http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 Robots en Copyright 2009 2009-07-10T23:09:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalkbot-tour-de-france ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Nike has teamed with Tour de France to display messages of hope, perseverance and love with the Chalkbot. The Chalkbot is programmed with personalized messages that are then sprayed on the route of Tour… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalkbot-tour-de-france 2009-07-10T13:29:08Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sega-dream-cat-venus ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Now, pets can be a hassle when it comes to cleanliness and food, but now with the Dream Cat Venus, you can avoid all the not-fun things that cats actually do (the Dream Cat isn’t more exciting, it’s just… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sega-dream-cat-venus 2009-07-07T16:59:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rodent-robot-rat-whiskers-scratchbot ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Built to mimic the way a rat feels its way with its whiskers, a research team from Britain unveiled a robot built like a rat that could navigate its way through rubble in the search and rescue of potential… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rodent-robot-rat-whiskers-scratchbot 2009-07-04T12:29:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentagon-hummingbot ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The U.S government (and the Pentagon, specifically) has created the Hummingbot. This remote-controlled device is built with the same mechanics as a hummingbird. The division of the Pentagon constructing… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentagon-hummingbot 2009-07-03T16:49:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploit-yourself-nike ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Nike has done it again with another sick ad that drags the viewer right in. The ‘Exploit Yourself’ advertisement is a beautiful display of raw athleticism and branding by a robot (which is enough already!).… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Marketing Strategy Branding Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exploit-yourself-nike 2009-06-30T13:39:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/top-50-robots-in-2009 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) From robotic arms made sexy to robots that can fly, our geektastic list of hot robots will rock your robot curiousity.... (Does that even make sense? Probably not, but these are some damn cool robots.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/top-50-robots-in-2009 2009-06-30T03:39:47Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carniverous-clock ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Flies are quick and annoying and very difficult to deal with. The standard flyswatter requires a lot of energy and skill. This carnivorous clock actually waits for dinner to arrive on a silver platter… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carniverous-clock 2009-06-29T17:19:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-disney-bots-buzz-lightyear ]]> (TrendHunter.com) What’s cooler than a real-life Buzz Lightyear Robot? The answer: Nothing. Disney is trying to pump up their double feature Toy Story and Toy Story 2 in 3D which will be screening this October. This robot… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Business Trends Retail Trends Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-disney-bots-buzz-lightyear 2009-06-26T17:49:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robots-original-fake-kaws-and-hajime-sorayama ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This metal figure titled OriginalFake is a collaboration between KAWS and popular Japanese illustrator Hajime Sorayama. OriginalFake is a manifestation of one of Hajime’s paintings from 2006 and is 13”… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robots-original-fake-kaws-and-hajime-sorayama 2009-06-23T17:19:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hina ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This little daisy is the most awesome thing in the world. Her name is Hina and she is a remote controlled robot (the video is much funnier when you don’t know she's being controlled). Hina is very carefully… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hina 2009-06-19T20:19:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-making-robot ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I'm not big into robots, but a sushi-making robot? When I heard about this delicious innovation, I had to know more, so imagine my delight when I found out there was a video of the sushi bot in action.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-making-robot 2009-06-17T22:49:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocar-research-little-robots-to-provide-answers-to-big-questions ]]> (TrendHunter.com) A car robotics research platform dubbed ‘RoboCar’ is being released by ZMP Inc. The platform is intended as an education and research tool for exploring the technical aspects of car robotics. The little… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Auto and Motor Trends Marketing Strategy Science and Discovery Global Trends and Hip Travel http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robocar-research-little-robots-to-provide-answers-to-big-questions 2009-06-16T14:49:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gundamn-robot-59-feet-tall-update ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Last year we brought you Japan’s plans and pricing for building a life-sized Gundam Robot, and now it has actually been created. The enormous Gundamn Robot resembles the robots from “Transformers” and… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Global Trends and Hip Travel Unique and Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gundamn-robot-59-feet-tall-update 2009-06-15T15:39:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-cybernetics-kevin-warwick-brain ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Cybernetics professor Kevin Warwick already has a foreign object implanted in his arm, but he is taking his cybernetics studies to a new level. Professor Warwick is growing a biological brain by using… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-cybernetics-kevin-warwick-brain 2009-06-12T20:29:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-and-plant-inspired-tools ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Mimicking nature and incorporating it into our own lives is something humans have been doing for decades. Animals and plants use basic instincts to survive and prosper as a species in a never-ending… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Robots Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-and-plant-inspired-tools 2009-06-04T19:19:55Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break-dancing-robots ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This break dancing robot is proof that robots can be programmed to do just about anything. Called the MANOI PF01, this robot knows how to work the dance