# Gob Operated Machines Human Enhancement is Examined in the Cheng Guo 'Mouth Factory' Project By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-06-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheng-guo-mouth-factory References: [todayandtomorrow.net](http://www.todayandtomorrow.net/2012/06/28/mouth-factory/) & [chengguo](http://www.chengguo.co.uk/index.php?/project/mouth-factory/) The Cheng Guo 'Mouth Factory' project is a series of mouth-operated machines. Created by Cheng Guo, the functional machines include a chewing drill, tongue extruder, teeth lathe, mouth breath rotational molding and vacuum form machines. The project was created because as Guo's website describes, it "explores the capabilities and versatility of this wondrous organ and correlating facial expressions, re-contextualised within the realm of production." The project provides an examination into the possibilities of [human enhancement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bionic-hand), as members of society continue to better themselves. Not to mention, how interesting it is to see a mouth screwing a screw into a wall. The machines used in the Cheng Guo 'Mouth Factory' project provide a re-imagining of the [capabilities of the mouth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouth-breather). And, projects similar to this are quickly becoming the norm, as humans become [increasingly cyborg-like](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reversible-robotic-hand) in nature. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 28% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Human Enhancement:** The trend of exploring the possibilities of enhancing human capabilities beyond natural limitations through unconventional means such as mouth-operated machines - **Body-machine Integration:** The trend of merging the human body with technology, as demonstrated by the Cheng Guo 'Mouth Factory' project - **Experimental Manufacturing:** The trend of using unconventional tools and methods, such as mouth-operated machines, to create functional products ### Where This Applies - **Medical Devices:** Opportunities for developing medical devices and machinery designed to assist people with disabilities or body limitations - **Manufacturing:** Innovative manufacturing approaches and devices that can improve efficiency, accuracy, and precision in specific applications - **Entertainment:** Developing unique and interactive experiences in the entertainment industry, such as exhibitions or installations that showcase unconventional devices or manufacturing processes ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tongue-Controlled Digital Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-interfaces.md) - [Wireless Tongue-Operated Trackpads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-tongueoperated-trackpad.md) - [Kinetic Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine.md) - [Custom Oral Health Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oral-health-device.md) - [Enhanced Thumb Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/third-thumb.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Coffee Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-coffee-machine.md) - [Voice-Led Fabrication Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speech-to-reality.md) - [Expressive Lip-Syncing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emo-robot-1.md) - [Biometric Smart Mouthguards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-mouthguards.md)