# Eco Smartphone Camera Wearables The 'HELIOS' Solar-Powered Body Cam Uses Your Smartphones Camera By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-cam References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/helios-solar-powered-body-cam-25-10-2018/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1902521583/helios-solar-powered-body-cam-harness) The dash cam has quickly become essential for drivers, so the '[HELIOS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-cleaning-system)' solar-powered body cam has been designed to help make [wearable cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-nano) more applicable for [cyclists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycling-headlight), professionals or civilians. The system boasts a two-in-one design that uses your smartphones existing camera to record videos, while the accompanying solar panel on the rear will charge your device in an eco-friendly manner. This makes the system ideal for extended periods of use outdoors to ensure you are always capable of recording what's happening without interruption. The 'HELIOS' solar-powered body cam sports a discreet harness design that can be worn in multiple positions on your torso to accommodate different needs or preferences. The high-quality harness also offers space for storing additional small essentials to make it as multifunctional as possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 80% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Solar-powered Wearable Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop solar-powered wearable cameras for various applications, such as cycling or professional use, to provide continuous video recording without the need for frequent recharging. - **Two-in-one Camera Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create camera systems that utilize smartphones' existing cameras, combining them with additional functionalities to offer users a versatile and cost-effective solution for video recording and storage. - **Multi-position Body Cam Harnesses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design flexible body cam harnesses that can be worn in different positions on the torso, allowing users to customize their wearables according to their specific needs and preferences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce solar-powered wearable cameras as essential automotive accessories, providing drivers with reliable and eco-friendly recording capabilities on the road. - **Sports and Outdoor Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate solar-powered wearable cameras into sports and outdoor equipment, enabling athletes and adventurers to capture their experiences without worrying about battery life. - **Security and Surveillance Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate solar-powered wearable cameras into security and surveillance systems to enhance video monitoring capabilities in outdoor environments with limited access to power sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Camera Security Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufy-solocam-s340.md) - [Solar-Powered Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-security-camera.md) - [Solar-Powered Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphahom-solar-camera.md) - [Solar-Supporting Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-eufy-solocam-e42.md) - [Solar Charging Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-charging-security-camera.md) - [Camera-Equipped Smart Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yashica-x-im-back-virtusx1.md) - [Low-Cost Solar-Powered Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze-solar-cam-pan.md) - [4G-Connected Solar Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imou-aov-solar-panel-camera.md) - [Cellular Off-Grid Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufy-4g-lte-cam-s330.md)