# Blinking Eyeball Jewelry The PYGMY Robot Ring Expresses Emotion and Enhances Interactions By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pygmy-robot-ring References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/03/19/blinking-eyeball-rings/) & [robots-dreams](http://www.robots-dreams.com/2012/03/pygmy-robot-rings-that-enhance-communication-video.html) The PYGMY robot ring is understandably creepy and strangely cute at the same time. It is a googly-eyed accessory that happens to lazily blink in response to sound, touch and tech commands. It boasts technology that registers [voice recognition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandbar-stream-ring), kinetic activity and remote controls in order to do so. Developed by researchers at Keio University in Japan, the PYGMY robot ring is designed to help [express emotion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kakaloom) and enhance human interactions. Each ring is comprised of a miniaturized electronics pack that includes an [Arduino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-robot-arm) processor, battery and Bluetooth module. Although this ring takes the form of an eyeball, it can easily be customized into any figure, design and configuration. The PYGMY robot ring was unveiled during the Interaction 2012 Conference in Tokyo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Wearable Jewelry:** Creating jewelry that doubles as a technology that enhances human interactions and offers new forms of expression. - **Emotive Accessories:** Developing accessories that use technology to replicate human emotions and enhance communication between humans and technology. - **Customizable Robotics:** Robotic devices that can be customized to be any figure or design beyond traditional forms of tech. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wearable Technology:** The fashion industry should collaborate with tech companies in designing jewelry that integrates technology and customization. - **Smart Accessories:** Jewelry and accessory companies should look for new ways to integrate technology to change the way people interact with their accessories and express emotion. - **Robotics:** Robotics companies should explore ways to expand into customizable and expressive forms, such as jewelry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable AI Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-wizpr-ring.md) - [AI-Powered Diamond Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spktrl-light-ring.md) - [AI-Interactive Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizpr.md) - [AI-Enabled Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novasmart-ring.md) - [Accessible Titanium Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yring.md) - [ChatGPT-Powered Wearable Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lring-2.md) - [Motion-Tracking Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suite-of-technological-tools.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whsp-ring.md) - [Micro-Sized Finger-Friendly Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rogbid-fusion.md)