Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Automated
Eco
Instead of consuming less, users turn to automated ways to conserve.
4.4
Trend score
Trend
What is the Automated Eco trend?
Automated Eco: As the eco movement shows no sign of slowing down, consumers are turning to automated means of conserving instead of actively reducing. This shift towards automation in industries beyond the traditional sphere signifies a consumer preference for ways to enjoy new technologies without loss of convenience.
Trend themes
Themes within the Automated Eco trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Automated Conservation
Consumers are showing a preference for conserving resources through automated means, sparking innovation opportunities in the development of smart, efficient and sustainable appliances.
02
Smart Systems
The integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in various industries is fueling the development of smart systems that can predict, anticipate and respond to user needs.
03
Urban Agriculture
The growing demand for locally-sourced, sustainable food is driving the development of smart agriculture systems that use technology to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure optimal growth for plants.
Industry implications
What the Automated Eco trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Home Appliance
Home appliance manufacturers can develop smart, efficient and sustainable appliances that use automated means to conserve resources in response to consumer preference.
For
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Industries can leverage the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop smart systems that can predict, anticipate and respond to user needs, as seen in smart air conditioning and agriculture systems.
For
Sustainable Agriculture
The trend towards urban agriculture presents business opportunities for companies to develop smart agriculture systems that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure optimal plant growth for locally-sourced and sustainable food production.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Automated Eco
Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 80%, activity 45%, freshness 8%.
Popularity80%
Activity45%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Evidence
Examples of the Automated Eco trend
4 featured examples from Mar 5, 2014 to May 30, 2015CategoryEco
Intelligent Air Conditioning
Ambi Climate Syncs with Your AC for Optimal Efficiency and Comfort
Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop intelligent devices that automate and optimize home climate control systems.
CategoryEco
Automatic Kitchen Composting Containers
The FoodCycle Compost Machine Sterilizes Your Waste
The FoodCycle compost machine belongs to the home appliance industry, offering an opportunity for manufacturers to capitalize on the rising demand for eco-friendly solutions in ho…
CategoryEco
Smart Agriculture Systems
CoolFarm Supplies Plants with Water as Needed
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate artificial intelligence, machine learning, and IoT into farming practices to increase efficiency and sustainability.
CategoryEco
Energy-Saving Air Conditioners
This Smart Air Conditioner is a Perfect 2014 Earth Day Purchase
The Aros Smart Air Conditioner indicates the potential for companies in the home appliances industry to integrate smart technology for energy efficiency and convenience.
