Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Prosthetic
Performance
Prosthetic limbs and exoskeletons enhance motor skills.
2.8
Trend score
Trend
What is the Prosthetic Performance trend?
Prosthetic Performance: Prosthetics and exoskeletons that are not designed for people with disabilities, but athletes and individuals looking to boost performance or motor skills, are on the rise. These products function as a physical, body-related parallel to the rise in popularity of AI technologies that enhance intelligence and function-related human abilities.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Prosthetic Performance trend
Performance-bettering products and tools are increasingly popular as consumers look to reach new heights in what they can accomplish. Because of the competitive nature of athletics and adventure-based activities, many consumers are more concerned with trying new things than they are perfecting small attainable goals.
Trend themes
Themes within the Prosthetic Performance trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Performance-enhancing prosthetics and exoskeletons
Prosthetic and exoskeleton technologies are not designed only for people with disabilities but also for athletes and individuals looking to boost performance or motor skills.
02
Use of plastics, fabrics and air for transmission
Plastics, fabrics and air are emerging as an alternative for metals and motors in exoskeletons and prosthetic designs.
03
Lightweight and wearable exoskeleton concepts
Exoskeleton concepts are becoming not only easy-to-wear but also focusing on providing comfort and support for individuals who have trouble getting around or undergoing physical therapy.
Industry implications
What the Prosthetic Performance trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Medical and Healthcare
Advancements in exoskeleton and prosthetic designs can help revolutionize the healthcare industry by providing new and effective options for those in need of physical therapy.
For
Sports and Athletic Equipment
Prosthetics and exoskeleton designs that enhance performance have the potential to disrupt the sports and athletic equipment industry by providing athletes with a competitive edge.
For
Fashion and Design
The use of innovative materials and futuristic design elements can influence new fashion trends in prosthetics and exoskeletons.
Workshop question
How could your brand better enable consumers to boost their abilities, within its area of expertise?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Prosthetic Performance
Trend score 2.8 out of 10, from popularity 38%, activity 37%, freshness 8%.
Popularity38%
Activity37%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Prosthetic Performance trend
4 featured examples from Jul 6, 2017 to Jan 22, 2019CategoryArt & Design
Performance-Enhancing Prosthetics
The Marie-T Prosthetic Changes the Way Ballerinas Perform
The advent of prosthetics that enhance performance in sports presents new opportunities for innovation in fields such as biomechanics, kinesiology, and sports equipment manufactur…
CategoryLifestyle
Performance-Enhancing Exoskeletons
The Roam Robotics Ski Exoskeleton is Lightweight and Powerful
The Roam Robotics Ski Exoskeleton is an example of how exoskeletons can enhance performance in winter sports, and could disrupt the ski industry in the near future.
CategoryTech
Controllable Prosthetic Thumbs
The 'Third Thumb' Allows Users to Extend Their Natural Abilities
Innovating new prosthetic devices for users with different needs and abilities.
CategoryLifestyle
Lightweight Exoskeleton Concepts
Samsung's Exoskeletons Hint at the Future of Care & Assistance
The healthcare industry can benefit from exoskeleton rehabilitation technology, which can be used both in clinical settings and at home by patients and caregivers, particularly fo…
