# Possessed Pianos This Musical Robot by Peter Ablinger Can Give Speeches By IdeaMan | Published 2009-10-13 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-robot-by-peter-ablinger References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5375773/austrians-must-make-great-interrogators-since-they-can-make-even-pianos-talk) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muCPjK4nGY4) Just in time for Halloween comes this possessed piano! No, it’s not really possessed, but I think it is pretty creepy. I wouldn’t want it sitting there “staring” at me after watching the movie 'Poltergeist' or something like that! Actually, it’s a rather cool [robot created](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots) by Austrian composer Peter Ablinger. According to Gizmodo, he "transferred the frequency spectrum of [a] child’s voice to his [computer-controlled mechanical piano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-ai-music-coach).” The robot piano was then programmed to recite, according to the description posted on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emo-robot-1), the Proclamation of the European Environmental Criminal Court at World Venice Forum 2009. I’m not sure what that is, but it would seem to be a mouthful, even for a robot piano! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Possessed Pianos:** Innovative use of robotic technology in musical instruments to create unique and eerie experiences. - **Speech-enabled Musical Robots:** Integration of speech synthesis technology into robotic musical instruments for creative expression. - **Transferred Frequency Spectrum:** Exploration of the transfer of voice frequency spectrum to mechanical pianos for unconventional sound production. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Technology:** Opportunity for music technology companies to develop and market robotic musical instruments for avant-garde performances. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Disruptive innovation potential in combining AI algorithms with robotic instruments to create interactive and expressive experiences. - **Sound Engineering:** Application of sound engineering principles to enhance the capabilities and possibilities of robotically controlled musical instruments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Art Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-and-stone-piano-v2.md) - [Touchscreen Grand Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porochista.md) - [Actuator Energy Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-1.md) - [Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-robot-concept.md) - [Digital Motion-Sensing Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano.md) - [AI-Powered Piano Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano-system.md) - [Digital HD Display Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozart-console-piano.md) - [Transforming Robotic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robosen-soundwave.md) - [Spooky Life-Size Animatronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character.md)