Predictive technologies run the gamut from technology that quite literally predicts what's coming and helps you prepare for it to gadgets that help you navigate around your physical environment to devices that automate simple tasks to make life easier for you.
Unsurprisingly, a lot of predictive technologies are nestled within the easily usable and accessible confines of mobile apps. We all know about apps that give us directions or find places of interest in our physical vicinity. But did you know that there are apps out there than predict health-related parameters and help you nip problems in the bud?
Whether they manifest in the form of apps, wearable devices or larger gadgets, all predictive technology products have one thing in common -- they are designed to make life easier by either helping you spot problems before they spiral out of control, or by taking care of tasks you'd rather not be bothered with.
47 Examples of Predictive Gadgets
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Innovative Navigation Cams
The Travelling Companion Panorama Camera is Optimal Tourist Technology
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Face-Recognizing Rides
Toyota's Smart Insect Prototype Uses Kinect Technology to Identify Owners
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Weather Predicting Mobiles
The Window Phone Displays the Conditions Outside
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Baby Physiological Trackers
The Sproutling Monitor Predicts Babies' Habits for Parental Awareness
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Smartphone Driving Assistants
The Jeane Navigation System Makes Driving Much Easier
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Intelligent Moto-Helmets
'Skully Helmet' is Making 'Smart' Motorcycle Helmets
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Magic Text-Predicting Apps
The Fleksy Touchscreen Keyboard can Even be Used by the Blind
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Futuristic Windshield Displays
The Continental AR-HUD System Displays Information on Windshields
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Crime-Predicting Robots
Knightscope is a Police Robot That Predicts and Prevents Crime
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Predictive Proposal Apps
TIME's Facebook App Answers 'Is It Time I Got Married?'
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Death-Predicting Blood Tests
This Blood Test Predicts When Users Will Die
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Predictive World Simulators
Microsoft's Madingley Model World Simulator Studies Global Organisms
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Autonomous Filming Drones
The HEXO+ Drone is Perfect for Filming Outdoor Sports and Stunts
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Anxiety-Tracking Underwear
The Stress-Monitoring Bra by Microsoft Research Pinpoints Moodswings
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Weather-Predicting Underwater Drones
These Deep Sea Drones Will Help Predict Weather Better
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Predictive Health Apps
The Nurse App for Health Makes Disease Predictions for a Patient
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Weather-Predicting Sprinklers
The Skydrop Sprinkler Controller Saves Your Water
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Emotion Predicted Playlists
Ghostly Discovery App Offers iPhone Users Mood-Based Music Listening
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Menstruation-Tracking Apps
The Groove App Keeps You Informed About Your Bodily Patterns
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GPS Glasses
The iPhone ARider is the Future of Navigation
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Smart Umbrella Sensors
A Device Collects Crowdsourced Rain Data for More Accurate Weather Reports
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Predictive Ordering Apps
The Square Order App Improves User Experience
