# Rugged Tablet Brands are launching tablets with durable designs for workplace needs. By [Colin Smith](https://www.trendhunter.com/Colin96), Senior Insights Analyst | Published Aug 10, 2023 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/rugged-tablet1 ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.0/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Rugged Tablet trend? **Rugged Tablet:** Brands are adapting to the increasing presence of smart technology on worksites with professional-focused rugged tablets. These tablets have larger, clearer displays than rugged smartphones, making them more suited for on-site collaboration and communication. ## The consumer insight behind the Rugged Tablet trend Workers in physical labor industries, such as construction or engineering, often require smart technologies to view plans and instructions, and communicate with other workers. These workers cannot afford to have technology be fragile, like many smart devices are. While these users have previously used rugged phones, or phones with extensively protective cases, brands are now adapting to the needs of this industry in full with rugged, certified durable tablets. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 8, 2022 to Aug 10, 2023 - Published: Aug 10, 2023 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Rugged Tablet trend ### Durable Tablets for Workplace Brands are adapting to the increasing presence of smart technology on worksites with professional-focused rugged tablets. ### Connectivity and Collaboration in Physical Labor Industries Workers in physical labor industries, such as construction or engineering, require smart technologies for on-site collaboration and communication. ### Full Adaptation to Industry Needs Brands are now adapting to the needs of physical labor industries with rugged, certified durable tablets. ## What the Rugged Tablet trend means for industry ### For Construction Construction workers need durable tablets for viewing plans and instructions, and communicating with other workers. ### For Engineering Engineers require robust tablets for accessing and collaborating on project designs and data. ### For Technology The technology industry must develop rugged tablets that meet the specific requirements of physical labor industries. ## Workshop question How can your brand adapt to the needs of physical labor industries by developing products curated for these workers and their environments? ## Trend signals for Rugged Tablet Trend score 3.0 out of 10, from popularity 43%, activity 31%, freshness 17%. - Popularity: 43% - Activity: 31% - Freshness: 17% ## Examples of the Rugged Tablet trend 5 featured examples from Nov 8, 2022 to Aug 10, 2023. - [Hybrid Rugged Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rt7-titan): The RT7 Titan Rugged Tablet Doubles as a Massive Portable Power Bank (Category: Tech) Implication: The advancements in rugged tablets like the RT7 Titan present disruptive innovation opportunities for the technology industry. - [Active Cooling Tablet Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesa-pro-rugged-tablet): The Juniper Mesa Pro Rugged Tablet is Ready for Field Use (Category: Tech) Implication: The Juniper Mesa Pro Rugged Tablet's durability, active cooling, and sunlight-readable display could greatly benefit professionals in industries like agriculture and forestry. - [Durable 5G Field Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-algiz-10xr): The Handheld Algiz 10XR Rugged Windows Tablet is Pro-Grade (Category: Tech) Implication: Construction workers who need to manage inventory on-site could benefit from using rugged field technology with integrated barcode scanners. - [Rugged Field-Ready Tablet Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durabook-u11): The Durabook U11 Supports Productivity From Anywhere (Category: Tech) Implication: The technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities to create even more durable and high-performance computing devices. - [High-Durable Smart Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-design-tablet): Hisense Launches Hisense P50 5G with Strong Defense and Rugged Designs (Category: Tech) Implication: Companies in the consumer electronics industry can explore the market for rugged and 5G-enabled tablets. ## 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)