Your measuring tape and yardstick will look a little outdated after you’ve seen all of these tech-savvy tape measures and rulers. Designers have been working hard to bring the tape measure and ruler into the 21st century. These two items are well and good in their current forms, but they could be better.
"Better" comes in the form of digital displays and re-imagined functionality. Almost all of these tech-savvy tape measures and rulers make it easier to measure oddly shaped objects. Most of these designs let you take measurements in ways not currently possible, such as by moving your fingers or drawing a line with a pencil. If you're interested in the future of measuring, and you know you are, then you'll want to check out all of these tech-savvy tape measures and rulers.
10 Tech-Savvy Measuring Devices
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Fingertip Measuring Devices
The Smart Finger Measurement Tool Makes Life Easy
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Clever Recalculating Rulers
The 0 Point Ruler Starts Counting Centimeters Where Your Pencil Stops
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Magnified Rulers
Product Tank Designs 'The New Rule' for the Visually Impaired
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Digital Measuring Devices
The Silk Tape Measure is for Modern Day Handymen
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Punctured Retractable Rulers
The Hole Measuring Tape by Sunghoon Jung Boasts a Basic Tweak
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Tape Measure Writing Utensils
The Electronic Pen is Designed to Make Written Measurements Easier
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Metric Conversion Tape Measures
The E Ink Ruler Easily Converts Inches to Centimeters
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Writing Utensil Rulers
The Free Form Ruler from Monocomplex is a Self-Measuring Pen
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Pocket Super Utensils
Be Handy Everywhere with the Kevin.23 Multi-Tool
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Flexible Measuring Devices
The Pocket Smart String Makes Measuring Odd Objects Easier
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Rapidly Retractable Multi-Tools
The 'Retractable EDC Tool' Lets You Access Your Tools In Style
Photography Brand Multitools
The Conceptual Leica Multi Multitool by Marco Barbosa is Branded
Digital Productivity Desk Devices
The 'Note' Desk Accessory Concept by Harshit Sahu is Intuitive
Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Will Have Advanced Sensors
Pro-Grade GPS Timepieces
The G-SHOCK Rangeman GPR-H100 Has a Durable, Shockproof Design
Rugged Outdoor-Ready Watches
G-SHOCK's New Line Comes with a Heart Rate Monitor And GPS
Dice-Shaped Gaming Consoles
unidice Elevates Analog or Digital Pastimes with Six Displays
Hyper-Modern Audio Recorders
The teenage engineering TP-7 Takes Voice Memos and More
Accessible Home Device Series
The Beyond Sight Line Caters to People with Visual Impairments
Digitized Knife Sharpeners
The Work Sharp Professional Precision Adjust Knife Sharpener is Secure
Entertaining Study Timer Devices
The Conceptual 'Summy' Study Timer Keeps Students Social
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
AI-Powered Calculators
The 'OBSCURA' Calculator Concept by Divyansh Tripathi is Ultra-Advanced
Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches
This Apple Watch Concept by Tien Hung Optimizes Efficiency
Multipurpose Diagnostic Health Monitors
Withings BeamO Shows Off a Four-in-One Design at CES 2024
Visualized Professional Time Trackers
The Conceptual 'Tempo' Time Tracker is Intuitive
Electronic Ink Keyboard Peripherals
The 'Gauge' Keyboard by Designer Dot Can Change Languages
Luxury Smartwatch Models
The Latest TAG Heuer Connected Wearables Come in Two Options
Digital Analog Wireless Speakers
mark&draw Design Creates the Dynamic MARK HI-FI Speaker
Multi-Functional Kitchen Tools
Lékué's Slider System Reimagines the Measuring Cup and Spoon
Biometric Pull-Up Bars
The 'Grip' Pull-Up Bar Concept Measures Body Fat and Muscle
Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings
Casio and Stasto Stand Stones Present Timepiece Rings
Single-Piece Silicone Measuring Cups
The 'Boi' Measuring Cup by Hatice Esra SUNGUR is Malleable
Digital Watch-Replicated Erasers
G-SHOCK Presents Erasers Replicating the DW-5600 Watch
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances
The Hybrid Kitchen Aid by Rishikesh Sonawane is Intuitive
Smart At-Home Nail Salons
Nimble Uses Robotics and AI to Scan, Paint and Dry Nails
Design-Conscious Tool Sets
The HOTO Tools Hand Tool Set Can Be Stored Anywhere
Tech-Equipped Classroom Lecterns
