# Anatomical Tech Gadgets embedded literally into the body show a true tech takeover. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Nov 27, 2013 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/anatomical-tech ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.2/10 - Evidence articles: 10 ## What is the Anatomical Tech trend? **Anatomical Tech:** Today's tech-controlled society has most consumers almost always on their phone, laptop, or tablet. Anatomical Tech takes this a step further by literally embedding gadgets into the body. This speaks to the dependency modern society has on technology, serving as a peek into a potentially further tech-controlled world of the future. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 10 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 7, 2013 to Jul 1, 2015 - Published: Nov 27, 2013 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Themes within the Anatomical Tech trend ### Body-Embedded Gadgets The dependency of modern society on technology could lead to a future where gadgets are literally embedded into the body. ### Smart and Sensor-Embedded Implants and Tattoos Developments in smart implants and tattoos that can track habits, monitor temperature, deliver notifications, and perform blood sugar tests could revolutionize the fields of healthcare, wearable technology, and fashion. ### Bionic Eye and Smart Image Capture Devices The Argus II bionic eye and other smart image capture devices that can help the visually impaired and stimulate retinal cells could disrupt the field of optometry and lead to new innovations in vision repair. ## What the Anatomical Tech trend means for industry ### For Healthcare Smart and sensor-embedded implants and tattoos that can track habits, monitor temperature, and perform blood sugar tests could shape the future of healthcare. ### For Wearable Technology Body-embedded gadgets, smart hair extensions, and sensor-embedded skin stickers could revolutionize the wearable technology industry. ### For Fashion Innovations such as smart hair extensions and hi-tech tattoos that offer convenience and self-expression opportunities could disrupt the fashion industry and change the game for wearable devices. ## Trend signals for Anatomical Tech Trend score 5.2 out of 10, from popularity 85%, activity 63%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 85% - Activity: 63% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Anatomical Tech trend 10 featured examples from Jun 7, 2013 to Jul 1, 2015. - [Hi-Tech Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitech-tattoo): NewDealDesign Imagines Embedded Wearable Technology (Category: Tech) Implication: Embedded hi-tech tattoos present a disruptive innovation opportunity in the wearable technology industry, offering new features and functions. - [Temperature-Tracking Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-skin): Bionic Skin Can Detect the Human Body's Internal Temperature (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing temperature tracking technologies that can improve patient care and monitoring. - [Diabetic-Monitoring Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blood-sugar-test): This Temporary Patch Performs a Blood Sugar Test Without a Needle (Category: Tech) Implication: The healthcare industry can invest in developing innovative wearable medical devices that can improve the patient experience. - [Bionic Eye Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-eye): Second Sight's Argus II Gives The Gift of Vision to the Blind (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The bionic eye technology developed by Second Sight has the potential to disrupt the traditional practices and treatment options in the optometry industry. - [Notification-Providing Wigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-wig): Sony's SmartWig is a Smartphone Lodged in Your Hair (Category: Tech) Implication: The fashion and beauty industry can explore the integration of wearable technology in hairpieces to offer unique and technologically advanced products. - [Mobile-Controlling Skin Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iskin): The iSkin Stickers Can Be Used to Control Mobile Devices (Category: Tech) Implication: The iSkin stickers present opportunities for mobile technology to adopt alternative modes of human-computer interaction. - [RFID Chip Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-antonellis): Artist Anthony Antonellis Embeds a Re-Programmable Chip into His Hand (Category: Unique) Implication: RFID chip implants could be used to enhance medical treatment and manage patient data. - [Smart Hair Extentions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hairware): Hairware Extensions Are Capable of Carrying Out Tasks (Category: Fashion) Implication: The beauty industry can explore new possibilities and create disruptive innovations by incorporating smart hair extensions. - [Oral Habit Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensorembedded-tooth): The Sensor-Embedded Tooth Shames People Who Eat or Smoke Too Much (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The sensor-embedded tooth disrupts the dental industry by introducing advanced monitoring and communication capabilities. - [Surgically Implanted Dieting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chugay): The Chugay Tongue Patch Makes it Impossible for Users to Eat (Category: Tech) Implication: The development of surgically implanted weight loss tools like the Chugay Tongue Patch creates opportunities for innovation within the medical devices industry. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - 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