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50 Innovative Modular Products

From Bat-Identifying Phone Attachments to Modular Tent Systems

— July 10, 2017 — Eco
Modular products have been popping up in various industries, preforming a variety of functions.

Modular products accept or provide upgrades to existing systems. For example, the Essential Phone is designed to accept new hardware upgrades and accessories as they become available. Instead of having to buy a whole new phone when the newest technology is released, consumers can now save time and money by adding to or improving specific components of the device. This concept is particularly compelling to Millennial and Gen Z consumers with limited disposable income but a strong desire for cutting-edge technology.

Products like the 'Smartphone STI Test' let users expand the ability of their existing devices without having to splurge on a whole new system. Combining technologies in this way lets users be more independent and self-reliant.

By being able to add on to and customize products, consumers now have the ability to better control purchasing decisions and personalize every aspect of their lives.
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Utilitarian Ukulele Humidifers
Utilitarian Ukulele Humidifers
D'Addario's New Humidifier Prevents Damage to Ukulele Materials
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Miniature USB Microphones
Miniature USB Microphones
The 'Blue Raspberry' is a Portable and Powerful Voice Recorder
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Port-Splicing Smartphone Cases
Port-Splicing Smartphone Cases
The 'JackPack' Creates an iPhone 7 Headphone Jack When Installed
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Adaptable Home Security Modules
Adaptable Home Security Modules
The Piper NV's Simple Interface Can Accept Home Security Add-Ons
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360-Degree Smartphone Cameras
360-Degree Smartphone Cameras
Motorola Has Unveiled a 360-Degree Moto Mod Camera
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Modular Attachment Smartphones
Modular Attachment Smartphones
The Alcatel A5 4G LTE Smartphone Has Interchangeable Components
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Adjustable App-Controlled Sofas
Adjustable App-Controlled Sofas
The Lift-Bit Sofa Can be Reconfigured with Gestures or an App
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Smartphone STI Tests
Smartphone STI Tests
Luminostics Enables At-Home STD Testing Using a Smartphone Attachment
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3D Smartphone Camera Adapters
3D Smartphone Camera Adapters
The Kula Bebe Turns Any Phone into a 3D Camera
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Bat-Identifying Phone Attachments
Bat-Identifying Phone Attachments
Wildlife Acoustics' Echo Meter Touch 2 Device Decodes Bat Sounds
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Touchscreen Laptop Add-Ons
Touchscreen Laptop Add-Ons
The 'AirBar' Touchscreen Sensor for MacBook Air Adds Functionality
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Modular Mix-and-Match Sunglasses
Modular Mix-and-Match Sunglasses
Eyewear Designs from 'NOGS' Can Be Customized to Match Outfits
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Miniature Modular Drones
Miniature Modular Drones
This Mini-Drone Can Capture Video and Fire Nerf Balls
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Modular Interchangeable Sunglasses
Modular Interchangeable Sunglasses
The 'Bændit' Flexible Sunglasses Fit Your Head Perfectly
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Elegant Hybrid Smartwatches
Elegant Hybrid Smartwatches
The Roxford Smartwatch Has a Sleek Yet Functional Design
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Modular Smartphone Cases
Modular Smartphone Cases
The Mophie Hold Force Lets You Select Specific Accessories & Attachments
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Modular Jewelry Designs
Modular Jewelry Designs
SparklePop's Mixers are a line of customized, easy to assemble jewelry
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Modular Smartphone Battery Cases
Modular Smartphone Battery Cases
The 'POP' Case is the Ideal Solution to Charge Your Device
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Wood Smoker BBQ Attachments
Wood Smoker BBQ Attachments
The Smokemeister BBQ Smoker Grill Converter Transforms Outdoor BBQs
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Interchangeable Accessory Smartphone Cases
Interchangeable Accessory Smartphone Cases
The 'BUDU' Modular Phone Case Offers Extra Attachments
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Modular Camp Hammocks
Modular Camp Hammocks
The Therm-a-Rest Slacker Hammock House Creates a Hanging Home in the Woods
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Magnetic Modular Organizers
