# Self-Learning Robots ApriPoko Universal Remote By Alex Covert | Published 2008-03-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-learning-universal-remote-robot-apripoko References: [pinktentacle](http://www.pinktentacle.com/2008/03/apripoko-robot-learns-to-work-the-remote/) This little guy (8 x 11") was designed by researchers at [Toshiba](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurex-axrp10). **ApriPoko**, as he is referred to, is the ultimate [universal remote](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-ces-2025) - and not just for your television. Check this out... ApriPoko [detects infrared waves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ari-by-ozobot) when you use a remote, for your tv, for your stereo, for whatever, and he asks you what you just did. He stores the infrared signal and the details of what it does. You no longer have to use your traditional remote - just ask ApriPoko to "turn the stereo volume to 6" or "change the television to channel 37". Your wish is his command. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 58% | 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) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Self-learning Robots:** Opportunity for robots to learn and adapt to user behavior and preferences. - **Universal Remotes:** Potential for universal remotes to become more intelligent and interactive. - **Infrared Detection:** Opportunity to enhance devices with infrared detection capabilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Robotics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the robotics industry to develop self-learning robots. - **Electronics:** Potential for electronics manufacturers to create more advanced universal remote controls. - **Smart Home:** Opportunity for smart home industry to integrate infrared detection features into various devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-remotes-model-p.md) - [Universal Smart Remote Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smart-remote-controller.md) - [Smart Home Controller Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-remote-controller.md) - [Pocket-Sized AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-poketomo.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Ceiling-Mounted AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguins-innovate-white-rabbit.md) - [Programmable Pocket-Sized Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kt2-kungfu-turtle.md) - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [T-Shaped Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sightless-remote-control.md)