# Portable Movement Sensors The AN/PPS-26 STTW Detects Motion Through Walls By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/an-pps-26-sttw References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/10/handheld-radar.php) & [wired](http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2010/10/handheld-radar-senses-life-behind-the-wall/) Devices like the AN/PPS-26 STTW can help you sense through the walls without using any superpowers. An acronym that roughly stands for 'Sense Through The Wall,' this handheld radar gadget does just that. Created for military purposes, the AN/PPS-26 STTW device could help soldiers detect the presence of enemies before entering a building. Unfortunately, it can't hone in on size or composition, only motion. This means that it can't actually detect whether it is a person or not in movement. Nevertheless, this innovative gadget will definitely come in useful considering its abilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Portable Motion Sensors:** Technology that detects motion through walls may have practical applications outside of military settings. - **Handheld Radar Devices:** There's potential for this kind of device to be adapted for industries such as construction and security. - **Motion Sensing Technology:** The development of technology that can sense motion through walls is an exciting prospect for businesses in a variety of industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Military:** Portable motion sensors like the AN/PPS-26 STTW have the potential to revolutionize military operations, allowing soldiers to detect enemy movement safely. - **Construction:** Handheld radar devices could provide construction teams with a way to safely identify potentially dangerous elements such as hidden cables or pipes. - **Security:** There's potential for motion sensing technology to be incorporated into security systems, allowing for more effective monitoring and threat detection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wall-Breaching Drone Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-device-1.md) - [Vital Sign-Monitoring Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xk300-sensor.md) - [Adjustable Smart Home Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-motion-sensor.md) - [Wide-Angle Home Security Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abode-motion-sensor.md) - [Hidden Camera Detector Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-hidden-camera-detector.md) - [Senior-Monitoring Smart Plugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threshold-care.md) - [Smart Low-Power Motion Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meross-ms605-presence-sensor.md) - [Mobile Security System Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-security-device.md) - [Spy Bug-Detecting Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bughunter-professional-bh04.md)