This Smart Lectern from the TZEN Studio is Sleek and Stylish
One-Button Laser Measures
The HOTO Smart Laser Measure Pro Measures Distance and Documents
Automatically Scrolling Rings
This Handy Wearable Turns the Pages of e-Readers & Scrolls TikTok
Smart Cutting Boards
VersaWare is Introducing a Next-Gen Kitchen Tool at CES 2023
Modular Laser Measure Devices
The 'M-Cube' Laser Measure Has an Adaptable Design
Strength Training Wearables
Whoop's Strength Training Feature Measures a Workout's Muscular Load
Sleek Vertical Digital Displays
The New LG WITTY Boasts an Adjustable Design Language
Compact Titanium Magnetic Screwdrivers
The M-20 Handyman by Vans Z. H. Lan is Precise
Elegant Countertop Coffee Scales
The Fellow Tally Pro Studio Edition Has Brew Assist Mode and More
Seven-Sensor Health Monitors
The Tricorder.Zero Health and Fitness Tracker is All-in-One
Wearable At-Home Body Scanners
ZOZOFIT Brings Cutting-Edge Tech to the Homes of Consumers
Industrial Cutting Power Tools
The Worx ZipSnip Cutting Tool Makes Quick Work of Materials
Bit-Bearing Multitool Pens
The Second-Generation 'Tool Pen' Promises Streamlined Bit Access
Photography-Focused Smartphone Accessories
These Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Accessories are Compact
Refill-Friendly Ruler Pens
Rulapen Works as a 2-in-1 Multifunctional Durable Ruler and Pen with
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
Exact Age Calculators
The Age Calculator Tells You Your Exact Age to the Day
AR Vacuuming Apps
Dyson CleanTrace Identifies Areas That Have Yet to Be Cleaned
Digital Pattern Projection Systems
Ditto Uses AI & Digital Projection to Make Paperless Patterns
Curvaceous Analog Designer Rulers
The Ruler_C Concept Updates a Simple Yet Essential Tool
Digital Design Desktop Rulers
The 'NeoRuler' Measures Smartly in Any Unit
Traditional Timekeeper Watches
The 'Beads of Time' Watch by Eshaan Kothari Has Ancient Inspiration
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Minimal Desk Accessories Concepts
The DESKRISK Series Organizes the Working Space
Ergonomic 3D-Printed Pens
ADD APT is a "Superior Writing Tool" That is Incredibly Comfortable
Real-Time Digitizing Note-Taking Tools
The Nuwa Pen by Nuwa Bridges the Physical & Digital
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Touchscreen Wireless Microphone
Saramonic's BlinkMe B2 Delivers Crisp Audio in Most Spaces
E-Ink Digital Wall Displays
Chester Chen Designs the Fusion to Maximize Productivity
Ultra-Precise Coffee Scales
The Fellow Tally Pro Precision Scale Has a Brew Assist Mode
Interactive Meat Thermometers
The Conceptual Midea Head Cook Cooking Probe Monitors Meals
Portable Health Monitoring Devices
The Fitrus Plus 3.0 is Packed with Various Upgrades
Braille-Equipped Memo Devices
The 'TEXT.ure' Memo Device Lets Users Read Notes in Private
Health-Tracking Sleek Wearables
The Ring One Features a Plethora of Tracking Technology
Motion-Sensing Wristwatches
The Casio Digital Basic GDB500 Series Shares Simple Step Trackers
Cellular-Connected Body Scales
The Withings Body Pro 2 Works Well for Patient Care and More
AI-Powered Measuring Tools
3DLook's New AI Tool Helps Accurately Measure the Body for Shopping
Multifunctional Renovation Tools
The MAKA is a Laser Measure Device with Multiple Functions
Intentional Modern Day Tools
Inside Then Out Boasts a Line of Elegant & Slick Minimalist Products
Camera-Mounted Photo Digitizers
This Device Lets You Transform Film Negatives Into Digital Files
Sticky Note Printers
Mangoslab's Nemonic Gen 2 Brings Memo Making to a New Generation
Programmable QR Code Tags
Openscreen's Cloud Tags Help Users Digitize Their Lives
Connected Productivity Assistant Timers
The 'Focush' Productivity Timer Keeps Users Focused
Elevated Tracking Tag Designs
Samsung's SmartTag 2 is Set to Launch with a New Look
Two-Part Kitchen Scales
The Conceptual 'Lari' Weighing Scale by Theodore Simon is Minimalist
Convenient Workout Devices
Twelve South Debuts Options for Enhanced Workouts with Apple Devices
AI-Powered DIY Home Apps
Praxis Introduces New Features to Its Praxis Plus App
Versatile Kitchen Multi-Tools
GripFlip Aims to Streamline the Cooking Process Through Design
Unique Timekeeping Devices
TempoFlow is a Rolling Ball Clock Project Based in Hong Kong
Durable Low-Energy Item Trackers
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 Boasts Ultra Wideband Technology
Connected Outdoor Cooking Thermometers
The GrillEye Max Supports Precision Grilling and Cooking
Fitness-Tracking Smart Rings
The Ultrahuman Ring Helps Track Health-Related Information
Colorful Elevated Glassware Lines
Great Jones Launches Beyond Measure and Spout
Miniature Blood Pressure Monitors
The 'BPClip' Uses Smartphone Cameras to Assess Blood Pressure
