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# Crabby GPS Guides
The Pioneer NaviRobo Gives Directions Cutely

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-23 | Autos
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-navirobo
References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5544673/gps-crab-guides-the-way-with-highly-accurate-claw-gestures) & [ixs.co.jp](http://www.ixs.co.jp/contents/service/nabi.html)

Up until now I never thought I would need a GPS system installed into my car, but the [Pioneer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pioneer-sphera) NaviRobo is something else completely. This cute, crabby companion is one I would take directions from in the blink of an eye. Who needs British accents and high-tech navigation?

Developed in collaboration with iXs Research, the Pioneer NaviRobo GPS system is particularly suitable for the [hearing-impaired](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navigation-system) as it communicates visually rather than auditorily. It does this through [adorable arm movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomodoro-bot). See it in action via the video above.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.3/10
- Popularity: 65% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Visual GPS Systems:** Development of GPS systems that communicate visually opens up opportunities for visually impaired users.
- **Personified GPS Guides:** Design of GPS systems with appealing and friendly aesthetic creates an opportunity to attract users for whom traditional GPS interfaces may seem impersonal.
- **Multimodal Navigation Systems:** Incorporating multiple modes of communication, such as visual and auditory signals, can enhance the user experience for different types of users.

### Where This Applies

- **Automotive:** Visual GPS technology like the Pioneer NaviRobo would enhance the overall driving experience of users and provide a competitive edge among automotive brands.
- **Accessibility:** Visual GPS systems like the Pioneer NaviRobo can provide greater accessibility for people with visual impairment, creating opportunities in the accessibility industry to develop more inclusive technology solutions.
- **Robotics:** The success of the Pioneer NaviRobo points to a growing trend of personified and interactive robotics, creating opportunities in industries like retail, customer service, and education.

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