# Music-Playing and Dancing Robots The Automated Music Personality (AMP) Robots By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-06-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-playing-and-dancing-robots-the-amp References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5017762/500-amp-music-droid-dances-and-looks-like-a-bot-outta-hell) & [hasbro](http://www.hasbro.com/tiger/) [Hasbro's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robosen-soundwave) Tiger Electronic and [Sega Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-than-heaven-1) have announced the release of their *Automated Music Personality* [dancing robot music speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xboom). Known by its acronym of A.M.P, the 2.5 foot, 15 LB bot runs upright on Segway-like wheels to follow the user around the house, and has optional remote control. The robot also comes with a small backpack that stores an MP3 player which can connect to the bot via a jack. Pre-sale for the ugly-looking A.M.P. is scheduled for August, with full retail availability following in October. The 'bot is expected to cost between $400 and $500. Some more kooky robots below: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Robotic Music Player:** Developing robotic music players with interactive features can create new ways of experiencing music. - **Smart Home Robots:** Integrating robotic devices that can follow users around the house and respond to their commands has the potential to revolutionize home automation systems. - **Entertainment Robots:** Designing dancing robots that can interact with users and provide entertainment has the potential to create new markets for robot makers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing new robotic devices can open up new markets for consumer electronics companies. - **Home Automation:** Integrating robotic devices into home automation systems has the potential to make them more intelligent and efficient. - **Entertainment:** Creating robots that can provide interactive entertainment experiences can expand the entertainment industry to a new level. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-robot-concept.md) - [Transforming Robotic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robosen-soundwave.md) - [Beatboxing Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dj-beat-boxer.md) - [Consumer-Targeted Humanoids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noetix-robotics-bumi.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Advanced Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ameca.md) - [AI-Backed Family Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2xl-cobot.md) - [Futuristic Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberone.md) - [Interactive Customizable AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jizai.md)