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# Miniature Customizable Robot Dogs
The 'Mini Pupper' Robotic Dog Kit is Open-Source

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-10-04 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-pupper
References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/robotics/mini-pupper-miniature-robot-dog/) & [mangdang.net](https://www.mangdang.net/minipupper/)

The 'Mini Pupper' robotic dog kit is a miniature take on larger, more expensive alternatives on the market that is focused on providing [makers and students alike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kt2-kungfu-turtle) with a way to incorporate the technology into their collection. The robot from the Hong Kong-based startup MangDang features an [open-source software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/husky-a300) that runs on the integrated Rapberry Pi 4B microprocessor that is also compatible for use with the Ubuntu and ROS operating systems. The unit can even be equipped with third-party components like a LiDAR module to allow for a professional-grade experience that doesn't come with the high price tag.

The 'Mini Pupper' robotic dog kit is built with an 800mAh battery pack that will offer 25-minutes of use per 30-minute charge.

Image Credit: MangDang

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 83% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 10%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Customizable Robot Kits:** The growing demand for affordable customizable robot kits is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop open-source software and integrate third-party components like LiDAR modules into their products.
- **Miniature Robotics:** The trend of creating miniature versions of popular robot models presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for startups and established companies to tap into a new market of makers and students.
- **Open-source Robotics:** The increasing popularity of open-source robotics presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create low-cost robotic devices that can be programmed using a variety of operating systems.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Robotics Industry:** The robotics industry can continue to disrupt the market by creating more affordable and efficient models like miniature robotic dog kits.
- **Education Industry:** The education industry can provide students with the opportunity to learn about robotics through affordable and customizable robot kits.
- **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into the trend of miniature robotics by creating high-quality customizable robotic dog kits for the mass market.

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