# Chess Robots With Fake Arms Novag 2Robot Chess Game By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-07-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-board-games-novag-2robot-chess-game References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2008/07/2robot_electronic_chess.html) & [chessusa](http://www.chessusa.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=83-N02&Category_Code=ACC&Product_Count=0) If you can't find a partner worthy of your time, maybe the '2Robot' from Novag will get your competitive juices flowing. The [game board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollup-chess-board) has a robotic arm which becomes your rival. The game has 128 playing levels, 736 byte RAM, 8MHz system clock speed, and hint key. You can even take [chess lessons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noctie) from the robotic arm in the game's training mode. You may need to, 2Robot usually solves to 'mate' in 6 moves. The 2Robot will not be available until September 2008, however you can pre-order now at ChessUsa.com. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 84% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Robot Chess Games:** Robotics is making its way into traditional games like chess with the development of robot opponents. - **AI Learning:** Chess Robots can provide a platform for AI systems to learn and improve with time. - **Automated Training:** Robotic chess opponents are not only able to play against humans, but can also provide valuable training and coaching. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** Robotics and AI is expanding the traditional gaming industry, offering users a new and unique experience. - **Education & Training:** The automation of training in chess could expand to other areas of education and training. - **Robotics:** The development of a robotic chess opponent demonstrates the growth of the robotics industry and its explorations into various fields. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Chess Set Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manya-cynus.md) - [AI-Powered Chess Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-chess-board.md) - [Magical Robotic Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochess-wizard.md) - [AI-Powered Chessboard Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gochess.md) - [AI-Powered Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chessnut-evo.md) - [AI Board Game Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensetime.md) - [Intelligent Portable Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eifplay.md) - [Tennis-Playing Robot Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-deepmind-1.md) - [Socially Adept Gaming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-robots.md)