# Robotic Soup Timers These Robot Timers Dance While Your Noodle Soup Cups Cook By M | Published 2013-06-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noodle-soup-cups References: [blog.gessato](http://blog.gessato.com/2013/05/22/robo-cup-noodle-timer-by-vstone/) & [vstone.co.jp](http://www.vstone.co.jp/entrusted_development/development_robot_case.html) Noodle soup cups are probably the most consumed student meal out there. While the cheap and deliciously tasty [Ramen noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-squarepants-ramen-cups) take their precious three minutes to cook, foodies can pass the minutes by with this adorably cute Robo Cup Noodle robot. Designed as a celebratory product for [noodle soup cup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsu-noodles-broth) makers [Nissin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-measuring-cup) Food Products’ 40th anniversary, the Robo Cup Noodle is a robotic timer that entertains and dances while your soup cooks. At first, the Robo Cup Noodle looks like a conventional Styrofoam cup of Asian noodles, but as soon as the user touches the ‘PUSH’ button on the cup’s lid, the cup begins to come to life. Turning into a full-out Transformer robot, the Robo Cup Noodle can walk around, say bits of trivia, tell pre-programmed fortunes and keep you entertained while your soup comes to a boil. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Robot Timers for Meal Prepping:** Smart kitchen gadgets like robotic timers can provide entertainment while also aiding in cooking and meal prep at home. - **Celebratory Themed Products:** Creating celebratory and limited edition themed products can generate buzz and excitement for brands. - **Entertainment Integrated Tasks:** Integrating entertainment features into everyday tasks can provide more enjoyable and engaging experiences for users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliances:** The development and implementation of robotic soup timers can provide opportunities for innovation in kitchen appliances. - **Consumer Packaged Goods:** Consumer packaged goods companies can create celebratory or novelty themed products to increase brand awareness and sales. - **Entertainment Industry:** The integration of entertainment features in products can create opportunities to bridge the entertainment and everyday task industries and provide unique consumer experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Instant Noodle-Inspired Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-measuring-cup.md) - [Handsfree Kitchen Character Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timer-bob.md) - [Instant Noodle Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-cup-noodle-measuring-cup.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Ramen Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-ramen-bistro.md) - [Automated Cooking Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nosh-robot-cooker.md) - [Microwave-Safe Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papercupconfessions.md) - [Food Bowl-Making Kitchen Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nommi.md) - [Gourmet Meal Vending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-chef-chulchul-box.md) - [Dedicated Instant Noodle Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thanko-instant-ramen-for-one-cooker.md)