# Confrontational Combat Cyborgs The Virtual and Terrestrial Battling Robots Fight Offline & Online By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-11-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-and-terrestrial-battling-robots References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20121119/virtual-terrestrial-battling-robots-2/) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/82950) Get into fight mode with the Virtual and Terrestrial Battling Robots. A great game that kids will definitely be excited about, these robots are a fun and safe way for them to duke it out with friends or siblings. The robots have two wheels that let them roll away, spin around, turn corners and move quickly when escaping or chasing each other. Equipped with LED lights, attacks and hits trigger the sensors and are logged onto the accompanying remotes. When it is time to separate from each other, the fighting can still be continued virtually by plugging in a USB cable and playing with online avatars. The Virtual and Terrestrial Battling Robots are great for play fighting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Battling Robots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced virtual reality technology to enhance the online avatar experience for players. - **Terrestrial Battling Robots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more interactive and customizable physical robot designs to enhance the offline battling experience for players. - **Led-enabled Robots:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate LED lights with robotic technology to create engaging visual effects during battles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine gaming and robotics to create new immersive experiences for players. - **Virtual Reality Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop virtual reality platforms and accessories to support the integration of robots and online avatars. - **Robotics Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced robotic technologies and designs to cater to the growing demand for interactive battling robots. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Programmable Pocket-Sized Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kt2-kungfu-turtle.md) - [Proactively Challenging Boxing Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxing-trainers.md) - [Programmable Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots.md) - [Family-Friendly VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battle-orb.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getting-kids-outdoors.md) - [Robotic Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-bot.md) - [Immersive Fighting Math Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karate-math-dojo.md) - [Lighthearted Mobile Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-big-robots.md) - [Mech-Focused PvP Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mecha-break.md)