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Epileptic Episode Trackers
Dialog by Artefact Helps Monitor and Manage Chronic Seizures
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Braille Mobile Phones
The Voim Smartphone is Designed for the Visually Impaired
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Handheld Directional Aids
'Touch & Go' by Natalia Ponomareva Gives the Blind Sight Beyond Sight
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Customizable Map Apps
The Viago Mapping App is Incredibly Advanced and Intuitive
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Futuristic Driving Gadgets
Volvo's Project 360°Aims to Eliminate Car Accidents
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Moodswing-Detecting Apps
The PRIORI App Predicts Moodswings Associated with Bipolar Disorder
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Indoor Navigation Apps
The Inside App Makes Directories a Thing of the Past
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Heads-Up Holograms
True3D, a Virtual Interface System, Wins Munich's Top Navigation Prize
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Red Light-Predicting Cars
Audi Traffic Light Assist Brings Safety to CES 2014
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Cellphone Signal-Controlled Cars
Hyundai's Genesis Blue Link System Makes an Apperance at CES 2014
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Portable Weather Trackers
These Crowdfunded Weather Instruments Collect Environmental Data 24/7
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Vehicle-Navigating Tablets
The Innovative Audi Android Tablet Debuted at CES 2014
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Comprehensive Navigation Apps
The Nokia Here App and In-Dash System Includes 3D City Maps
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Breathalyzing Smartphone Add-Ons
The Breathometer Lets Drinkers Play and Drive Safe
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Online Flu Predictors
The Columbia University Influenza Forecast Could Be Broadcasted on TV
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Weather-Predicting Probes
The SMOS Probe May Pinpoint Floods and Droughts
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Personalized Weather-Predicting Apps
Poncho Sends Weather Report Text Messages to Keep You Safe
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Retweet-Predicting Websites
'Twouija' Predicts How Many Retweets a Tweet Will Get
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Extremely Efficient SMS Tools
Siine Writer Simplifies Texting with Personalized Emoticons
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Pollution-Measuring Air Monitors
The Alima Air Quality Monitor is Showcased at CES 2014
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Demise-Predicting Apps
The Deadline App Can Predict Your Death
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Dementia-Detecting Apps
A New App Helps Doctors Predict Onset Dementia
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Predictive Biochemical Apps
Hormone Horoscope Provides Forecasts for a Woman's Monthly Cycle
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Predictive Preference Apps
The Alfred App for iPhone Anticipates What You Will Love
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Route-Optimizing Predictive Tech
Ford Uses the Google Prediction API to Customize One's Route
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Terrifying Online Drowning Simulators
Sortie En Mer Promotes the Use of Lifejackets Through Fear
Life-Saving Air Drones
This Air Drone Helps Identify Victims in an Avalanche
Hands-Free Cell Phones
The Nokia FIT Brings Your Cell Phone Directly to Your Finger Tips
Provocative Vaginal Knitting
Casting Off My Womb by Casey Jenkins Places Yarn in Private Parts
Champagne Delivery Drones
Casa Madrona Sends Champagne to High-Paying Guests by Drone Delivery
Retro Wearable Devices
The Fujitsu Glove Has an '80s Fashion Vibe
Productive App Guides
