# Robotic DJs Swiss QB1 Robot Reacts to Human Interaction, Recognizes Faces By TopDog | Published 2009-04-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-dj References: [news.cnet](http://news.cnet.com/8301-11386_3-10227692-76.html) In the world of [cool robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots), QB1 is entertaining. The intuitive interface of the [Swiss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocake) QB1 responds to your movements and can recognize your face utilizing 3D modeling sensors. A screen mounted atop the AI unit will display a shadow of your movements and react by turning to face you. Once engaged with a human, the robot will then try to get you to spend some time with it by ‘acting’ like a disc jockey. Artificial intelligence embedded in the QB1 will try to anticipate your listening preferences. A variety of movements will control volume or music selection. With its interactive gesture-based interface, QB1 will react to all of your movements, eliminating the need for any physical stimulus like a mouse, keyboard or joystick. At the rate that this technology is advancing, before long, your QB1 could be doing the dishes or washing the windows. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Robotics:** The intuitive interface of the Swiss QB1 robot demonstrates the potential for interactive robotics that respond to human movements and recognize faces. - **Gesture-based Interfaces:** QB1's interactive gesture-based interface showcases the potential for eliminating physical stimulus like a mouse or keyboard, opening opportunities for gesture-based interfaces in various industries. - **Personalized Artificial Intelligence:** The QB1 robot's ability to anticipate listening preferences highlights the potential for personalized artificial intelligence that offers tailored experiences to users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** Robotic DJs like the Swiss QB1 could disrupt the entertainment industry by providing interactive and personalized experiences for music lovers. - **Consumer Electronics:** Gesture-based interfaces demonstrated by QB1 have the potential to disrupt the consumer electronics industry by offering a new, intuitive way of interacting with devices. - **Home Automation:** QB1's advancements in interactive robotics suggest disruptive innovation opportunities in the home automation industry, where robots could perform tasks like cleaning and maintenance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Fueled Smart Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-agent.md) - [Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-robot-concept.md) - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [Beatboxing Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dj-beat-boxer.md) - [Artistic AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketcher-x.md) - [Interactive Customizable AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jizai.md) - [Humanoid Robot Chefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robbyant-r1.md) - [AI-Powered Wheeled Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-2.md) - [Robotic Home Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-air.md)