The art of tattooing may have become extremely mainstream over the last few years, but artist Anthony Antonellis has decided to take it to another level. Instead of traditional ink, he has embedded an RFID chip into his hand so that his 'tattoo' can only be seen on a smartphone. Not only that, but Anthony Antonellis can change whatever appears on the screen at will. At the time he got the chip embedded, he had programmed it to display a rainbow gif.
Although based in New York City, Anthony Antonellis maintains that he lives and works on the Internet. This provides a bit of insight behind his unique tattoo. While the RFID chip is being used for artistic purposes, it could certainly lead to bigger and better things such as data storage.
RFID Chip Tattoos
Artist Anthony Antonellis Embeds a Re-Programmable Chip into His Hand
Trend Themes
1. RFID Chip Implants - The trend towards RFID implant technology offers new possibilities for personal identification and connectivity.
2. Internet of Things Wearables - Apparel, jewelry and other personal accessories offering integrated technology are likely to see increasing demand.
3. Digital Body Modification - Growing numbers of consumers view technology-enhanced body modification as a form of self-expression.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - RFID chip implants could be used to enhance medical treatment and manage patient data.
2. Fashion - With the rise of IoT wearables, fashion and technology may converge to create new, tech-enhanced apparel designs.
3. Gaming - RFID implant technology opens up new possibilities for game design and interaction.