# Smartphone-Connected 3D Printers The Robo C2 and R2 Smart 3D Printers Create in a Seamless Way By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-3d-printer References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/robo-c2-and-robo-r2-smart-3d-printers-unveiled-23-09-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1238702276/robo-c2-and-robo-r2-smart-3d-printers) The Robo C2 and [R2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2) smart 3D printers look to make it even easier to print three-dimensional items without the need to utilize a computer. The Robo C2 and R2 printers are capable of being used from a users' smartphone to print three-dimensional items. This enables users to access the printer when out of the home or office for a more integrated system for printing designs that will increase efficiency and output capacity. The Robo C2 and R2 smart 3D printers feature next-level automation and enhanced accuracy for products created with great efficiency that are created properly the first time around. The Robo C2 and R2 printers are currently available for preorder on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-3d-printers) with the printers shipping in November 2016 and January 2017, respectively. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 17% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smartphone-connected 3D Printing:** The integration of smartphones with 3D printing technology presents opportunities for the development of intuitive, user-friendly mobile applications that streamline the 3D printing process. - **Automated 3D Printing:** The development of next-level automation technology in 3D printing creates opportunities to increase production efficiency while reducing labor costs and production errors. - **Enhanced Accuracy in 3D Printing:** Advancements in accuracy technology for 3D printers presents opportunities for high-quality, customized, and complex designs that were previously unattainable. ### Who This Affects Most - **Manufacturing:** The integration of smartphone and automated technology in 3D printing presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the manufacturing industry, creating opportunities to improve the production process while increasing speed and accuracy. - **Architecture & Design:** The development of enhanced accuracy technology in 3D printing for high-quality, customized, and complex designs presents an opportunity for the architecture and design industry to create unique structures and models. - **Electronics:** Smartphone-connected 3D printing technology presents an opportunity for the electronics industry to develop custom designs and prototypes for new products in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beginner-Friendly 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmaker-smart-3d-printer.md) - [Plug-and-Play 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoni-3d-printer.md) - [Entry-Level 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoni-ec2.md) - [Artwork-Friendly Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-plus.md) - [Freestyle Desktop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-printer-device.md) - [Accessible 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digilab-3d20.md) - [Ultra-Accurate Resin 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocket-1-resin-3d-printer.md) - [Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-image-box.md) - [Aftermarket 3D Printer Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-print-chromaset.md)