# Robotic Droid Servants The NAO Robot Toy is Your Personal Electronic Butler By M | Published 2014-09-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-toy References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2014/09/09/nao-is-your-tiny-robot-slave/?ncid=rss) & [robotslab](http://www.robotslab.com/) The NAO robot droids are an [electronic butler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanoid-robot-1) ready to attend to all of your needs and wants. This 58-centimeter tall droid can do anything from have a conversation to run and grab your paper for you -- all you have to do is ask. Recent breakthroughs in technology have allowed designers to create more [realistic robot designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w1) that replicate the movements, actions and mannerisms of humans and the NAO robot is a great example of this. Created by RobotsLAB, the NAO robot can do all sorts of [humanized actions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-03) such as drive a miniature car, fetch things and even hold a conversation with you. With an integrated lithium battery, the NAO currently can last on an hour and a half charge. With the hefty price tag of $8,000 this is one expensive servant to have at your beck and call. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Realistic Robot Droids:** Developing more realistic robot designs that replicate human movements and actions presents opportunities for creating advanced personal assistant robots. - **Humanized Robot Actions:** Advancements in robotic technology enable robots to perform human-like tasks such as driving, fetching, and engaging in conversations, presenting opportunities for personal and household assistance. - **Long-lasting Battery Technology:** Innovations in battery technology, such as the integrated lithium battery in NAO robot, allows for longer operational time, opening avenues for more efficient robot servants. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Robotics:** The robotics industry can leverage advancements in realistic robot droids to develop sophisticated personal assistant robots for various applications. - **Personal Assistance:** The personal assistance industry stands to benefit from the human-like actions and capabilities of robot servants, offering innovative solutions for individuals requiring personalized assistance. - **Battery Technology:** The battery technology industry can capitalize on the demand for long-lasting batteries required by advanced robot servants, driving the development of more efficient power solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Household Maintenance Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-gamma.md) - [Humanoid Household Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1x-neo-beta.md) - [Consumer-Targeted Humanoids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noetix-robotics-bumi.md) - [Home Service Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-gamma1.md) - [Film-Inspired AI-Powered Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doly.md) - [Human-Sized Interactive AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/menteebot.md) - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md) - [AI-Powered Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doly-companion-robot.md) - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md)