# Academic Automation Tech companies merge educational tools with digital products. By [Jordy E](https://www.trendhunter.com/JordyEleni) | Published May 19, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/academic-automation-technology-companies-merge-educational-tools-with-digit ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.5/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Academic Automation trend? **Academic Automation:** Technology companies are launching an expanding roster of digital products with educational features. Delivering on the need to be informed while on the go. Brands can also add further specifications for customers with features targeting individual demographics. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 1, 2014 to Feb 19, 2015 - Published: May 19, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Academic Automation trend ### Augmented Reality Education Combining new technologies and history offers exciting new educational tools and opportunities for AR kit providers. ### Gamification of Learning Gamified learning experiences enhance student engagement and creates new opportunities for mobile game developers and edtech companies. ### Mobile Learning Platforms With the increasing popularity of online education, creating a platform for remote learning offers a significant opportunity for mobile apps in the education industry. ## What the Academic Automation trend means for industry ### For AR Providers The combination of history education and AR technologies, presents an exciting opportunity for AR tech providers to develop innovative solutions for education. ### For EdTech The gamification of learning offers new opportunities for edtech companies, making SAT prep and other knowledge based learning more engaging and interactive. ### For Mobile App Developers With the boom in online learning, creating a mobile learning platform provides an exciting opportunity for mobile app developers to get into the education sector. ## Workshop question How can you merge your offering with the consumer desire to be a better version of themselves? ## Trend signals for Academic Automation Trend score 2.5 out of 10, from popularity 43%, activity 25%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 43% - Activity: 25% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Academic Automation trend 4 featured examples from Oct 1, 2014 to Feb 19, 2015. - [Augmented History Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berlin-wall): The Timetraveler App Lets You See What the Berlin Wall Used To Be Like (Category: Social Good) Implication: The integration of augmented reality in historical tourism can provide a new revenue stream for tourism industry businesses. - [Exam Preparation Game Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sat-prep): The High School Story App Makes SAT Prep Less Stressful for Students (Category: Tech) Implication: The High School Story app and similar educational apps tap into the potential of edtech to create innovative technologies that improve the learning experience. - [Remote Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiziq): WizIQ Harnesses Mobile Technology for Learning on the Go (Category: Tech) Implication: Developing innovative solutions that leverage mobile devices for remote learning and virtual classrooms. - [Astrology Android Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-sky-map): The Google Sky Map Teaches About the Heavens On-Demand (Category: Tech) Implication: The development of astrology Android apps requires expertise in mobile app development and GPS/compass technology integration. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)