# Roving 3D-Printing Robots This Robotic 3D Printer Can Print Objects On a Massive Scale By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-01-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-3d-printer References: [rapidreadytech](http://www.rapidreadytech.com/2016/01/the-future-of-road-repair-may-belong-to-3d-printing/) & [addibots](http://www.addibots.com/index/) The Addibot is a highly innovative robot that is essentially a 3D printer that is mounted onto a robot -- a robot that's totally capable of moving around. What's unique about the Addibot is that because it is able to move around, it can print [larger objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eryone-thinker-x400) on pretty much any scale. This adds a level of flexibility that is lacking in typical [3D printing solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker-s6). Whereas traditional 3D printing involves creating the particular object within the workspace before then being removed for use, the Addibot takes a more streamlined approach by allowing the technology to work pretty much anywhere as long as there's a [flat surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darpa-1). This makes it perfect for use in a wide variety of environments and contexts, particularly anything to do with road engineering. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile 3d-printing:** The trend of 3D-printing technology mounted onto mobile vehicle platforms with the potential to print large-scale objects. - **On-demand Printing:** The trend of flexible 3D printing solutions focused on creating objects on-site, streamlining production and resource allocation. - **Remote 3d-printing:** The trend of remotely operated 3D-printing technology that can be applied to diverse fields like infrastructure, construction, and aerospace. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** The use of mobile 3D printing robots on job sites offers a highly flexible, on-demand resource for creating large-scale objects and structures. - **Infrastructure:** The trend towards remote 3D-printing can bring 3D-printed solutions to construction on remote locations, saving time and resources. - **Aerospace:** Mobile 3D-printing technology could revolutionize the aerospace industry by enabling production of specialized objects like engine components in remote locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Large-Format 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2s.md) - [Plastic-Molding Benchtop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchtop-injection-molding.md) - [Wool-Weaving Cobots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flocks-wobot.md) - [AI-Powered Multifilament 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifilament-3d-printer.md) - [Custom 3D-Printing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automation-ecosystem.md) - [Conveyor Belt 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideaformer-ir3-v2.md) - [Flexible 3D Printing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metalfab-300-flex-3d.md) - [Cutting-Edge 3D-Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-u1.md) - [Freestyle Maker CNC Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-cnc-robot.md)