Smartphone Blood Pressure Readers
The 'BPClip' is an 80-Cent Blood Pressure Analyzer for Phones
AI-Powered Body Scanners
The 'FitMe' 3D Body Scanner Measures Body Fat and More
Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils
The 'PENTAPA' Mechanical Drop Pencil is Cleverly Designed
All-Weather Cooking Thermometers
The ChefsTemp ProTemp Plus Has a Precision, Wireless Design
Digitized Skincare Platforms
Skin Surveyor Fuses Skin Health and Technology
Analog-to-Digital Drawing Toolkits
The Shaper Trace Helps with Digitizing Sketches
Creator-Centric Portable Monitors
These OLED Monitors Enable Seamless Drawing & Annotating
Activity-Tracking Watch Upgrades
The New MyFitnessPal Updates Allows Users to Track Workouts
Organized Digital Whiteboards
Eyre Modernizes the Whiteboard with Meeting Summaries and Tasks
Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals
Reid Parsekian's Magic Mouse Touch Includes a Display
Device-Locating Digital Ecosystems
Google is Officially Launching its 'Find My Device' Service
Touchscreen Thermometer Apps
This App Lets Smartphones Take Body Temperature Readings
Connected Long-Range Meat Thermometers
The MEATER 2 Plus Offers 24-Hours of Recipe Monitoring
High-Speed Food Thermometers
The Typhur InstaProbe Digital Meat Thermometer Works in 0.5-Seconds
Non-Contact Smart Thermometers
HiiTCHECK is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
Connected Professional Tape Measures
The Acegmet DTX 10 Has a Three-in-One Design
Creative Professional Tablet Models
These New ViewSonic Graphics Tablets Come in Three Models
Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils
The PENTAPA is Created Entirely from Recycled Plastic
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Ergonomic Wearable Barcode Scanners
Honeywell Designs the Ring Scanner for Longer Comfort
Precision Coffee Brewing Scales
The acaia Pearl Model S Has a Pro-Grade Design
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Smart-Designed Body Scales
Withings Released Its Smart Scale Capable of Hiding Weight Measurement
Digitally Curated Styling Closets
LG's New LOOKandME Hanger Provides a Glance at an Outfit
AI-Powered Measurement Tools
Perfect Corp. Launches a New Measurement Tool for Fingers and Wrists
Clipping Pen Devices
The Clippen Can Be Easily Clipped onto Any Document
Hand-Tracking Devices
PalmPlug is a Precise Hand-Tracking Device
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
Low-Cost Entry-Level Styluses
The New Apple Pencil Has USB-C Connectivity and More
Metric-Tracking Smart Lightweight Rings
The Ultrahuman Ring AIR is a Sleep-Aiding Accessory
Transformational Cell Phone Tools
The Make-Roscope Transforms Your Phone into a Microscope
Custom Magnetic Keyboard Attachments
Far East Gadget and Tobalog Design the Typesticks
Downward-Facing Digital Cameras
Logitech Releases a Camera with an Articulating Arm
Efficient Calculator Solutions
Calcul.io is an Advanced and User-friendly Calculating Tool
Personal Portable Whiteboards
DadiichiGosei Presents a New Innovative Whiteboard Notebook
Connected Blood Pressure Monitors
Beurer Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitors Come in Three Models
Smart Life-Planning Apps
Last Plannr is More Than a Traditional To-Do List
Miniature Elastic Paper-Turning Aids
Plus Designs the Mecreicco Catch to Flip Papers Over
Refined Meat Slicing Scissors
The Precision Chef Kitchen Scissors Have a Serrated Blade
Movement-Monitoring Smart Pants
These Pants Use Optical Fibers to Detect Wearers' Activities
Click-Activated Modern Mechanical Pencils
Machine Era Introduces the Machine Era | Pencil
Outdoor Sales Kiosks
DynaScan Technologies Launches the New Kiosks for Outdoor Use
Instant Noodle-Inspired Measuring Cups
The Nissin Measuring Cup Resembles its Iconic Noodles
Fabric-Analyzing Smartphone Devices
This Near-Infrared Spectroscopy System is Advanced
Written-to-Digital To-Do Lists
Papper Let's Users Scan and Digitize Handwritten Notes and Lists
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Hybrid Angled Stationary Designs
The 25° Ruler by orangered life Has a Ergonomic Design
Precise In-Screen Rulers
Screen Ruler Provides Precise Measurements for Web Developers
Geometric Dynamic Stationary
The Hexagonal Ruler Creates Crisp and Clean Drawings
AR Ruler Apps
This App Uses AR to Measure Any Distance with One's Phone
Intelligent Grade Calculators
Smart Grade Calculator Helps Students Stay on Track
Connective Time Zone Apps
Clockwise Helps You Stay In Sync Across The Globe
Calculator Software Projects
Internet Archive's New Project is the Calculator Drawer
3D Streaming Camera Collections
Sick Launches the Ruler3000 3D Camera Lineup for Streaming
Advanced Kids Sizing Tools
Makip Introduces the New Unisize for Kids Sizing Technology