# DIY Fighting Robots The Robocraft Boxing Kit By TechnoGadget | Published 2008-10-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocraft-boxing-kit-diy-fighting-bots-from-tamiya References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2008/10/tamiya_robocraft_boxing_robots.html) & [tamiya](http://www.tamiya.com/english/kousaku/k_item/robocraft/kit71101.htm) The Robocraft Boxing Kit is the newest product of the Japanese toy company [Tamiya](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-one-max). The [robot toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-robot-concept) look like the modern day counterpart of the Rock ‘Em, Sock ‘Em Robots, as they do nothing but beat the crap out of each other. Once the robots are assembled, [boxing is controlled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-robot-olympics) with the wired remote that lets you control the robot's movements and punches. The options are limited--just upper-cut and straight jab punches, and forward and backward movement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Robot Combat:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced AI technology for autonomous robot combat. - **DIY Toy Kits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable and modular toy kits that encourage creativity and problem-solving skills. - **Retro-style Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine nostalgic gaming elements with modern technology to create new gaming experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate emerging technologies, such as augmented reality, into toy manufacturing. - **Robotics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop robotic systems and components specifically for combat applications. - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate physical movements and experiences into interactive gaming. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Proactively Challenging Boxing Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxing-trainers.md) - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Programmable Pocket-Sized Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kt2-kungfu-turtle.md) - [DIY Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windbots.md) - [Beatboxing Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dj-beat-boxer.md) - [Learning-Focused Robotics Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robots-in-motion.md) - [Educational Programmable Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robomaster-s1.md) - [All-Ages Mini Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-robot-kit.md)