# Totem-Controlled Homes The Memodo Device Commands Smart Homes Using Actionable Figurines By M | Published 2016-05-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/controlled-home References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3060211/controlling-a-smart-home-can-be-as-easy-as-tossing-keys-in-a-bowl/9) & [memodo.de](https://www.memodo.de/) While the future of smart homes might be voice control commands, Memodo is a tech brand offering an alternative way using [totem figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-smart-bricks) to create a tech-controlled home environment. The concept utilizes [small figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heymates) that signal different actions in the home that are placed inside a reader-bowl. From there, the bowl is able to identify the totem and act on the command. The design scheme provides a much more personal way to control a smart home. The Memodo features two functional parts, with the first being the reader-bowl. The unit is a dish that features three different cameras that can read and identify objects placed inside. The second feature are the totems that can be any small object from keys to change and toys. The reader-bowl can be programmed to recognize certain totems and set out different actions. For example, placing keys inside the bowl could signal that the house should be locked. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 78% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Voice-controlled Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a voice-controlled smart home system that offers a hands-free and intuitive user experience. - **Alternative User Interfaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new user interfaces, such as totem-controlled systems, to provide unique and personalized ways to interact with smart homes. - **Object Recognition Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build advanced object recognition technology that can identify and respond to specific objects placed inside a reader-bowl, opening up new possibilities for automation. ### Where This Applies - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart home devices and systems that integrate with various control methods, including totem figurines, to enhance user experience and convenience. - **Internet of Things (iot):** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore IoT applications for totem-controlled homes, enabling seamless connectivity and automation between smart devices and totem-based commands. - **Object Tracking and Recognition:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in object tracking and recognition technologies to enhance the capabilities of totem-controlled systems, opening doors for new applications in security, automation, and more. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactile Smart Home Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-design-concept.md) - [Gamified Smart Home Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majordom-smart-home-hub.md) - [App Controlled Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerbot-sense.md) - [Physical Smart Home Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flic-twist.md) - [Smart Home-Controlling Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-ring.md) - [Immersive Home Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loma-home.md) - [Expressive Smart Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pad-concept.md) - [Cubed Smart Home Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-t1.md) - [Calm Wooden Smart Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mui-board-gen-2.md)