# Avatar-Building Competitions The X Prize Foundation Tasks Inventors to Make Innovative Robotics By Justin Lam | Published 2018-03-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x-prize-foundation References: [gizmodo](https://gizmodo.com/x-prize-offers-8-million-dollar-bounty-for-building-ro-1823696282) & [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/40540168/the-latest-x-prize-is-for-building-remote-controlled-humanoid-robots) The X Prize Foundation is offering an $8 million dollar bounty for any inventor who is capable of creating [human-controlled robot avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-03). The foundation currently operates as a nonprofit organization helmed by Peter Diamandis, that funds technological grand challenges. The goal of this recent challenge is to push creators to develop the next step in remote interaction by utilizing [technology and robotics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineai-robotics). The current draft of the challenge states that all entries must be able to [pick up objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generalpurpose-robots) as small as a playing card or as heavy as debris, and must be controlled by a human operator 100 kilometers away. Creators looking to enter the recent X Prize Foundation will have until 2021 to present their bot, which will be judged based on the five senses. Operators should have access to all senses when controlling the avatars, and voices must be audible when interacting with live humans. The bots will receive further judgement based on set-up time and how long the robots can operate on a single charge. Image Credit: Mihai Maxim ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 1% | 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 - **Human-controlled Robot Avatars:** Opportunity for inventors to develop human-controlled robot avatars for remote interaction. - **Technological Grand Challenges:** Innovative challenges that push creators to develop new technologies and robotics. - **Remote Interaction:** Focus on advancing remote interaction capabilities using technology and robotics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Robotics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the robotics industry by creating human-controlled robot avatars. - **Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the technology industry by developing advanced remote interaction capabilities. - **Gaming:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry by integrating human-controlled robot avatars for immersive gaming experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Beauty Pageants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-ai.md) - [Humanoid-Replicating Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phoenix-robot.md) - [Humanoid Robot Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-robot-olympics.md) - [Diminutive DIY Desktop Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-desktop-robot.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Virtual Avatars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omniverse-avatar-cloud-engine.md) - [Cutting-Edge Medical Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-exoskeleton.md) - [Remote-Controlled Humanoid Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimi-humanoid-robot.md) - [Immersive Wellness-Focused AI Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ask-my-avatar.md) - [All-Terrain AI Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell.md)