# Sci-Fi Franchise Robot Vacuums The Samsung POWERbot VR7000 Comes in Two Star Wars Designs By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-powerbot-vr7000 References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/samsung-star-wars-limited-edition-powerbot-robot-vacuum-announced-10-10-2017/) The upcoming release of the new Star Wars film in December has brands creating new products and solutions that coincide with it to garner more widespread appeal as seen with the [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-bespoke-jet-ai-vacuum) POWERbot VR7000. Coming in two design options including Darth Vader and Storm Trooper, the vacuums are crafted with the helmet aesthetic of each character to make it look more like a piece of memorabilia than a powerful appliance for the home. The Samsung POWERbot VR7000 vacuums offer WiFi connectivity and can be controlled via your smartphone, while also playing sound effects for each character. This brings the appliances to life and makes them more suitable for home environments to ensure they are a charming accent rather than just a robotic helper. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sci-fi Franchise Robot Vacuums:** Opportunity for brands to create products that align with popular sci-fi franchises to appeal to a wider audience. - **Memorabilia-inspired Appliances:** Opportunity to design appliances that resemble memorabilia items, adding charm and uniqueness to home environments. - **Connected and Interactive Appliances:** Opportunity to develop appliances with WiFi connectivity and smartphone control to enhance user experience and make them more interactive. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** Opportunity for home appliance brands to innovate and create distinctive and engaging products. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Opportunity for entertainment merchandise companies to expand their product lines and capitalize on the popularity of sci-fi franchises. - **Smart Home Technology:** Opportunity for smart home technology companies to develop more connected and interactive appliances for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-bespoke-jet-ai-vacuum.md) - [AI-Enhanced Bespoke Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-ai.md) - [All-in-One AI Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-bespoke-jet-bot-combo.md) - [High-Performance AI-Powered Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-bespoke-ai-jet-ultra.md) - [Cordless Jet Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordless-jet-vacuum-cleaner.md) - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md) - [AI-Powered Robotic Vacuum Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roborock-saros-10-and-10r.md) - [Consumer-Driven Vacuum Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-jet-cordless-vacuum-range.md) - [Sci-Fi Smartphone Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-dimensionals-star-wars.md)