# First-Rate Riding Robots (UPDATE) The Murata Boy and Girl Ride into Innovation By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murata-boy-and-girl References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/murata-seiko-and-her-male-counterpart-get-upgrades-we-get-anoth/) & [murata](http://www.murata.com/corporate/boy_girl/index.html) The [Murata Manufacturing Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowpower-sensor) has had its Murata Boy and Girl in the works for about five years, but the two darling droids have received much anticipated upgrades that will have them [cycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-bikes) with new skills. The female Murata Seiko can now ride her unicycle along a sinuous beam, which is an improvement from her previously mastered straight course. Her male counterpart, Murata Seisaku, can hold a better charge and will now cycle wirelessly. Together, the Murata Boy and Girl are paving the way for [cutting-edge robotic technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineai-robotics) including the use of sensors, gyroscopes and much more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 64% | 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) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Advanced Robotic Technologies:** The upgrades to Murata Boy and Girl showcase the advancements in robotic technologies, such as sensors and gyroscopes. - **Wireless Cycling:** The wireless cycling feature of Murata Seisaku presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the cycling industry. - **Improved Mobility Skills:** The enhanced ability of Murata Seiko to ride on a sinuous beam opens up possibilities for robotics in the field of mobility and agility. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Robotics:** The advancements in Murata Boy and Girl indicate a promising future for the robotics industry. - **Cycling:** The wireless cycling feature of Murata Seisaku introduces a potential innovation opportunity in the cycling industry. - **Mobility Solutions:** The improved mobility skills of Murata Seiko can be applied to develop cutting-edge solutions in the field of mobility and agility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Balancing Stealthy Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid.md) - [AI-Enhanced Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-robots.md) - [Self-Balancing Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motoroid-bike.md) - [Futuristic Ridable AI Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-movr.md) - [Interactive Companion Care-Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourier-g3.md) - [Unique AI Design Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideable-aipowered-personal-assistant.md) - [Quadruped Robot Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzuki-moqba.md) - [Diminutive Bipedal Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bipedal-robots.md) - [Humanoid Robot Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-humanoid.md)