# Inclusive Tech Multi-sensory gadgets allow everyone to enjoy the world wide web. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Mar 24, 2015 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/inclusive-tech ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.8/10 - Evidence articles: 9 ## What is the Inclusive Tech trend? **Inclusive Tech:** Though in the past, tech for the blind or deaf was rooted solely in functional assistance, the rise of tech as entertainment sees inclusive gadgets made solely for the purpose of fun. This shows that in today's tech society, leading a rich life with an impairment is easier than ever before. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 9 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 7, 2013 to Mar 24, 2015 - Published: Mar 24, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Inclusive Tech trend ### Inclusive Tech Multisensory gadgets made solely for the purpose of fun show that in today's tech society, leading a rich life with an impairment is easier than ever before. ### Adaptive Smart Devices In today's digital world, designers are exploring ways to make everyday devices adaptive, with tools like tactile interfaces, audio feedback and vibration-based alerts available for people who are visually and hearing impaired. ### Assistive Artificial Intelligence As artificial intelligence technology continues to advance, startups are developing new applications to assist those with disabilities, from barcode scanners that read product details aloud to smart home assistants that respond to voice commands. ## What the Inclusive Tech trend means for industry ### For Health Care and Wellness Developers creating differentiated solutions for adaptive smart devices have the potential to help a large market of individuals who need better accessibility in their daily lives. ### For Consumer Electronics As the market for accessible technology grows, the consumer electronics industry has the chance to create products that are both stylish and functional across a diverse range of customer needs. ### For Artificial Intelligence As AI technology continues to advance, innovators should explore how it can be harnessed to help an even broader range of disabilities. ## Trend signals for Inclusive Tech Trend score 4.8 out of 10, from popularity 82%, activity 53%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 82% - Activity: 53% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Inclusive Tech trend 9 featured examples from Jul 7, 2013 to Mar 24, 2015. - [Braille-Friendly Tablet Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibrailler-app): The iBrailler App Effectively Accommodates the Visually Challenged (Category: Social Good) Implication: The iBrailler app highlights opportunities for innovation in tablet technology, specifically in the development of braille-friendly features and user interfaces for visually impai… - [Braille Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-phone): This Braille Phone is Designed By An Indian Start-Up (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The health industry can explore the Braille phone trend to design more innovative solutions for other disabilities and illnesses. - [Vibration-Based Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartwatch-for-the-deaf): This Smartwatch for the Deaf Employs Visual and Tactile Feedback (Category: Fashion) Implication: The wearable technology industry has the opportunity to develop smartwatches that cater to the needs of the deaf community. - [Blind Buying Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-barcode-scanner): This Braille Barcode Scanner Helps the Visually Impaired Choose Products (Category: Business) Implication: Retailers can benefit from offering more accessible products and shopping experiences for individuals with disabilities. - [Video Conversation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-new-startup): This Creative New Startup Helps Video Conversations Suit Your Schedule (Category: Tech) Implication: The software development industry can leverage video-conversation technology to create new innovative solutions for communication and collaboration. - [Interactive Braille Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactalis-tablet): The Tactalis Tablet is the Innovative Tablet That Touches Back (Category: Tech) Implication: The Tactalis Tablet presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the accessibility technology sector, driving forward advancements in inclusive technology solutions. - [Tactile Braille Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-cellphone): This Braille Cellphone Helps the Blind Make Phone Calls Easily (Category: Tech) Implication: The technology industry has the opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for accessible and inclusive devices like tactile braille cellphones. - [Music-Materializing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibetunes-app): The Vibetunes App Lets Deaf People Enjoy Music (Category: Marketing) Implication: The concept and execution of the Vibetunes app by Y&R Columbia demonstrates the potential for disruptive innovation in the advertising and marketing industry, particularly in camp… - [Eardrum-Protecting Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realloud-earphones): The RealLoud Earphones Provide Big Sound with Less Ear Damage (Category: Tech) Implication: RealLoud Earphones have disruptive innovation potential in the audio technology industry. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - 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