# Handsfree Kitchen Character Timers The 'Timer Bob' Stays Clean and Avoids Messy Chef Hands By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-04-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timer-bob References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/03/31/sleepy-kitchen-timer-can-help-keep-messy-hands-off-devices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sleepy-kitchen-timer-can-help-keep-messy-hands-off-devices)  The conceptual 'Timer Bob' is an accessory for use in the kitchen that will act as a tool for avid chefs to help them keep time, stay agile and also keep a cute character nearby. The timer features a [robotic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-watch-winder) that is complete with eyes, while the interactive interface will allow users to customize it with minimal interaction. The timer works by being woken up with a nudge before positioning ones hand in front of it and moving it accordingly to set up the timer using a [proximity-based functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stretch-it). The conceptual 'Timer Bob' is the design work of Rory Wen and -1Pt, and takes a clever approach to an essential kitchen accessory that could help to prioritize cleanliness and efficiency in food prep areas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 11% - 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Proximity-based Kitchen Timers:** Opportunity to create more interactive, hands-free kitchen tools. - **Robotic Kitchen Accessories:** Opportunity to use robotics to enhance kitchen gadgets and improve cooking experience. - **Customizable Kitchen Tools:** Opportunity to let users personalize and make their kitchen accessories unique. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchen Gadgets:** Innovative kitchen accessory companies can create new lines of intelligent kitchen tools. - **Robotics:** Companies within the robotics industry can expand into designing and producing kitchen-specific robotics. - **Personalized Accessories:** Opportunity for companies specializing in custom or personalized products to cater to the personalized kitchen trend. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clock-Inspired Focus Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-igor.md) - [Connected Productivity Assistant Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productivity-timer.md) - [Triple-Recipe Cooking Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxo-triple-kitchen-timer.md) - [Tape Measurable Time Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/setime-clock.md) - [Kitchen Timing Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookclock.md) - [Digitized Hourglass Productivity Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focus-timer.md) - [DIY Adorable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomodoro-bot.md) - [Flippable Cubic Timer Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ticktime-cube.md) - [Interactive Meat Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-head-cook-cooking-probe.md)