# Robots For The Homeless Transformer Guerrilla Sleeping Spaces For the Shelterless By Cowbag | Published 2009-03-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robots-for-the-homeless-transformer-guerilla-sleeping-spaces References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/03/16/tin-man-no-11-by-kacey-wong/#more-26345) Daringly creative Hong Kong artist and designer, Kacey Wong, took it upon himself to create a [shelter for homeless people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayhus), and she designed it shaped like a robot. Yes, a robot! It is more like a Transformer, in fact, as hidden inside the “robot” is a [guerrilla sleeping space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype). This becomes apparent when you open the robot, as demonstrated in the photographs. Sometimes the creative ideas people have are amazing, and this innovation is a great example of that. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Homeless Robot Shelters:** Opportunity for robot and shelter industries to collaborate and create affordable, sustainable living spaces for the homeless. - **Transformative Design:** Opportunity for designers to create innovative solutions incorporating multi-functionality for societal issues. - **Guerrilla Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to think outside-the-box and create unconventional spaces to meet the needs of vulnerable populations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Robotics:** Opportunity for robotics industry to partner with housing organizations to create affordable, sustainable living spaces for the homeless. - **Design:** Opportunity for designers to become more involved in creating innovative solutions for societal issues. - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to explore unconventional spaces and think creatively about shelter for vulnerable populations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Homeless Support Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-makeshift-traveler-backpack.md) - [Solo Citizen Protection Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-companion-robot.md) - [Roving Robotic AC Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-air-conditioner.md) - [Discreet Furniture-Like Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-robot-concept.md) - [Mechanical Legged Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-home-concept.md) - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md) - [Transportable AI-Powered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-transformer-homes.md) - [Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-table-service-robot.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md)