# Gesture-Controlled UFOs The Air Hog Vectron Wave UFO Flies by Your Command By TopDog | Published 2010-02-18 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-hog-vectron-wave-ufo References: [nerdapproved](http://nerdapproved.com/approved-products/the-wave-ufo-brings-the-frisbee-into-the-21st-century/) & [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/02/wave-around-thi.php) Hot out of the box for spring 2010 is this mega-cool motion-controlled UFO by Air Hogs. It's the first remote-controlled device that does not require a physical remote control. How cool is that? You can control the Air Hog Vectron Wave UFO with simple hand gestures making it obey your command. For years, Air Hogs has created waves of fun with their innovative toys, but the Air Hog Vectron Wave UFO may set the standard for augmented reality style toys for years to come. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gesture-controlled Toys:** The rise of gesture-controlled toys opens up opportunities for more immersive and interactive play experiences. - **Augmented Reality Toys:** The Air Hog Vectron Wave UFO sets the standard for augmented reality toys, creating possibilities for more realistic and engaging virtual experiences. - **Remote-controlled Innovation:** The Air Hog Vectron Wave UFO's use of gesture control technology showcases the potential for remote-controlled devices that eliminate the need for physical remotes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy and Game Industry:** The rise of gesture-controlled toys and augmented reality toys disrupts the traditional toy and game industry, requiring companies to adapt and innovate to stay relevant. - **Technology Industry:** Gesture control technology opens up new possibilities for innovation in the technology industry, particularly in areas such as virtual reality, gaming, and human-computer interaction. - **Entertainment Industry:** The introduction of gesture-controlled toys like the Air Hog Vectron Wave UFO presents opportunities for the entertainment industry to create more immersive and interactive experiences, particularly in theme parks and virtual entertainment venues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kids Innovative Stunt Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerostorm-stunt-plane.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-touch.md) - [Gaming-Style Drone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orqa-fpvctrl.md) - [Remote-Controlled Monster Truck Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-monster-trucks-hw-transforming-rhinomite-rc.md) - [Wearable Drone Controller Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-controller-concept.md) - [Handheld Motion-Control Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/udu-console.md) - [Creepy Severed Hand Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wednesday-thing.md) - [Flying Umbrella Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-umbrella.md) - [Wearable Gesture Control Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller.md)