# Sweat-Analyzing Breathalyzer Alternatives The AlcoStop Analyzes Sweat to Thwart Drunk Drivers By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-04-24 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcostop References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/alcostop-drunk-driving-sensors/37134/) & [invdes.mx](http://www.invdes.com.mx/) Students at Mexico's [Institute of Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pedestrian-crosswalk) at Cintalapa have developed AlcoStop, a system that measures driver's blood alcohol levels by [analyzing their sweat via built-in sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrosense-ai-sweat-sensor). The system prevents the car from starting if blood alcohol levels indicate that the person is too drunk to drive. The system comes with a [companion app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soberly) that includes an option to automatically sends a message to family and friends, letting them know that the person is drunk, car-less and requires a ride. Many existing in-vehicle drunk-driving-prevention systems require people to blow into a breathalyzer. However the AlcoStop, which is envisioned as an aftermarket product that people can buy and install in their own vehicle, is less intrusive and just as accurate, making it a desirable alternative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sweat-analyzing Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced sweat-analyzing technology for various applications like health monitoring or drug testing. - **In-vehicle Drunk-driving Prevention:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating more convenient and non-intrusive in-vehicle drunk-driving prevention systems for widespread adoption. - **Sensor-based Alcohol Detection:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating sensor-based alcohol detection technology into everyday devices to enhance safety and responsibility. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative aftermarket products that enhance safety and provide personalized driving experiences. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying sweat-analyzing technology in healthcare settings for non-invasive diagnostics and patient monitoring. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating sensor-based alcohol detection technology in consumer electronics to promote responsible drinking habits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drunk Driving Detection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drunk-driving-detection.md) - [Revolutionary Alcohol Detection Software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-detection-software.md) - [Intoxication-Indicating AI Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drunkdriving-detection.md) - [Wearable Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cue-ring.md) - [Workplace-Focused Alcohol Breathalyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcohol-breathalyzers.md) - [Virus-Detecting Breathalyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virusdetecting-breathalyzer.md) - [Wearable Sweat-Analyzing Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweanty.md) - [Perspiration-Analyzing Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweat-fitness-tracker.md) - [Connected Runner Breath Analyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-breath-analyzer.md)