# Humdrum Humanized Automaton Sculptures Artist Toby Atticus Fraley Shows the Secret Life of Robots By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-02-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-life-of-robots References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/02/22/The-Secret-Life-of-Robots-2/) & [trustarts.culturaldistrict.org](http://trustarts.culturaldistrict.org/exhibit/6720/the-secret-life-of-robots) The Secret Life of Robots by artist Toby Atticus Fraley shows us the surprising truth that robots are just like us. A new exhibit presented by the [Pittsburgh Cultural Trust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-geometry-of-play), Fraley created these [cute automatons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomodoro-bot) using vintage thermoses, picnic coolers, and other found objects. The heights of the robots range roughly between 4 and 5-feet, with some of them even having animatronic and illuminated elements. Some of the robots can be seen passed out in front of the television, taking photos of their robot children who are taking their first steps, and even [doing household chores like vacuuming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindon-unitree-g1) while their robot child climbs on shelving in the background. Running from February 21st until April 27, The Secret Life of Robots promises an “an unpolished look into the unseen, and often mundane, lives of robots.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Robots as Everyday Companions:** Opportunity to develop innovative robots that can seamlessly integrate into human daily life, assisting with household chores and capturing precious moments. - **Upcycled Art:** Opportunity to create unique and visually appealing artworks by repurposing found objects and vintage items, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. - **Exploring the Mundane:** Opportunity to uncover the hidden stories and experiences of everyday objects and activities, offering a fresh perspective and new narratives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Robotics:** The robotics industry can explore the creation of companion robots with advanced features and functionalities for everyday use. - **Art:** The art industry can embrace the trend of upcycled art, leveraging discarded materials to create thought-provoking and visually captivating artworks. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the concept of exploring the mundane to create engaging storytelling experiences that challenge traditional narratives and captivate audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human-Made Lamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-not-a-robot-lamp-collection.md) - [Robotic Portrait Sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pankraz-piktograph.md) - [Robotic Digital Surveillance Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accept-all.md) - [CG Technology Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cg-technology-art-exhbition.md) - [Creature-Like Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pink-robots-won.md) - [Artistic AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketcher-x.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Spaceship-Like Robot Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-robot-ai.md) - [Interactive Companion Care-Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourier-g3.md)