# Robot Helps Lost People Robovie By Bianca | Published 2008-01-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robovie References: [techdigest](http://techdigest.tv/2008/01/panic_now_theyr.html) If you ever find yourself lost in a shopping mall in Osaka, Japan, just look for a lurking robot with lemur-like eyes. The Robovie is a [crowd-monitoring robot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-concept) capable not only of watching 20 people at once but analysing their behavior thanks to the 16 cameras stationed inside him. His two big eyes are complimented by a tiny pointed nose, no mouth and the palest robo-skin I've ever seen. The robot is the creation of the [Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/AI-materials-discovery-hubs) (ATR) in Japan. Their intention was to create a [human-like robot capable of giving directions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-humanoid-robot) for those who are lost by assessing disoriented behavior. He does this with his cameras, six laser range finders and 9 RFID tags. Probably not a good idea to wander around drunk when in the vicinity of one of these guys! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Crowd-monitoring Robots:** The development of crowd-monitoring robots with advanced technologies presents disruptive innovation opportunities for enhancing safety and security in public spaces. - **Behavior Analysis:** The use of cameras and other sensors to analyze human behavior provides disruptive innovation opportunities for personalized advertising, market research, and customer behavior prediction. - **Human-like Robots:** Advancements in creating human-like robots that can perform complex tasks, such as providing directions and assistance, open up disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries, including hospitality, retail, and healthcare. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Safety and Security:** The deployment of crowd-monitoring robots can disrupt the safety and security industry by improving surveillance, threat detection, and emergency response capabilities. - **Advertising and Marketing:** The adoption of behavior analysis technologies can disrupt the advertising and marketing industry by enabling personalized and targeted advertising campaigns based on individual customer behaviors and preferences. - **Hospitality:** Integrating human-like robots with advanced navigation and communication capabilities can disrupt the hospitality industry by enhancing guest services, including providing directions, recommendations, and room service. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Roving Security Surveillance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rbwatcher.md) - [Solo Citizen Protection Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-companion-robot.md) - [Adorable Miniature Security Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-x-robot.md) - [Adorable Cyber-Pet Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpet.md) - [AI-Based Children Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robin-the-robot.md) - [Robotic Home Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-air.md) - [Elderly Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeo.md) - [Emotional Lifelike Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovot.md) - [AI-Powered Wheeled Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-2.md)