# Automated Hobby Sensor-driven personal interests point to fun as a means to an end. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Nov 22, 2016 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-hobby ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.3/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Automated Hobby trend? **Automated Hobby:** Hobbies are typically treated as a space for relaxation and fun, however the integration of sensors into areas of personal interest shows a redefinition of the hobby. Implementing sensors and elements of gamification into fun treats spare time as a means to an end. This shows a greater emphasis placed on upward mobility that in some ways, is counteractive to relaxation. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 27, 2016 to Feb 27, 2017 - Published: Nov 22, 2016 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [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, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Automated Hobby trend ### Sensor-driven Hobbies The integration of sensors in personal interests is transforming hobbies into means to an end. ### Smart Sensors Smart sensors are a vital part of the automation process that is revolutionizing industries. ### Smart Tracking for Improvement Automated tracking systems offer real-time analysis, changing the way people track their improvement. ## What the Automated Hobby trend means for industry ### For Home Brewing Industry Automated brewing machines offer a new business model for the growing home brewing industry. ### For Robotics Industry The Butler and DribbleUp demonstrate the capability of robots in domestic and sports related settings. ### For Smart Agriculture Industry Gardening and crop production are being redefined by integrating new smart tracking and monitoring systems. ## Workshop question How can your brand push consumers to maximize their experience? ## Trend signals for Automated Hobby Trend score 3.3 out of 10, from popularity 43%, activity 48%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 43% - Activity: 48% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Automated Hobby trend 6 featured examples from Jul 27, 2016 to Feb 27, 2017. - [Wine-Serving Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serve-wine): The Butler Robot Can Serve Wine That Suits Your Preference (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement wine-serving robots in hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality establishments to enhance customer experiences and improve efficienc… - [Smart Golf Game Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-tracking): The 'Golf Pad LINK' Enables Automated Game Tracking (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The 'Golf Pad LINK' presents opportunities for sports technology companies to develop advanced game tracking systems for various sports. - [Intelligent Garden Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-and-plant-health): The Xiaomi Mi Flora Flower and Plant Health Monitor Measures Vitals (Category: Tech) Implication: The Xiaomi Mi Flora and its plant health monitoring technology present an opportunity for innovation in the gardening industry. - [Smart Garden-Monitoring Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-growing): The 'Motorleaf' Indoor Growing System Tracks Conditions (Category: Tech) Implication: Smart garden gadgets like the 'Motorleaf' are creating an opportunity for innovators to develop new technologies that make crop production more efficient and effective. - [At-Home Cider Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cider-brewer): This Machine Converts Fruit Into Craft Ciders and Wine (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Alchema's cider brewer disrupts the craft beverage industry by empowering consumers to create their own unique alcoholic beverages at home, challenging traditional models of produ… - [Dribble-Dissecting Basketballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dribbleup): The 'DribbleUp' App Comes with a Regulation NBA Basketball (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The integration of technology with basketballs and other sports equipment opens up new avenues for growth and innovation in the sports equipment industry. ## 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)