# Maestro Robots In Action Honda Asimo Conducts Symphony (UPDATE) By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-05-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-robots-follow-up-honda-asimo-conducted-orchestra References: [lunaticadesnuda.blogspot](http://lunaticadesnuda.blogspot.com/2008/05/robot-leads-detroit-symphony-orchestra.html) & [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/14/asimo-burns-as-yo-yo-ma-fiddles/) We told you [Honda's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uni-one) Asimo robot was scheduled to conduct the [Detroit Symphony Orchestra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-x-nfl) in a performance of The Impossible Dream from Man of la Mancha. The successful performance took place yesterday, and we have the video to prove it. Even though I feel a little uneasy about the idea of robots in reality, the Asimo looked really cool in a weird sort of way, swinging those [robotic arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-humanoid) up and down, leading accomplished cellist Yo-Yo Ma and the rest of the orchestra! Here is the original article: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Robot Conductors:** Opportunity for automated robots to conduct symphonies and orchestras, transforming the music industry. - **Human-robot Collaboration:** Potential for humans working alongside robots in various industries, including music and entertainment. - **Robotic Performers:** Emerging trend of robots being utilized as performers in live events, offering unique and captivating experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the music and entertainment industry by incorporating robots into performances and concerts. - **Robotics:** Opportunity for innovation and advancement in the robotics industry through the development of robot conductors and performers. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the field of artificial intelligence, merging technology with creative expression in the form of robotic performers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Actuator Energy Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-1.md) - [Interactive Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-maestro.md) - [Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-robot-concept.md) - [Expressive Lip-Syncing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emo-robot-1.md) - [Humanoid Chore Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindon-unitree-g1.md) - [Advanced Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ameca.md) - [General-Purpose Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-03.md) - [Talking Robotic Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chopstix.md) - [Remote-Controlled Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimi-humanoid-robot.md)