# Intelligent Chalkboard Robots The Chalkbot Draws Like Einstein for National Geographic 'Genius' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-03-21 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-geographic-genius References: [digitalbuzzblog](http://www.digitalbuzzblog.com/natgeos-twitter-powered-chalkboard-robot/) & [press.nationalgeographic](http://press.nationalgeographic.com/2017/03/07/national-geographic-announces-five-days-of-supplementary-sxsw-programming-and-free-drinks-at-the-nat-geo-further-base-camp/) For SXSW 2017, [National Geographic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-statue) 'Genius' created a [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending)-Powered Chalkboard Robot to show off the genius of Einstein, which is also the focus of the series. The Chalkbot brings the inventor's brilliant mind to life via a chalkboard. SXSW attendees had the chance to use the #GeniusBillboard hashtag on Twitter in order to submit a selfie and see it come to life before their eyes in real-time through symbols, words and equations drawn by a lively robotic arm. At SXSW, National Geographic created an entire Nat Geo Further Base Camp devoted to helping attendees discover their own genius through brain-boosting, mind-boggling activities. Some other activations included See FURTHER featuring [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkpal-ai-tablet) Hololens and Chasing Genius With Nerd Night. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 72% | 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) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Twitter-powered Chalkboard Robots:** Opportunity for companies to create interactive and engaging experiences by combining social media and robotics. - **Real-time Drawing Technology:** Potential for businesses to utilize robotic arm technology to create dynamic and immersive experiences for their customers. - **Brain-boosting Activities:** Opportunity for industries, such as education and entertainment, to develop innovative and interactive activities that enhance cognitive function. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Disruptive potential for entertainment companies to incorporate intelligent chalkboard robots into their live events and performances. - **Technology:** Opportunity for tech companies to further develop real-time drawing technology and create new applications for it. - **Education:** Potential for educational institutions to utilize Twitter-powered chalkboard robots as a tool for interactive learning and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unleash-your-genius.md) - [Creative Play Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpie-studio.md) - [AI-Driven Learning Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-learning-platform.md) - [AI-Curated Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending.md) - [Conversational Lecture Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalk-by-firsthabit.md) - [Anti-Slop AI Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropic-pop-up.md) - [Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-handheld-camera.md) - [AI-Powered Color E-Ink Art Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-ai-art-frame.md) - [AI-Generated Topic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending-1.md)