# Artificial Instrument Consumers seek self-betterment through AI-adapted instruments. By [Joey Haar](https://www.trendhunter.com/joeyisa), Research Writer | Published Sep 22, 2017 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/artificial-instrument ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.6/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Artificial Instrument trend? **Artificial Instrument:** The contemporary consumer is constantly searching for means of self-improvement, but, inculcated by the speed and efficiency surrounding their interactions with modern brands and products, self-improvement via learning a traditional musical instrument seems excessively inefficient. Instruments that incorporate AI into their interfaces ease and expedite instruction, engendering the convenience to which consumers are accustomed. Brands that harness AI in similar ways stand a better chance of keeping consumers' attentions through unavoidably lengthy processes. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 2 to Sep 22, 2017 - Published: Sep 22, 2017 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Artificial Instrument trend ### AI-Adapted Instruments Brands that incorporate AI into instruments and interfaces will ease the learning curve for consumers, increasing convenience and keeping their attention. ### Interactive Education Devices Integrating interactive designs into education devices such as music instruments will speed up the learning process while making it fun and rewarding. ### Portable Learning Aids Creating more portable learning aids such as light strips and tactile digital instruments will allow consumers to practice and learn on-the-go without limitations. ## What the Artificial Instrument trend means for industry ### For Smart Instrument Manufacturing Companies that manufacture smart instruments and incorporate AI interfaces will dominate the market and meet increased consumer demand. ### For Music Education Services Music education services that integrate interactive devices will provide more engaging, effective and profitable learning solutions. ### For Consumer Electronics Companies that develop portable and innovative consumer electronics will appeal to consumers seeking convenient and efficient self-betterment experiences. ## Workshop question Identify the worst pain point among your brands' interactions with consumers. How could you make use of AI to improve that interaction? ## Trend signals for Artificial Instrument Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 48%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 52% - Activity: 48% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Artificial Instrument trend 6 featured examples from Mar 2 to Sep 22, 2017. - [Interactive Education Ukuleles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuan-man-ukulele): The 'Yuan Man' Ukulele Uses Integrated Lights to Teach You to Play (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The 'Yuan Man' Ukulele presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the music education industry by offering a more engaging and interactive learning experience. - [Tactile Digital Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-music-device): The 'NOMAD' is an App-Enabled Instrument That Can Be Played Anywhere (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Companies in the music technology industry can leverage disruptive innovations to create portable and immersive music devices. - [Assistive Smart Piano Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piano-system): The One Piano Strip Offers Portable Piano Learning Help (Category: Tech) Implication: The integration of LED light strips and companion smartphone apps onto traditional musical instruments is disruptive innovation opportunity in the musical instruments industry. - [Digital Piano Teaching Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/master-the-piano): The 'RainPlay' Enables Players to Master the Piano (Category: Tech) Implication: EdTech businesses can leverage the use of digital piano teaching devices like 'RainPlay' to create more interactive and gamified approaches for music education. - [Lesson-Teaching Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-keyboard): The ONE Light Portable Electronic Keyboard Provides Guided Lessons (Category: Tech) Implication: With its guided learning feature, the ONE Light Portable Electronic Keyboard offers disruptive innovation opportunities within the music education industry. - [Intelligent String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populele-smart-ukulele): The Populele Smart Ukulele's App and LEDs Trim the Learning Curve (Category: Unique) Implication: The success of the Populele smart ukulele suggests that music instrument manufacturers should explore the development of smart instruments and complementary smartphone apps to cat… ## 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)