# Reactive Printed Robots KIST's Humanoid Robot Responds to Music and Mimics Human Emotions By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-08-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-robot References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/221171/3d-printed-robot-human/) & [eng.kist.re.kr](https://eng.kist.re.kr/kist_eng/main/) A group of researchers from the [Korea Institute of Science and Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-urban-infrastructure) (KIST) have successfully developed a 3D-printed robot that boasts the ability to mimic human emotions. The [humanoid form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-humanoid) is created by 3D printing layers upon layers, giving the robot the ability to move in a way that's comparable to a marionette on strings. The creation may be further enhanced with artificial intelligence technology to gives the bot the ability to respond to its immediate surroundings. For instance, the 3D-printed robot has the potential to offer subtle, detailed movements in response to words or music. As far as how these [emotional robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonbo-smart-home-robot) may be used in the future, KIST researchers see great potential for the structures to be used for graphics production in the film industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Emotional Robotics:** The ability for robots to mimic human emotions opens up opportunities for creating emotionally responsive machines. - **3D Printing in Robotics:** The use of 3D printing technology in creating humanoid robots provides flexibility in design and movement capabilities. - **Artificial Intelligence in Robotics:** Integrating AI technology with 3D-printed robots allows for adaptive and intelligent responses to the environment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film Production:** Emotional robots can revolutionize graphics production in the film industry, enhancing realism and emotional expression. - **Robotics Manufacturing:** The advancement of 3D-printed robots presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the manufacturing and assembly of robotic systems. - **Entertainment and Experiential Marketing:** Emotional robots with AI capabilities can be utilized to provide interactive and engaging experiences, transforming the entertainment and marketing industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expressive Lip-Syncing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emo-robot-1.md) - [Emotion Recognition Robot Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kakaloom.md) - [Empathetic Interactive Game Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forhpeus.md) - [Expressive 3D-Printed Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solobo-emotion-friends.md) - [Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-robot-concept.md) - [Interactive Customizable AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jizai.md) - [Artistic AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketcher-x.md) - [Interactive Companion Care-Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourier-g3.md) - [General-Purpose Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-03.md)