# Measuring Tape Robots The Meter Crawler Bots Move at a Snail's Pace By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meter-crawler References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/11/17/measuring-tape-robots/) & [interface.khm.de](http://interface.khm.de/index.php/art/projects/meter-crawler/) The Meter Crawler robots look like bewitched measuring tapes -- as though they were pulled straight out of a Hogwart's classroom or something. But it's not magic that makes them move, rather it's all about mechanics. Created by Keiko Takahashi, his Meter Crawler robots are absolutely [adorable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomodoro-bot). Moving like a snail, the [steel measure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/setime-clock) pulls the body forward. If you want to see them in action, visit Interface for video documentation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mechanical Robotic Movement:** Exploring innovative ways to create movement in robots through mechanical means. - **Adorable Robot Design:** Designing robots with cute and appealing aesthetics to increase user engagement. - **Video Documentation for Product Display:** Utilizing video documentation to showcase and promote product features and capabilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Robotics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing robots with unique mechanical movement capabilities. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating adorable robot toys to appeal to a broader customer base. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging video documentation to enhance product display and marketing strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Agile Wall-Climbing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnecko-robot.md) - [Rolling Portable Measuring Tapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neorulergo.md) - [Sleek Rounded Measuring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enso-tape.md) - [Crawling Dynamic Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carpentopod.md) - [Bio-Inspired Transforming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioinspired-transforming-robot.md) - [Diminutive Bipedal Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bipedal-robots.md) - [Digital Laser Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-laser.md) - [Compact Mycelium Biohybrid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-robot.md) - [Intelligent Laser Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-laser-tape-measure.md)