# Motion Sensor Remotes Channel Surf With the Flick of a Wrist With 'Remotion' By Susan Read | Published 2009-07-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-motion-sensitive-remote-control-remotion References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/07/23/motion-sensitive-remote-control/) & [ryansorrell](http://www.ryansorrell.com/) Move over, multi-buttoned universal remote--Remotion is the latest in channel-changing technology. The sleek device operates by [motion-sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flick-wand), much like a [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-controller-concept) [Wii](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-mickey-rebrushed) controller. Couch potatoes can shake the stick vertically to adjust volume, and horizontally to surf the channels. In a world that is becoming increasingly overwhelmed with buttons and doo-dads, the simplicity of this strange looking creature is rather appealing. For those of us who enjoy the luxuries of Digital Video Recording, however, we’re not sure that Remotion can serve all of our viewing needs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Motion Sensor Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop motion-sensing devices for various applications, such as home automation or gaming. - **Simplified Remote Controls:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create intuitive and user-friendly remote controls for various electronic devices. - **Gesture-based Interaction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of gesture-based interaction in different industries, such as entertainment or healthcare. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate motion sensor technology into smart home devices, wearable gadgets, or virtual reality equipment. - **Television and Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop gesture-controlled TVs or media streaming devices to enhance user experience and simplify content navigation. - **Gaming Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive gaming experiences by incorporating motion sensor technology into gaming consoles or accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [T-Shaped Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sightless-remote-control.md) - [Universal Smart Home Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-universal-remote.md) - [Motion-Sensing Remote Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wechip-w1-air-mouse.md) - [Configurable Concave-Button Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-liza-remote.md) - [Transforming TV Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/controller-and-remote.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-touch.md) - [Universal Smart Remote Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-smart-remote-controller.md) - [Wearable Gesture Control Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller.md) - [Stylish Voice-Powered Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-voice-remote-2.md)