# Mechanical Angel Wings Cybertek Wings By Alex Covert | Published 2008-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cybertek-wings-mechanical-angel-wings References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20080813/cybertek-wings/#more-16146) & [artificeclothing](http://www.artificeclothing.com/em/shop/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=177) Wouldn't it be cool to have 6-foot wide, pneumatic-powered wings that light up? I don't think so, either. But if you do find yourself needing a pair of [carbon fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exoskeleton-technology), superhero-wannabe wings, you can order a pair from Artifice Clothing for about $1,000. You can even choose your favorite color (red, green, yellow, purple, or white) of wingtips. **Implications** - The wings have an [exoskeleton look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypershell-x-ultra), which means there aren't feathers or substance of any sort to cover up the anatomical, bare-bones look. The cool part is that these do actually open up automatically: load the wing tanks with C02 cartridges, flick the switch, and the wings will spread. The wings will extend/retract about seven times before the pressure must be recharged (five to ten minutes per charge). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pneumatic-powered Accessories:** Opportunity for companies to explore creating other wearable items with pneumatic power, such as helmets or gauntlets. - **Exoskeleton Aesthetic:** Designers and fashion brands can incorporate the exoskeleton look into their products to create a unique, futuristic aesthetic. - **Automated Technology:** Technology companies can explore creating other automated products, such as self-deploying tents or folding furniture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Companies can explore creating clothing or accessories with pneumatic or automated technology for a futuristic look. - **Automotive:** Automotive companies can create car doors or convertible tops that automatically retract or deploy, providing a luxury experience. - **Camping:** Camping gear companies can explore creating self-deploying tents or other automated products to enhance the camping experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Butterfly-Inspired Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-chair.md) - [Superhuman Exoskeleton Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeletonics.md) - [Lightweight Titanium Bike Cranks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-wings.md) - [Bug-Like Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-insect-robot.md) - [Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transwing-evtol.md) - [Bird Feather-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots.md) - [Falcon-Inspired Aerial Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-falcon.md) - [Anime-Inspired Work Harnesses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/support-harness.md) - [Wearable Robotic Limb Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jizai-arms.md)