# Mysterious Multifunctional Robots Robotic Platform by Jarrid Henderson is a Concept to Watch By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-robots References: [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?set_id=467055&individual_id=321178) & [freshpatents](http://www.freshpatents.com/Jarrid-L-Henderson-Pittsburgh-invdirh.php) Most people would agree that multifunctional robots designed for home use are probable in the semi-near future. Designer Jarrid Henderson has created a concept for a robot which might be a good indicator of the kind of mechanism that would take over this function. Henderson's robotic platform looks a little like R2D2, and a little like a 90s-style boom box. What would it take for you to get a robot? There's already robots that vacuum, so a multifunctional robot would have a lot to live up to. Despite these soon-to-be-realized robots, we're probably a long way away from a real, functioning Rosie. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Multifunctional Robots:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating robots that can perform multiple tasks in the home. - **Home Robotics:** Potential for disruptive innovation in developing robotic platforms specifically designed for home use. - **Robot-assisted Living:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating robots that can assist with various activities of daily living. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry by developing multifunctional robotic devices. - **Home Appliances:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home appliance industry by integrating robotic technologies into everyday devices. - **Healthcare:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry by developing robot-assisted living technologies for elderly and disabled individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Discreet Furniture-Like Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-robot-concept.md) - [Multifunctional Robotic Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/come-together-robot.md) - [General-Purpose Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-03.md) - [Humanoid Chore Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindon-unitree-g1.md) - [Assistive Homecare Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeroth-m1.md) - [Adaptive Automated Cleaning Device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-cleaning-device.md) - [Open-Source Housekeeping Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/housekeeping-robot.md) - [Household Maintenance Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-gamma.md) - [Household Chore-Completing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-prototypes.md)