# Smart At-Home Nail Salons Nimble Uses Robotics and AI to Scan, Paint and Dry Nails By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-11-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-nail-salon References: [ces.tech](https://www.ces.tech/innovation-awards/honorees/2024/honorees/n/nimble-beauty) & [nimblebeauty](https://www.nimblebeauty.com/en-ca/products/the-device)  People are investing in [DIY nail tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-products1) to save time and money, maintain convenience and explore creative expression, and [Nimble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vactidy-1) is a first-of-its-kind smart at-home nail salon that scans, paints and dries from a single device. With advanced robotics, scanning technology and artificial intelligence, Nimble learns the shape, size and curvature of a user's nails so that they benefit from a precisely applied base coat, two coats of color and a top coat for longevity. With 270-degree nail-scanning technology, more than 20 algorithms that calculate polish application and a robotic arm that mimics human motion, it's no surprise that this device is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree. Nimble is a time-saving [at-home beauty device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelement) that creates high-shine manicures that stay chip-free for up to seven days. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 19% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Beauty Tools:** People are investing in DIY nail tools to save time and money, maintain convenience and explore creative expression. - **Smart At-home Nail Salons:** Nimble is a first-of-its-kind smart at-home nail salon that scans, paints and dries from a single device. - **Advanced Robotics in Beauty:** With advanced robotics, scanning technology and artificial intelligence, Nimble learns the shape, size and curvature of a user's nails for precise application. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Smart at-home nail salons like Nimble are disrupting the beauty industry by providing convenient and precise nail applications at home. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Artificial intelligence is transforming the beauty industry by enabling devices like Nimble to learn and adapt to user's nail shapes and sizes for optimal results. - **Robotics:** Robotic technology is revolutionizing the beauty industry by mimicking human motion for accurate and flawless nail painting and drying. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Manicure Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umia.md) - [30-Second Nail Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30-sec-nails.md) - [AI-Powered Nail Art Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-art-machine.md) - [Robotic Manicure Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10beauty.md) - [AI Nail Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-designs-ai.md) - [AI-Generated Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-beauty.md) - [At-Home Gel Manicure Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-gel-manicure.md) - [Color-Shifting Smart Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipolish.md) - [AI Nail Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinails.md)