Magnetic Modular Organizers
The Gather Organizer De-Clutters Users' Workspaces
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Modular Self-Driving Vehicles
Modular Self-Driving Vehicles
The 'EDIT' Self-Driving Electric Car Can Suit Differing Needs
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Sleek Modular Smartphones
Sleek Modular Smartphones
The 'Essential Phone' Claims to be Future-Proof
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Multi-Device Camera Lenses
Multi-Device Camera Lenses
The X-Lens Pro Slips onto Your Smartphone, Laptop or Tablet
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Affordable Modular Instruments
Affordable Modular Instruments
Roli's Seaboard Block Makes Music Production Easy for Beginners
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Connected Cycling Devices
Connected Cycling Devices
'Beakor' Brings the Internet of Things to Urban Cyclists
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Modular Camera Concepts
Modular Camera Concepts
The Leica U Allows Components to be Attached or Removed
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Surveillance-Blocking iPhone Cases
Surveillance-Blocking iPhone Cases
The 'Introspection Engine' was Designed by Edward Snowden
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Modular Tent Systems
Modular Tent Systems
You Can Zip Rhinowolf’s Modular Supertents Together to Create More Space
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Modular Mobile Projectors
Modular Mobile Projectors
The 'iBeamBLOCK' Projection System Works with PCs, Tablets and More
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Modular Rearrangeable Buildings
Modular Rearrangeable Buildings
Substrate Factory Ayase is a Community Space with Removable Walls
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Modular Utility Backpacks
Modular Utility Backpacks
The 'Transformer A' by VENQUE is a Modular Backpack for Every Occasion
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Modular Garage Storage Systems
Modular Garage Storage Systems
The New Age Performance Plus 2.0 Series is Customizable
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Modular Ergonomic Sleeping Bags
Modular Ergonomic Sleeping Bags
The 'Zenbivy Bed' Enables You to Sleep More Comfortably Outside
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Modular Office Furniture
Modular Office Furniture
The 'Rail' Collection Offers Adjustable Furniture for a Modern Office
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Modular Outlet Travel Adapters
Modular Outlet Travel Adapters
The 'MICRO' Universal Travel Adapter is Impossibly Compact
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Modular Hydroponic Kits
Modular Hydroponic Kits
Planty Square is Able to Grow and Take Care of House Plants
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Space-Themed Sleeping Pods
Space-Themed Sleeping Pods
'Met A Space Pods' are the World's Tiniest Hotel Rooms
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Modular Gaming Controllers
Modular Gaming Controllers
The 'EXEO' Console Gaming Controllers Let Players Interchange Uses
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Multi-Functional Bike Sidecars
Multi-Functional Bike Sidecars
This Detachable Sidecar Makes Transporting People and Things Easier
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Adjustable Modular Dresses
Adjustable Modular Dresses
Undress V3 Can Be Slipped Under Clothes to Help You Change on the Go
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Modular Lifeboat Designs
Modular Lifeboat Designs
The 'Lifebuoy Boat' Concept Features Separate Sections for Each Person
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Modular Pre-Fab Shelters
Modular Pre-Fab Shelters
The SmartDome is a Pre-fab Shelter That's Both Modular and Mobile
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Wheelchair Hoverboard Attachments
Wheelchair Hoverboard Attachments
HoverSeat Turns Hoverboard Toys into a Rolling Beach Chair
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Coffee-Making Phone Cases
Coffee-Making Phone Cases
The 'Mokase' is an Ultra-Compact Espresso Machine
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Modern Shape-Shifting Chairs
Modern Shape-Shifting Chairs
The Ollie Chair Can Easily Be Transformed to Suit One's Space
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Adaptive Furniture Designs
Adaptive Furniture Designs
'Grow' by Movisi Features Light-Weight Modular Furniture
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Holographic Display Smartphones
Holographic Display Smartphones
RED Has Designed the World's First Glasses-Free Holographic Phone
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Lightweight Rooftop Tents
Lightweight Rooftop Tents
The Baja Series Tents Promise Year-Round Comfort
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