# Temperature-Tracking Tattoos Bionic Skin Can Detect the Human Body's Internal Temperature By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-09-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-skin References: [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/2013-9-16/gold-tattoo-sensor-measures-tiny-changes-skin-temp-bling) & [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/09/gold-tattoo-sensor-might-be-the-next-generation-thermometer/) Science takes leaps and bounds and the newest rumors of 'Bionic Skin' is no exception. 'Bionic Skin' is "wafer-thin" and no thicker than a postage stamp; it is imprinted with barcodes and is applied upon human skin. The purpose of the device is to be [temperature-monitoring mechanism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wati) that can give a better understanding of your body's internal temperature. The thermometer measures very precisely -- up to two one-thousandths of a degree. The technology will be particularly useful for those with medical issues that require constant body temperature monitoring; your body rises or lowers in temperature to counteract certain processes within -- to certain people this is much more important to monitor and may be the difference between life and death. This technology is also a [water-soluble adhesive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinsight) and is to be as unnoticeable to the touch as a tattoo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Bionic Skin:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating advanced wearable technologies that can monitor internal body temperature. - **Temperature Monitoring:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing precise and non-invasive ways to monitor body temperature. - **Water-soluble Adhesives:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating adhesive materials that are unnoticeable and easily removable. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing temperature tracking technologies that can improve patient care and monitoring. - **Wearable Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating advanced wearable devices that can monitor physiological parameters like body temperature. - **Adhesive Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating water-soluble adhesives for various applications within different industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Touchscreen Thermometer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-thermometer-apps.md) - [Connected Monitoring Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wound-bandage.md) - [Menopause-Focused Temperature Bands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermaband.md) - [Kinetically Powered Smart Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bcool-smart-thermometer.md) - [Thermal Stress-Monitoring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mij-technology.md) - [Digital LED Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therm-c.md) - [Contactless Smartphone Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempbuddy-smartphone-thermometer.md) - [Nicotine-Detecting Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinworn-sensor.md) - [Battery-Free Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uci.md)