# Touchscreen First Aid Kits The RubrixAID Automated First Aid Kit Provides Instructions for Care By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-10-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-first-aid References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rubrixaid/rubrixaid-automated-first-aid-kits) RubrixAID is introducing itself to the world as an automated first aid kit on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchnot), aiming to make self-care accessible to all. As stocked as a first aid kit may be with life-saving essentials, their effectiveness relies on a responder to be able to use the equipment quickly and effectively—for the average person, this is a challenge under under periods of high stress and emergency. The RubrixAID kit sets itself apart by being a "technologically equipped first aid kit" that features a touschreen that provides easy-to-follow first aid support in response to common injuries. Further guidance is provided in times of need with on-screen animations and audible prompts. As such, the system provides [hands-free medical support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsfree-lotion-applicator) as it is needed. As part of its crowdfunding campaign, different prototypes are being introduced, including the RubrixAID Guardian for at-home use and the portable RubrixAID Voyage for travel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Automated First Aid Kits:** Developing automated first aid kits with touchscreen interfaces and interactive guidance can revolutionize self-care during emergencies. - **Technologically Equipped First Aid Kits:** Enhancing traditional first aid kits with touchscreen technology and on-screen animations can improve effectiveness and accessibility. - **Hands-free Medical Support Systems:** Creating hands-free first aid kits that provide audible prompts and instructions can assist users during high-stress situations and emergencies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare Technology:** The healthcare technology industry can explore opportunities to develop innovative automated first aid kits with interactive touchscreen interfaces. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the demand for technologically equipped first aid kits by creating innovative and user-friendly products. - **Travel and Outdoor Gear:** The travel and outdoor gear industry can explore the development of portable hands-free medical support systems to cater to the needs of travelers and adventurers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-in-One Vehicular Health Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redi-the-roadie-firstaid-kit.md) - [Vehicle-Ready First Aid Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redi-the-roadie.md) - [Smart Health Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidwise.md) - [App-Connected CPR Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-cpr-kit.md) - [Portable Defibrillators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-defibrillator.md) - [Quickly Accessible Health Information](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-aid-information-shelves.md) - [App-Connected CPR Practice Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cprcube-pro.md) - [Remote Caregiver Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-care-kit.md) - [Personalized AI Therapists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takecareai.md)