# Beer-Serving Droids This R2D2 Robot Will Fetch You Beers While You Watch Star Wars By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-11-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r2d2-robot References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/video/r2-d2-moving-fridge/) & [aqua-has](http://aqua-has.com/sw/) This Japanese-made R2D2 robot will make sure that Star Wars watchers never have to rise from the couch to get another [cold brew](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-beer-keg-machine). The R2D2 roving refrigerator has a spinning head and light-up effects. It moves remotely, meaning that it can be summoned when its contents are needed. Offering a generous amount of fridge space, its chilled interior can keep beer and other beverages ice cold. The R2D2 robot fridge is probably only for hard-core Star Wars fans, as it costs $8,000. But for those fans willing to go the extra mile for their Star Wars marathon, it's the ultimate intergalactic accessory. The [Star Wars products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars) being released ahead of the opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens offer something for every budget, from small and inexpensive stocking stuffers to incredibly high tech appliances and luxury pieces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Roving Refrigerator Robots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more affordable and customizable roving refrigerator robots for a wider range of consumer applications. - **Smart Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart technology into appliances to enhance user experience and convenience. - **Pop Culture Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create pop culture-themed accessories and merchandise that cater to specific fan bases, providing unique and personalized options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Robotic Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential for robotic technology advancements in various industries, including household appliances, healthcare, and manufacturing. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop consumer electronics that seamlessly integrate into everyday life, offering enhanced functionality and convenience. - **Merchandising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the area of pop culture merchandise by creating unique and interactive products that resonate with fans and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beverage Dispensing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottobot-brew.md) - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md) - [Multifunctional Robotic Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/come-together-robot.md) - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [AI-Driven Robotic Beverage Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-beverage-machine.md) - [Beverage Service Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richtech-robotics-scorpion.md) - [Compact Connected Drink Fridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocco-super-smart-fridge.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Robotic Beverage Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frazybot.md)