# Temperature-Regulating Wearables The Aircon Watch Can Help Users Feel Warmer or Colder By Justin Lam | Published 2018-07-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircon-watch References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/07/24/a-watch-that-bio-hacks-your-body-temperature/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/aircon-watch-the-world-s-first-personal-a-c-watch-watches?utm_source=www.yankodesign.com&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=31d9e8#/) [Wearable technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/health-monitoring-capability) generally functions by measuring a user's vitals, but the Aircon watch is a particularly interesting wearable as it can actually alter a user's vitals. Essentially, the Aircon watch tricks users' brains into making them feel cold or warm based on the temperature of the environment they are in. The technology-driving this piece of tech previously saw use in military applications, but this design is the first to be applied to a consumer market. The core functions of the Aircon watch come from a special component housing Aircon's ClimaCon technology. This component is held up to the user's wrist via the strap and is capable of sending [signals to the nervous system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-pison), giving the effect of warm or cold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Temperature-altering Wearables:** There is an opportunity for more wearable technology to be created that alters how a user perceives temperature. - **Military-grade Technology Adaptation:** There is an opportunity to adapt more military-grade technology for use in consumer markets. - **Nervous System Interaction:** There is an opportunity to explore more ways in which technology can interact with the nervous system to produce certain effects. ### Where This Applies - **Wearable Technology:** Companies in the wearable technology industry can explore the creation of temperature-altering wearables. - **Military Technology Adaptation:** Companies in the military technology industry can explore the adaptation of their technology for use in consumer markets. - **Interacting Technology:** Companies in various industries can explore ways to create technology that interacts with the nervous system to produce certain effects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Temperature Control Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-reon-pocket-5.md) - [AI-Powered Wearable Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-personal-air-conditioner.md) - [Wearable Air Conditioning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolify-air.md) - [Hot-Flash-Controlling Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embr-wave-2.md) - [Cooling Outdoor Neckbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolify-2s.md) - [Heat-Navigating Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wati.md) - [Wearable Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoola.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Menopause Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycelsius-cooling-bracelet.md) - [Body-Mounted Air Conditioner Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-air-conditioner-cooling-vest.md)