# Robot Graffiti Artists This Bot May Be Future of Street Art By Brandon Bastaldo | Published 2013-02-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-graffiti References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/52511/) & [yang02.org](http://yang02.org/about/) After the graffiti exposé *Exit through the Gift Shop* hit theaters in 2010, grassroots street art looked like the way of the future, but this [robot graffiti artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-automation) is changing the scene. Kanno and Yamaguchi are responsible for designing the 'senseless drawing bot 2,' a self-propelled graffiti machine mounted on a skate board that sprays [abstract line work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares), mimicking the charismatic flair of human-made street art. A sequel to their 2011 'senseless drawing bot,' the senseless drawing bot 2 uses the duo's inertia-driven painting technique that actually sees the bot swaying side to side and laying down unpredictable, bold [spray paint strokes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto). Banksy beware, because it may be this robot who illegally swashes the streets of the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Robot Graffiti:** Robots are poised to be a major disruption in the street art scene, bringing new levels of precision and automation to public art. - **Inertia-driven Painting:** Advancements in inertia-driven painting techniques are opening up new possibilities for automated painting and drawing. - **Self-propelled Machines:** Self-propelled machines are revolutionizing the way we think about public art, creating new possibilities and opportunities for creativity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry is poised to be shaken up by new advances in robotic technology that are enabling artists to work in new and innovative ways. - **Technology and Automation:** The growing trend in automation and robotics is creating exciting new opportunities for businesses across a range of sectors. - **Urban Planning and Development:** New technologies like self-propelled machines and inertia-driven painting techniques are unlocking new possibilities for public art and design, paving the way for smarter, more vibrant cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drone-Assisted Landscape Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katsu-1.md) - [Artistic AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketcher-x.md) - [Robotic Portrait Sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pankraz-piktograph.md) - [Automated Worksite Printer Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-siteprint.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Motion Liquid Art Distortions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidris.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md) - [Enigmatic Graffiti Incidents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti.md) - [Artistic Spray Paint Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto.md)