# Sleek Swimming Androids Swumanoid Robot Can Swim Like a Real Boy By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-08-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swumanoid-robot References: [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2012/08/seriously-japan-humanoid-robot-swims-lik.php) & [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2012/08/japans-swumanoi.php) Straight from Japan comes the Swumanoid robot. This prototype is the first robot to be able to swim like a human does. That's right folks, no propellers or jet engines, this android is capable of doing the frontstroke, backstroke and breaststroke. Though these claims may seem hard to believe, the scientists at the [Tokyo Institute of Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundfun-mirai-speaker) admit that the Swumanoid robot doesn't always swim exactly like it is supposed to. The team behind this [aquatic android](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboturtle) explain that the robot could be very useful for sports science research. As of now, it is very hard to measure the propulsion generated by hands when swimming. The Swumanoid robot does not have this problem, luckily. Eventually, the team hopes that this robot could help to save people who are drowning. This innovation, though amazing, begs the question: why use a robot that swims like a human when you could make a robot that swims better than a human? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Swumanoid Robots for Sports Science Research:** Using swumanoid robots in sports science research can provide accurate measurements of propulsion generated by hands in swimming. - **Robotic Technologies for Water Rescue:** Developing robots with swimming capabilities that can assist in water rescue operations could help save lives. - **Advancements in Human-like Robotic Swimming:** Exploring the potential of creating robots that swim better than humans opens up new opportunities for innovation in the field of robotics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Science Research:** Swumanoid robots can be utilized to enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of sports science research in understanding human swimming. - **Search and Rescue:** The development of swimming robots for water rescue applications could revolutionize search and rescue operations by providing additional support and capabilities. - **Robotics:** Advancements in human-like swimming capabilities in robots push the boundaries of robotics and open up possibilities for future applications and advancements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Underwater Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-underwater-robot.md) - [Levitating Firefighting Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefighting-robot.md) - [Swimming Pool Maintenance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pool-maintenance.md) - [Humanoid Robot Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-robot-olympics.md) - [Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangerembracing-underwater-drones.md) - [Self-Propelling Controlled Buoys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usafe.md) - [Arm-Attached Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooters.md) - [Underwater Jetpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikfin.md) - [Current-Generating Swimming Pool Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swim-jet.md)