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Family Companion Robots

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The UBTECH Alpha 2 Humanoid Robot Will Perform Tasks and Offer Friendship

— November 20, 2015 — Tech
Robots have a collective rapport for being cold and foreign when interacting with humans, but the UBTECH Alpha 2 Humanoid Robot is a totally new way of thinking about incorporating a robotic member into the modern family.

The UBTECH Alpha 2 Humanoid Robot is able of not only doing a number of different tasks around the house like answering the phone and printing documents, but also being a companion to household members. The UBTECH Alpha 2 Humanoid Robot will be able to help children with homework, play music for dancing and even instruct you on how to do yoga. The limitless possibilities of the UBTECH Alpha 2 Humanoid Robot are being realized by consumers worldwide as indicated by the Indiegogo page that has already received over a million dollars in funding at the time of publication.
Trend Themes
1. Humanoid Robots - The advancement of humanoid robots like the UBTECH Alpha 2 presents disruptive innovation opportunities in various industries.
2. Robotic Companionship - The concept of using robots as companions opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the fields of healthcare, eldercare, and childcare.
3. Task Automation - The ability of the UBTECH Alpha 2 to perform various household tasks indicates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home automation industry.
Industry Implications
1. Robotics - The robotics industry can capitalize on the development of humanoid robots for both personal and professional applications.
2. Healthcare - Incorporating robotic companions into healthcare settings can lead to improved patient well-being and efficiency in caregiving.
3. Home Automation - The integration of task-performing robots like the UBTECH Alpha 2 can revolutionize the home automation industry by reducing manual labor and improving convenience.
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