# Developer-Focused Robots The 'Misty 1' Robot is Only Available for Developers to Purchase By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misty-1 References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/developer-robot/) & [mistyrobotics](https://www.mistyrobotics.com/) The 'Misty 1' robot comes as an advanced piece of equipment that will provide users with the ability to [customize the unit to their specifications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jizai) and get creative with what it can do. Available for purchase only by developers, the robot runs on a [new robotic platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-robotics-technology) that the brand is looking to expand and develop by getting it into the right hands (i.e. experienced developers). The 'Misty 1' robot features two Snapdragon processors along with a 4.3 inch LCD display, while the front portion boasts an HD camera and an occipital light. The robot is able to [recognize faces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/service-robot1) and even features a far-field microphone that can pick up voice commands from across the house. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Customizable Robotics:** The ability to customize the Misty 1 robot to specific requirements opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for developers. - **Advanced Robotic Platforms:** The development of the Misty 1 robot introduces a new robotic platform that can be expanded and developed, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation. - **Voice-activated Robot:** The inclusion of a far-field microphone in the Misty 1 robot allows for voice commands from a distance, creating potential disruptive innovation in voice-controlled robotics. ### Where This Applies - **Robotics:** The robotics industry can benefit from the trend of customizable and advanced robotic platforms like the Misty 1, opening up opportunities for disruptive innovation. - **Artificial Intelligence:** In the field of artificial intelligence, the Misty 1 robot's ability to recognize faces and respond to voice commands offers potential disruptive innovation in AI-powered robotics. - **Consumer Electronics:** The Misty 1 robot's customization options, advanced features, and voice activation technology create opportunities for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [Advanced Classroom-Ready Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-mobile-robot-platform.md) - [Maker-Targeted Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irobot-create-3.md) - [Educational Programmable Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robomaster-s1.md) - [Consumer-Targeted Humanoids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noetix-robotics-bumi.md) - [Assistive Homecare Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeroth-m1.md) - [Futuristic Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberone.md) - [Humanoid Household Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1x-neo-beta.md) - [DIY AI-Fueled Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sirius.md)