# Ridable Star Wars Robots Youtube User Dmalford1 Creates a Life-Sized Motorized R2-D2 By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-r2-d2 References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/09/27/large-scale-r2-d2-that-can-accommodate-a-full-size-person-is-my-kind-of-ride/) & [starwarsblog.starwars](http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2010/09/23/r2-d2-with-a-human-inside/) YoutTbe user dmalford1's life-sized R2-D2 is creating some serious buzz. Not only can this motorized R2-D2 be ridden by a full-grown person, it is also equipped with "sounds, internal cooling fans, LEDs and a requisite rotating dome," according to Oh Gizmo. Although it could be a bit claustrophobic, it is probably fun to ride, that's for sure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Life-sized Motorized R2-D2:** Opportunity for creating motorized life-sized replicas of popular characters from movies and TV shows. - **Ridable Robots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating motorized robots that can be ridden by adults for entertainment and transportation purposes. - **Customizable Star Wars Merchandise:** Opportunity for creating customizable merchandise based on popular Star Wars characters, such as motorized replicas that can be ridden. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to create unique and immersive experiences by developing motorized replicas of popular characters like R2-D2. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to produce motorized replicas of popular characters from movies and TV shows that can be ridden by children and adults. - **Theme Parks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for theme parks to incorporate motorized replicas of popular characters like R2-D2 that can be ridden by park visitors, offering a unique and thrilling experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [Futuristic Ridable AI Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-movr.md) - [Unique AI Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-aipowered-personal-assistant.md) - [AI-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocar.md) - [Electric Toddler-Friendly Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droyd-romper.md) - [Ride Attraction Play Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starspeeder-3000.md) - [DIY All-Terrain Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allterrain-tank.md) - [Custom-Built Sci-Fi Series Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumblebee-bike.md) - [Interactive Response Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-chatter-back-chopper.md)