# Automatic Assistance Consumers increasingly look for a helping hand through on-demand apps. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published Jun 13, 2017 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automatic-assistance ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Automatic Assistance trend? **Automatic Assistance:** Already used to looking at their phones when they need to look something up, the next step for consumers is looking to their phones for help in real life situations, from styling advice to pet healthcare. On-demand services are gaining ground in the app world, allowing small businesses to connect with a vast network of consumers seeking their specific services, demonstrating the increasing amount of trust consumers have for the on-demand business model. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 19, 2016 to Jun 1, 2017 - Published: Jun 13, 2017 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Automatic Assistance trend ### On-Demand Services On-demand services are gaining ground in the app world and demonstrating the increasing amount of trust consumers have for the on-demand business model. ### Real-Time Assistance Consumers are increasingly looking for real-time help in everyday situations through on-demand apps that use technology to connect them with professionals. ### Digital Platforms Digital platforms are revolutionizing the way we access services, enabling individuals to easily connect with professionals on-demand and get real-time help in a convenient way. ## What the Automatic Assistance trend means for industry ### For App Development Developing on-demand apps that provide real-time assistance in everyday situations is a burgeoning field with many opportunities for entrepreneurs and app developers. ### For Healthcare Services On-demand healthcare services have the potential to improve access to healthcare professionals and provide real-time assistance to patients with urgent medical needs. ### For Insurance Providers On-demand insurance providers are emerging as a solution to the challenges facing those involved in the sharing economy and representing a new frontier in the insurance industry. ## Workshop question What parts of your service could be streamlined to provide a more instantaneous service for consumers? ## Trend signals for Automatic Assistance Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 58%, activity 40%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 58% - Activity: 40% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Automatic Assistance trend 5 featured examples from Oct 19, 2016 to Jun 1, 2017. - [On-Demand Drone Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outdoor-street-light): 'Fleetlights' Outdoor Street Lights Can be Requested via a Mobile App (Category: Tech) Implication: The use of autonomous lighting drones can disrupt the traditional lighting industry by offering flexible, on-demand lighting solutions. - [On-Demand Education Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-help): The On-Teach App Instantly Connects Students with Teachers (Category: Tech) Implication: The on-demand education app market, represented by On-Teach, is disrupting the traditional education industry by offering convenient and personalized learning experiences to stude… - [On-Demand Stylist Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mfmk): MFMK Matches Users With Stylists to Answer Their Style Questions (Category: Business) Implication: The fashion industry must adapt to the growing trend of on-demand stylist services and virtual styling tools to stay relevant and meet the needs of consumers. - [On-Demand Pet Health Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petcoach): PetCoach Offers Professional Veterinary Advice 24/7 (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for companies to develop and provide digital tools and services focused on pet health. - [On-Demand Insurance Providers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-demand-insurance): Slice's 'Host Protection' is Affordable Option for Airbnb Hosts (Category: Business) Implication: The insurance industry can capitalize on the on-demand and digital insurance trends to offer innovative policies for the sharing economy and differentiate themselves from traditio… ## 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)