# Penguin-Like Androids TheCorpora Qbo Robot is a Great Addition to Any Home By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-05-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thecorpora-qbo-robot References: [slashgear](http://www.slashgear.com/qbo-adorable-open-source-robot-detailed-2086352/) & [thecorpora](http://thecorpora.com/blog/?p=110) The latest in [androids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-world-labs) is TheCorpora Qbo robot; with its [pudgy body and wide eyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luka-robots), it's more cute than threatening. (I have a thing about robots taking over the world.) This little tub of mechanics include a [movable head with high-def webcam vision](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-air-2) complete with motorized eyelids and three LED microphones. The base section of the TheCorpora Qbo robot has a status display, a stero and according to TheCorpora there are various ultrasonic and infrared sensors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Robotics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating advanced and highly interactive robots like TheCorpora Qbo. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in enhancing the capabilities of robots like TheCorpora Qbo through advanced AI algorithms. - **Human-robot Interaction:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing intuitive and natural ways for humans to interact with robots like TheCorpora Qbo. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating and marketing advanced androids like TheCorpora Qbo for domestic use. - **Home Automation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in integrating robots like TheCorpora Qbo into smart home systems for enhanced automation. - **Security Systems:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in utilizing robots like TheCorpora Qbo for advanced surveillance and security solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adorable Miniature Security Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-x-robot.md) - [Robotic Desktop Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-concept.md) - [Robotic Home Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-air.md) - [Ceiling-Mounted AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguins-innovate-white-rabbit.md) - [Emotional Companion Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yonbo-smart-home-robot.md) - [Discreet Furniture-Like Home Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-robot-concept.md) - [Diminutive Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadruped-robot.md) - [Adorable Cyber-Pet Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberpet.md) - [AI-Powered Wheeled Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-2.md)