueled Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sirius.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md)