This Infographic Lists the Pros and Cons of Productivity-Enhancing Apps
Festival Photographer Drones
Twitter's Dronie Snaps Sky Selfies at Cannes Lions 2014
Aerial Photography Fashion Drones
Fendi is Giving Fashionistas a New Way to Watch Shows
Elegantly Curved Concept Timepieces
The New Creoir Ibis Smartwatch Concept Has Been Unveiled
Jellyfish-Mimicking Drones
Researchers at NYU Created a Jellyfish Drone That Hovers in the Air
DIY Privacy Monitors
This Hack Lets You Hide What's on Your Computer Screen From Everyone But You
Modular Commuter Vehicles
The USF Vehicle is a New Generation of Vehicle for the Urban Commuter
Upside-Down Ocean Drones
The Sea-Eye Can Monitor the Oceans Even When it's Tipped Upside-Down
Menstruation Illustration Graphic T-Shirts
The Ardorous And American Apparel Period Power T-Shirt
Drink Pre-Ordering Apps
Starbucks' Mobile App Will Soon Let You Order and Pay in Advance
Futuristic Driverless Trains
The New Tube for London is Self-Driving
Abstracted Mental Illness Tees
These Mental Illness T-shirts by 'Living With' Destigmatize Illness
Apple-Sized Bluetooth Speakers
The Nokia MD-12 Bluetooth Mini-Speaker Looks Small But Sounds Big
Futuristic Signage Blogs
A Tumblr Depicting Signs From the Future Takes a Pessimistic Perspective
Visceral Climate Change Art
Lars Jan's Performance Installation is Seeking Funds for a Giant Tank
Luxury Self-Driving Trucks
The Mercedes-Benz Future Truck Will Save Thousands of Lives a Year
Curvaceous Fitness Bands
The Samsung Gear Fit is a Curved Smartband that Mimics a Smartphone
Discounted Ingredient Apps
A Dutch App Tracks Supermarket Deals and Offers Inexpensive Recipes
Luxurious Auto-Renting Apps
The Lyft Plus App Lets You Rent Premium Cars for an Affordable Price
Smart Lawn Sprinklers
The 'Droplet' Sprinkler Uses Weather and Soil Data to Water Plants
Sustainability-Measuring Tech Accessories
Lapka's Personal Environmental Monitor Tracks Energy Use
Golden Bride Editorials
The ELLE India Marriage November 2013 Photoshoot Stars Pallavi Singh
Acclaimed Veggie Apps
James Beard Foundation Vegetables Puts Award-Winning Recipes in Your Pocket
Converted-Gamer Race Drivers
The GT Academy Transforms Gamers into Real-Life Race Drivers
Self-Driving Trucks
Daimler's Future Truck 2025 Project is Testing Autonomous Trucks
Military Augmented Reality Headsets
Q-Warrior by BAE Systems Gives Soldiers Iron Man Vision
Multiple Device-Supporting Docks
The EverDock Will Charge Whatever Device Model You Choose
Search and Aid Robots
The Paform Emergency Transporter Seeks Out Disasters and Provides Support
Disaster Check-In Tools
Facebook Safety Check Connects Disaster Victims with Loved Ones
Food Mapping Apps
The Foodmento Food Finder App Catalogs a City's Best Dishes with Photos
Text-Analyzing Assistance Rings
This Ring Analyzes Words on the Page and Reads Them for the User
Planetwide Selfie Campaigns
For Earth Day 2014, NASA is Helping the Earth Take a Selfie from Space
Personified Climate Awareness Ads
The I Am Pro Snow Commercial Features a Talking Snowflake
All-in-One Smart Watches
The Sensegiz is the Real Do-it-All SmartBand
Competitor-Slamming Print Ads
This Apple Print Advertisement Shames One of Its Biggest Rivals
Neo-Vintage Motorcycle Helmets
Chad Hodge's Safe Helmet Design is Inspired by Retro Helmets
Heartbeat-Authenticating Technology Locks
Nymi Has a Heartbeat Sensor That Will Unlock Your Tech
Paper-Made Schools
Shigaru Ban Helps Those in Need by Replacing the Miao Miao School in China
Renewable Energy-Promoting Apps
Nokia and WWF India Team Up to Create the Earth Hour 2014 App
Expanded Touchscreen Dashboard Cars
The Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG's New Dash Launched at CES 2014
Robotic Bartending Machines
The Monsieur Drink Machine Can Whip Up Your Favorite Drinks
Tech-Enhanced Flight Services
Virgin Atlantic Airlines is Bringing Google Glass to the Sky
Unmanned Medic Drones
The Smart Aid Arrives at Accident Sites With No Time Wasted
Video Snippet Apps
The Bloop It App Helps Users Share Youtube Clips 20 Seconds in Length
