Category
Life-Stages
Constructible Franchises
Trend cluster
Category
Participative Kids
Tech
Movement is encouraged through tech devices to get kids more active.
2.7
Trend score
Trend
What is the Participative Kids Tech trend?
Participative Kids Tech: In an ironic move, parents are turning to tech to encourage physical activity among youths. Providing games and activities that require physical participation, these techniques reflect a happy medium between technological and tangible play.
Trend themes
Themes within the Participative Kids Tech trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Active Gaming
The trend of active gaming is encouraging children to exercise while playing games.
02
Interactive Technology
Interactive technology is becoming more popular, providing a happy medium between technological and tangible play.
03
Wearable Tech for Kids
Wearable tech for kids is motivating them to live an active and playful lifestyle.
Industry implications
What the Participative Kids Tech trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Technology
Technology companies can develop interactive games and wearable devices that encourage physical activity and play for children.
For
Toy
The toy industry can create more interactive and tech-driven toys that promote physical activity and play for children.
For
Fitness
The fitness industry can incorporate interactive technology to motivate children to engage in physical activity and make fitness more fun and playful for them.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Participative Kids Tech
Trend score 2.7 out of 10, from popularity 44%, activity 30%, freshness 8%.
Popularity44%
Activity30%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial (not a primary audience)
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Participative Kids Tech trend
5 featured examples from Aug 17, 2013 to May 15, 2015CategoryLife-Stages
Active Gaming Wristbands
The PowaBand Encourages Kids to Earn Points from Real-Life Exercise
The PowaBand is an innovative wearable device that combines gaming and fitness tracking.
CategoryLife-Stages
Kinetic Spelling Games
Spelling Stomp Has Kids Step on an Interactive Mat to Learn Words
Education companies can capitalize on the trend towards more physical and interactive learning experiences
CategoryFashion
Interactive Activity Chronographs
A Smartwatch for Kids Turns Sports and Physical Play into a Game
The industry focused on developing innovative smartwatches and wearable devices specifically designed for children.
CategoryTech
Breaking Dancing Robot Toys
DiscoRobo Busts a Move at CES 2014
The entertainment and consumer electronics industry can leverage advancements in robotics technology to create innovative and engaging robotic toys for entertainment purposes.
CategoryTech
Interactive Pokemon Game Controllers
Catch Favorite Characters with the Pokemon Monster Ball
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate interactive features into toys to enhance engagement and playability.
