# Robotic Chair Breaks and Puts Itself Back Together By Hima | Published 2006-11-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-chair-breaks-and-puts-itself-back-together References: [gizmodo](http://www.gizmodo.com) This is a really amazing [robotic chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/come-together-robot) that actually collapses on its own. [Gizmodo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nape-pro), had this to say, "We've seen some weird robots before, but this one hits an 8 on the freak factor scale. Created by Raffaello D'Andrea and Max Dean, the Transformer chair looks like your grandmother's ordinary kitchen chair, but say the magic words and it [collapses itself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patan-chair) and then transforms itself back into a chair. Don't believe us?" **Implications** - Companies can appeal to tech-savvy customers by integrating new forms of technology into traditional everyday items and home furnishings. Customers are attracted to inventive designs that offer a distinctive style and experience for the buyer. Due to credit crunch, housing and transportation options for consumers have decreased in size, creating a need for items that are compact and easily stored. Businesses can benefit from these times by creating unique solutions that incorporate functionality and technological advancements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Robotic Furniture:** Opportunity to disrupt the furniture industry by incorporating robotics and technology into traditional designs to create compact and versatile items. - **Self-transforming Objects:** Opportunity to innovate by developing objects that can transform themselves to adapt to changing needs and space restrictions. - **Integrating Technology:** Opportunity to create a competitive edge by integrating new forms of technology into everyday items and home furnishings to appeal to tech-savvy customers. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can incorporate robotics and technology into traditional designs to create innovative and versatile items for homes and offices. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can benefit from creating unique solutions that incorporate functionality and technological advancements to appeal to modern consumers. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can expand into the home furnishing market by integrating technology into everyday items to create smart and connected homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angular Transforming Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-furniture.md) - [Versatile Modular Couches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformer-couch-20.md) - [Flatpack Ultra-Modular Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-chair.md) - [Insect-Like Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mantis-chair.md) - [Industrial Flatpack Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekron-folding-chair.md) - [Folding At-Home Massage Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-massage-chair.md) - [Opulent Robotic Gamer Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moiin-robodesk-gaming-chair.md) - [Ultra-Simple Multifunctional Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chairpf.md) - [Dynamic Intelligent Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-spinecare.md)