Radiant Wireless Bluetooth Earphones
The Nokia Guru Bluetooth Earphones are Sleek and Fashionable
Fog-Clearing Drones
China Has Successfully Tested Drones to Help Clear the Extreme Fog
One-Way Shared Cars
The New Zipcar ONE>WAY Lets You Pick Up, Drive and Park Anywhere
Instant Symptom Scanners
The Scanadu Scout Takes 10 Seconds to Investigate Your Vital Signs
Anxiety-Tracking Underwear
The Stress-Monitoring Bra by Microsoft Research Pinpoints Moodswings
Self-Driving Swedish Cars
Volvo is Testing a Fleet of Autonomous Cars for its 'Drive Me' Campaign
Kid-Friendly Environmental Apps
The Four Seasons Earth Day App Will Help Your Kids Be More Green
Predictive Health Apps
The Nurse App for Health Makes Disease Predictions for a Patient
Virtual Reality Gaming Headsets
The Sony Project Morpheus Brings a New Medium to Console Gaming
Seasonal Affective Disorder Eyewear
The Light Therapy Glasses by Troy Hudson Combats Mood Swings
Weather-Predicting Sprinklers
The Skydrop Sprinkler Controller Saves Your Water
Multi-Function Versatile Computers
The Toshiba 5-in-1 Concept PC Was Unveiled at CES 2014
Tailored Video Curation Apps
The 5by App Helps You Choose Youtube Videos to Watch
Simplified Time-Tracking Apps
Tiempo App Keeps a Log of Employee Hours So You Can Get Back to Work
Energy-Wasting Tattletale Apps
Environmental Reporting App LightsOut Lets Users Note Harmful Acts
Life-Tracking Apps
Exist by Belle Beth Cooper and Josh Sharp Tracks Daily Events
Romantic Holiday Mistletoe Drones
A Flying Mistletoe Drone That Carries and Delivers Romance
3D Location-Scanning Smartphones
Project Tango Google Hopes to Create a Better Mapping System
Illness-Detecting Apps
The SickWeather App's Social Health Network Warns Users of Sickness
Self-Driving Add-Ons
The Cruise RP-1 Kit Can Attach to Any Auto
Robotic 3D Manufacturing Printers
The Robox 3D Printer by CEL is a Micro Manufacturing Platform
Baby Activity-Tracking Apps
Compared to Other Apps for Mom, Mamae has the Sleep-Deprived in Mind
WiFi-Connected Sprinkling Systems
These Water Level Controllers Keep Your Lawn Fully Hydrated
Tiger-Saving Songs
The 'Endangered Song' Represents the Small Sumatran Tiger Population
Smart Umbrella Sensors
A Device Collects Crowdsourced Rain Data for More Accurate Weather Reports
Autonomous Auto Infographics
CJ Pony Parts Looks into the Future of Self-Driving Cars
Sci-Fi Transparent Tablets
The Grippity is the World's First Transparent Tablet
Self-Parking Car Systems
The V-Charge System Lets Electric Cars Find Parking Spots On Their Own
Egg Minding Trays
The Eggminder Tray and App Helps You Remember How Many Eggs You Have Left
Interactive Augmented Bedtime Apps
This Bedtime Story App Turns Bedsheets into Backgrounds
Incredible Camera Drones
The Bebop Drone is a Camera-Toting Quadcopter of the Highest Quality
Vegetarian Restaurant Locator Apps
This Travel Guide App Targets Vegans and Vegetarians Especially
Wrist-Worn Computer Concepts
This Wrist Communicator is a Wearable Computer for Your Wrist
Meteorological Mobile Sensors
New Patents Regarding Apple Environmental Sensors Increase Awareness
Emergency Response Apps
The GoodSAM Application Alerts Nearby First Aid During a Sudden Accident
Rural Weathervane Coatracks
The Ask the Cock Stand Actually Tells You Which Jacket You Should Wear
Tablet-Like Mood Lighting
The Holi Lamp is Powered by a Smartphone
Futuristic Driving Gadgets
Volvo's Project 360°Aims to Eliminate Car Accidents
Dual Operating System Tablets
The Asus Transformer Book Duet Debuted at CES 2014
Furiously Predatorial Vehicles
The 2015 Dodge Challenger Features a Cutting-Edge Hellcat Engine
Personal Pet Drones
The AirDog by Helico Aerospace Industries is Made for Extreme Sports
Aerial Photography Drones
The LA100 Version 2 Drone Takes Photos and Videos from the Air
Planet-Celebrating Pastries
The Earth Cake by Beth Klosterboer Captures the Beauty of the Globe
Smartphone-Integrated Robots
Parrot's Peter George Discusses App-Controlled Products Coming Soon
Intensified Workout Apps
