Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Prevention
Tech
Consumers look to sophisticated ways to make healthy living easier.
3.5
Trend score
Trend
What is the Prevention Tech trend?
Prevention Tech: The popularity of fitness trackers is expanding to include tasks far beyond the traditional sphere of health tracking. As consumers rely more heavily on technology for guidance, tech that enables the prevention of negative health attributes is broadening the perceived market for products that treat consumers worries rather than problems.
Trend themes
Themes within the Prevention Tech trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Prevention-focused wearable technology
As consumers rely more heavily on technology for guidance, tech that enables the prevention of negative health attributes is broadening the perceived market for products that treat consumers worries rather than problems.
02
Specialised wearables for chronic conditions
Wearable technology is becoming more and more specific and tailored to the needs of individuals.
03
Advanced tracking and monitoring capabilities
Fitness trackers and wearable devices are now incorporating increasingly sophisticated tracking and monitoring capabilities.
Industry implications
What the Prevention Tech trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Health and wellness technology
Opportunities abound for innovative wearable devices and other health technologies aimed at preventing negative health outcomes.
For
Elder care technology
Elderly fall prevention shoes and other related technologies present a valuable market for companies looking to develop specialized products for senior citizens.
For
Addiction management technology
The development of the SmartStop nicotine delivery device points to a larger trend toward wearable technology aimed at managing addiction.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Prevention Tech
Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 57%, activity 39%, freshness 8%.
Popularity57%
Activity39%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Prevention Tech trend
6 featured examples from Jan 22 to Jul 24, 2014CategoryLifestyle
Oxygen-Monitoring Fitness Trackers
The Withings Pulse O2 Fitness Tracker Tracks Your Health Level
The fitness and wellness industry can capitalize on the growing demand for fitness trackers with blood oxygen monitoring capabilities, offering consumers a new way to track and im…
CategoryTech
Rage-Preventing Gaming Headsets
The Immersion Headset Can Control Your Gaming Rage
The gaming technology industry has an opportunity to develop innovative products that can prevent gamers' rage and enhance their overall gaming experience.
CategoryLife-Stages
Fall-Preventing Shoes
The B-Shoes Help Elderly People Avoid Falls and Keep Their Footing
The healthcare industry could benefit from the incorporation of fall-preventing shoes for their senior patients, reducing hospital visits and associated costs.
CategoryLifestyle
Smoking Cessation Wearables
The SmartStop Electronic Gadget Delivers Nicotine Through Your Skin
Healthcare providers can leverage the use of wearable technology to provide convenient and personalized solutions to those seeking help to quit smoking.
CategoryLifestyle
Breath-Monitoring Wearables
This Activity Tracker App and Stone is Designated for State of Mind
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive advancements in wearable technology by integrating breath-monitoring capabilities into existing devices.
CategoryLifestyle
Epileptic Episode Trackers
Dialog by Artefact Helps Monitor and Manage Chronic Seizures
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative medical devices and software solutions to improve the management of chronic health conditions like epilepsy.
