# Miniature Robot Pets Aesthetec Studio Makes Cute, Interactive Robot Friends with Personality By Sarah Dos Santos | Published 2013-09-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-friends References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aesthetec/little-robot-friends?ref=country) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/profile/aesthetec) Aesthetec Studio, stationed in Toronto Canada, is the company behind [miniature robot friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomodoro-bot) that are great for kids and adults! These adorable little robots respond to light, sound, touch, each other and they come in three kinds: Spikey, Ghosty and Curvy. Handmade in their Toronto studio, these robots come with a personality that you choose. You can [customize them by choosing a shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jizai), base, decal pack and resistors for the personality. There's even a software that allows you to [program the bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kt2-kungfu-turtle) in even more unique ways. Each of the robot friends are powered by rechargeable AAA batteries and last for weeks to months on a single charge. The decal packs are super cute with eyebrows, noses, moustaches, and more. So if you love technology and want a cute little robot to keep your office company, these bots are just what you need. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Robot Friends:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced AI capabilities to create interactive robot friends that can understand and respond to human emotions. - **Customizable Robot Personalities:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that allows users to easily customize the personalities of their robot companions, opening up a market for personalized robot experiences. - **Long-lasting Battery-powered Robots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design more efficient and long-lasting battery technology for robot companions, enabling extended usage without frequent recharging. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce advanced robotics technology into the toy manufacturing industry to create interactive and customizable robot toys. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore incorporating interactive robot friends into entertainment experiences, such as movies, TV shows, or video games, to enhance audience engagement. - **Office Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop robot companions specifically designed for office environments to provide companionship and interactive features for increased productivity and employee well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Robotic House Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loona-pet-robot.md) - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [Interactive Desktop Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eilik-companion-robot.md) - [Robotic Pet Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guliguli-smart-companion.md) - [Adorable Cyber-Pet Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpet.md) - [Touch-Responsive Robotic Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owlbear.md) - [Emotional Lifelike Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovot.md) - [Evolving Robot Dog Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petoi-bittle-x.md) - [Voice-Controlled Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voicecontrolled-robot-dog.md)