The lovable rolling robot BB-8 from the latest Star Wars film has a new relative on the block in the form of the LG Rolling Bot.
Designed to offer users countless hours of entertainment, the LG Rolling Bot is roughly half the size of a bowling ball and can be used to control things in the home. From turning appliances on/off and monitoring for intruders, the LG Rolling Bot features an 8MP webcam built-in to offer users access from anywhere in the world.
The LG Rolling Bot features a built-in laser point that will allow kids and pets to have tons of fun with the device, while the rolling aesthetic of the robot enables it to go just about anywhere in the home.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Home-controlled Rolling Robots
- A trend towards using rolling robots to control things in the home, offering hours of entertainment, security, and convenience.
- Built-in Webcams
- A trend towards incorporating webcams into rolling robots for remote monitoring and control.
- Laser-pointing Robots
- A trend towards integrating built-in laser pointers into rolling robots for interactive play with kids and pets.
Where This Applies
- Consumer Electronics
- The rolling robot's features show growth opportunities in the consumer electronics industry, particularly with home automation and entertainment devices.
- Home Security
- The LG Rolling Bot's webcam and monitoring capabilities indicate potential disruption for the home security industry, with rolling robots as a new form of surveillance and alarm system.
- Pet and Child Toys
- The LG Rolling Bot's laser pointer and playfulness suggest untapped potential in the pet and child toy industry for interactive rolling robots.
