# Deceptive Electronic Scales For Those Paranoid About Their Body Weight By Djemal | Published 2008-03-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deceptive-electronic-scales-for-those-paranoid-about-their-body-weight References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2008/03/02/asimovs-first-law-scales-by-alice-wang/#more-10037) & [alice-wang](http://www.alice-wang.com/about.html) There are three [electronic scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/careco-fisica) in the Alice Wang designed **Asimov's First Law** range that highlights the fixation and psychological harm people can have with their (what they believe to be) [ideal bodyweight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodd). The collection is named after the first of the Laws of Robotics set out by author Isaac Asimov back in 1942 - exploring the interaction between human-robot. Here is the role call of the range and saves the best until last: The Half Truth scales that you can only use if someone else crouches down low enough to read the display - and it is then up to that person to relay your weight back to you (truthfully or not); Open Secrets scales, gives you the option to transmit the your weight to another person's [mobile phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calori-ai) - so they can break the news as they see fit; White Lies scales show your weight to be lighter and lighter as they edge further and further backwards - and closer to reality when you step forward. The perfect gift for you know who... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Body Positivity Tech:** Opportunities exist for tech companies to develop products that promote body positivity and help individuals feel comfortable with their natural body weights. - **Honesty Through Technology:** Technology can be utilized to promote honesty and transparency in personal relationships and interactions. - **Personalized Health Tech:** There is a need for personalized health technology that takes individual needs into account to promote overall health and wellbeing. ### Where This Applies - **Wellness Industry:** The wellness industry can utilize technology to create products that promote body positivity and healthy lifestyle choices. - **Technology Industry:** The technology industry can create products that utilize transparency and honesty to create better personal relationships and improve communication. - **Fitness Industry:** The fitness industry can develop personalized technology solutions for individuals seeking to achieve their health goals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skateboard-Inspired Body Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skateboard-scale.md) - [Smart Health Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-body-scan-2.md) - [High-Precision Sensor Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/household-smart-scale.md) - [Ultra-Precise Smart Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyze-ultra-bodyscan.md) - [Two-Part Kitchen Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lari-weighing-scale.md) - [Portable Minimalist Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bifur.md) - [Conceptual Body-Scanning Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-omnia.md) - [Multi-Use Smart Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scale-x.md) - [Size-Inclusive Weight Scales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-wide-base-weight-scale.md)