# Smart Ceiling Fixtures AI Build's Home Hub Prototype Provides AI at Home from a Ceiling Mount By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-at-home References: [forbes](http://www.forbes.com/sites/freddiedawson/2016/05/24/the-house-that-learns-bringing-artificial-intelligence-into-the-home/) & [ai-build](http://www.ai-build.com/) What looks like a sculptural ceiling fixture from AI Build is actually a [smart home hub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-smart-home-solutions) prototype that facilitates the use of AI at home. The way start-up AI Build aims to set itself apart from others on the market is with a "teachable" programming system that will make it extremely easy and intuitive to use. The ceiling-mounted device will feature six built-in cameras that each cover a 60-degrees, to provide a total of [360-degree coverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seemour). The system is set to be able to be taught to identify objects in the room and then recognize and respond to gestures over time. Ultimately, AI Build's goal is to make the [home AI system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinq-on) "as easy as asking a friend to turn on a light" with natural language. Currently, the steps for interacting with most smart home systems involve going through an app or a remote control device. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Home Hubs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced AI systems that are intuitive and easy to use, eliminating the need for app or remote control devices. - **Teachable Programming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating programming systems that allow users to easily teach AI devices to identify objects and respond to gestures. - **360-degree Surveillance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing ceiling-mounted devices with built-in 360-degree cameras to enhance home security and monitoring. ### Where This Applies - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative devices and systems that make home automation and AI integration more seamless and user-friendly. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing AI technology to enable more intelligent and interactive home devices that can understand natural language and gestures. - **Security and Surveillance:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating cutting-edge surveillance systems that offer comprehensive coverage and advanced features for home security. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ceiling-Mounted AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguins-innovate-white-rabbit.md) - [AI Home Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hup-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Home Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-house.md) - [AI-Assisted Ceiling Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiassisted-lamp.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-home-hub.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Home Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-smart-home-screen-8-ptz.md) - [Open-Source AI-Powered Home Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-ai-hub.md) - [AI-Powered Entryway Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearbell.md) - [Smart Home Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-management-system.md)