floor. Priced at $1500, he is 40 inches tall. Impressively,… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Business Trends Retail Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break-dancing-robots 2009-06-03T15:15:38Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pushya-pullya-paul-grader ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Meet Pushya and Pullya by Paul Grader. These twin robots were designed to act as the conscience you can see, without telling you they do it. Pushya (black) is the misbehaving one whom acts on direct… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pushya-pullya-paul-grader 2009-06-02T17:15:49Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dustbot-garbage ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I’m just putting it out there--if robots took over the world, I’d be good with it. Robots are possibly the coolest things ever, and the Dustbot is cleaning up the world while being cool. The Dustbot is… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Environmental Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dustbot-garbage 2009-05-30T04:11:39Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-sobot ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I really LOVE the I-Sobot. This is one of the smallest robots that can still do really cool stuff, like box other robots, or play robot soccer, or even help you out with your gaming system (that takes… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Robots Pop Culture and Internet Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-sobot 2009-05-29T14:44:28Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-animatronics ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The animatronics featured here are far from the friendly and fuzzy friends found at your local kids' pizza playground. These hardcore robotic stuffies from Rock-afire Explosion rock hard to your favorite… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-animatronics 2009-05-29T00:41:56Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobian-humanoid ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The KOBIAN humanoid can express seven different emotions through its posture and facial expressions. It also uses its eyebrows and mouth to help express the different emotions. The emotions the KOBIAN… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobian-humanoid 2009-05-24T11:29:58Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transforming-gadget-robot-transforms-into-a-laptop ]]> (TrendHunter.com) In preparation of this summer’s anticipated blockbuster, ‘Transformers 2,’ we are seeing robots popping up everywhere. But this robot is a little special. This bad boy transforms into a little mini laptop… Technology Trends and Gadgets Computers and Laptops Cool Gadgets and Gifts Robots Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transforming-gadget-robot-transforms-into-a-laptop 2009-05-22T22:58:23Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/changeable-computer-devices-introducing-the-trypticon-transforming-laser-mo ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Probably inspired by Transformers, the Trypticon Laser Mouse is what every young at heart programmer needs. While at first glance it may seem like a toy, this computer device is actually recommended for… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Robots http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/changeable-computer-devices-introducing-the-trypticon-transforming-laser-mo 2009-05-22T02:59:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paro-baby-seal-robot ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Paro, a baby robot seal, is the newest innovation in animal therapy. Designed to help the sick and the elderly, this baby seal even comes equipped with an electronic pacifier. Animal therapy has been… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paro-baby-seal-robot 2009-05-21T21:28:39Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highly-stretchable-conductive-materials-artificial-robotic-skins-and-curved ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Researchers at the University of Tokyo have found a way to manufacture highly stretchable and yet conductive materials. While other conductive materials exist, none so far have the stretchiness or the… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Auto and Motor Trends Science and Discovery http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highly-stretchable-conductive-materials-artificial-robotic-skins-and-curved 2009-05-21T09:14:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/44-civil-serving-robots ]]> (TrendHunter.com) As the future is always rapidly approaching, we as humans have found ways to do less work: ROBOTS! Civil serving robots have become a fantastic way to get some extra help around the house, at work, or… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Life Stages Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Science and Discovery Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/44-civil-serving-robots 2009-05-21T01:28:53Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Peter-Yeadon-Fido ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Architect Peter Yeadon has created some seriously obedient luggage. “Fido” luggage comes equipped with laser sensors that keep it from bumping into things and is voice activated for further commands. The… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Robots Modern Art and Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Peter-Yeadon-Fido 2009-05-20T13:28:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hairdressing-robots-orea-malias-futuristic-stylists ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If the Terminator was a hair dresser, this is what he would look like. Fully loaded and ready to cut hair, these robots look dangerous but skilled. Definitely a futuristic idea, these cool robot ads are… Technology Trends and Gadgets Robots Marketing Strategy Print Ads http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hairdressing-robots-orea-malias-futuristic-stylists 2009-05-17T17:14:39Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watinee-leewongjaroen-memo ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Memo is exactly what it sounds like. Well, not completely, but the intention is all there. Watinee Leewongjaroen’s Memo is an at-home robot built to provide care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease.… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Robots Life Stages Trends for Seniors Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watinee-leewongjaroen-memo 2009-05-15T01:59:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driverless-cabs-for-future-robot-taxi-rolls-around-major-cities ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This robot taxi is from the fertile mind of Petr Kubik. The concept is the taxi reimagined as a robot so that there would be no need for a driver. The robot taxi would be entirely controlled by electronics… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Robots Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driverless-cabs-for-future-robot-taxi-rolls-around-major-cities 2009-05-14T19:14:54Z