# Robotic Gizmo Ports The R2-D2 USB Hub Uses the Force to Create a Convenient 'Star Wars' Product By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r2-d2-usb-hub References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/08/13/r2-d2-usb-hub/) & [neatoshop](http://www.neatoshop.com/product/R2-D2-USB-Hub) The R2-D2 USB Hub is one of the coolest and most useful [Star Wars products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightsaber-lego) ever created. This hub gives you [four extra USB ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimonitor-setup) *and* makes R2-D2 lights and sounds when things are plugged into it. If that isn't cool, then I don't know what is. The R2-D2 USB Hub needs no external power source and has an adjustable head. Check out the links provided to purchase this killer [USB hub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubkey-gen2). I'm all over this! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Star Wars Merchandise:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the creation of unique and functional Star Wars-themed products. - **USB Hubs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of USB hubs with additional features and customizable designs. - **Robotic Gadgets:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the integration of robotics and technology in consumer electronics. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the retail industry by creating unique and interactive Star Wars merchandise. - **Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the electronics industry by developing advanced and customized USB hubs for consumers. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the toy manufacturing industry by implementing robotics and technology in toy designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Themed Hard Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecuda-external-hard-drives.md) - [7-in-1 USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-usb-c-hub-7.md) - [Laptop-Compatible USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable-1.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [10-in-1 USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-c-multimedia-10.md) - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md) - [Pocket-Sized Connectivity Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperdrive-usb4-mobile-dock.md) - [Multifunctional USB Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hb-c4wp.md) - [USB Hub-Equipped Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protoarc-modular-hubmouse.md)