# Electronic Good Samaritans Robovie R3 is Programmed to be Kind By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-05-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robovie-r3 References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/05/robovie-r3-all-set-to-assist-freak-out-elderly-and-handicapped/) This cute little guy is Robovie [R3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiresolution-audio) and he is a [humanoid robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noetix-robotics-bumi). He comes from a happy family of other humanoid bots who are all designed for research and discovery purposes. Robovie R3 is designed as a good samaritan. He will be doing the every day good deed of [helping shoppers with tasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badger-technologies-digital-teammate) such as holding their bags or helping them find their way. More specifically, Robovie -- or my new name for him, Robi -- will be assisting elderly and handicapped customers. I know what I'm getting Grandma for Mother's Day! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Humanoid Robots:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more advanced humanoid robots for assistance in various industries. - **Assistive Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing new technologies to enhance the lives of elderly and handicapped individuals. - **Customer Service Robots:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating robots that can assist customers and improve the overall shopping experience. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in implementing humanoid robots to enhance customer service and assistance in retail stores. - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing assistive technologies for elderly and handicapped individuals in healthcare settings. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in using customer service robots to enhance guest experiences and provide assistance in hotels and resorts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Friendly Service Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-generation-service-robot.md) - [Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-robot-concept.md) - [General-Purpose Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-03.md) - [AI-Based Children Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robin-the-robot.md) - [Solo Citizen Protection Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-companion-robot.md) - [Healthcare Assistant Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-assistant-robot.md) - [Senior Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiden.md) - [Robotic Desktop Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-concept.md) - [Expressive Home Assistance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-xiaobu.md)