The Quick Fit App Provides a Condensed 7 Minute Workout Regimen
Portable CO2 Sensors
The NODE CO2 Keeps You Informed on the Quality of Air You're Breathing In
Personified Candy Counselling Ads
Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cups' Ad Unifies a Solid Couple
Twistable Tablet Writing Utensils
Switch Quickly from Digital to Analog Work with the AluPen Twist
Airplane-Inspecting Drones
These Quadcopters Will Be Used to Inspect easyJet Aircraft
Aerial Crime Fighting Drones
The CUPID Drone Prototype Made Its Debut at the SXSW 2014 Conference
Contact-Tracking Apps
Intro, the New About.me App, Wants to Replace Paper Business Cards
Humongous Shipyard Portraits
This Portrait of a Girl by Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada Spans 11 Acres
Low-Cost Multifunctional Smartphones
The Nokia 220 is unveiled at the 2014 Mobile World Congress
Universally Accessible Docking Stations
The All Dock Can Charge 6 Mobile Devices at Once
Beer-Delivering Helicopters
This Beer Drone Delivers Directly to You Without You Having to Move
Collaborative Health Apps
The uMotif is Designed to Give Clinicians Broad Patient Info
Ear Motion-Gauging Computers
The Ear Switch is a Wearable Computer That Sits Behind the Ear
Audience Mood-Sensing Wristbands
The SXSW Interactive Experiences are Taking Things Up a Notch
Autonomous Electric Cars
The Afkar Electric Cars Will Drive Short Distances Fully Autonomously
Compact Modular Drones
The Vector Hawk Unmanned Aircraft is Suitable for a Variety of Missions
Distraction-Discarding Apps
'Cell Control' Prevents Drivers from Using Their Phones
Connected Smoke Detectors
Birdi is a Home Safety Device that Also Measures Air Quality
Viral Illness-Tracking Apps
The Viral Hemorrhagic Fever App is Used for Tracking Ebola
Food Expiry Apps
'The Fridge' is an App That Warns When Your Groceries Will Spoil
App-Connected Car Trackers
Zubie Keeps Tabs on Driving Habits and Automotive Health
Travel Tip Calculators
'Tip This Much' Details How Much to Tip Around the World
Vehicle-Navigating Tablets
The Innovative Audi Android Tablet Debuted at CES 2014
Menstruation-Inspired Periodic Tables
This Period Periodic Table Enlightens Us on Female Cycles
Weather-Sensing Airplanes
Southwest Airlines Installs Climate Sensors on Their Planes
Self-Driving Car Commercials
The Hyundai Empty Car Convoy Ad Demonstrates Smart Caring Features
Self-Driving Mini-Trucks
The US Marine Corps is Developing a Fully Autonomous Mini-Truck
Voice-Ordering Pizza Apps
The Domino's Dom Mobile Service is the Chain's Own Version of Siri
Mountable Mobile Protectors
The Arkhippo Tilt iPhone Case Introduces Better Hands-Free Handset Use
Medical Photo Sharing Apps
The InsightMedi App Helps Professionals Connect & Share Medical Photos
Simplistic Wireless Sprinkler Systems
Lono Sprinkler is Controlled from Your Smartphone
Image-Stabilizing Androids
The LG G Pro 2 is Going to be Packed with Photography Specifications
Amazing Vein-Mapping Goggles
The Smart Vein Locator Projects Patient's Veins onto Their Skin
Zipper-Like Charging Bracelets
The ComboZip is for Fashion, Charging and Memory
3D Iconic Painting Recreations
Ekho Brings 'The Battle of Buda' to Life in This Reinterpretation
Context Awareness Apps
The Location Tracking PlaceUs Uses Automation to Maintain Close Connections
Robotic Bread Browners
The Automatic Toast Machine Enhances the Technology of Breakfast Prep
Interactive Tactile Routers
The Almond+ is the World’s First Touchscreen Router
Carbon Copy Supercar Clones
The McLaren F1 Replica is a Subtle Tribute to the Iconic British Ride
Helmet Cooling Systems
KoldRush is a System That Cools Cyclists By Dripping Water Onto Their Heads
Diverse Workout-Tracking Apps
The Active Fitness App Helps to Set Goals for a Range of Activities
Live Marriage Musical Performances
The 59th Grammy Awards Married Same Sex Couples on the Stage
3D Space Simulating Software
This Space Simulation Software Gives us a New View of Outer Space
Brash Booming Convertibles
The Mercedes Benz SL 400 Sport Has Sound Woofers Built into Its Chassis