# Mood-Reading Lighthouses The 'Feel-O-Meter' Shows the Emotions of German Residents By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feel-o-meter References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/feel-o-meter-an-emotional-lighthouse.html) & [fuhlometer.de](http://www.fuhlometer.de/) If a smile is contagious, I wonder if the 'Feel-O-Meter' will inspire and encourage individuals to uplift their mood. Currently displayed in Lindau, Germany, artist Julius von Bismarck has installed a huge smiley face atop a lighthouse. Through [face recognition cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feelbot), the smiley face imitates the [average mood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mood-insight) of Lindau citizens. I completely believe in the emotional power that the Feel-O-Meter will certainly have over German residents. What do you think? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Emotional Recognition:** The Feel-O-Meter demonstrates the potential for emotional recognition technology to impact various industries. - **Public Mood Monitoring:** The installation of the Feel-O-Meter highlights the demand for public mood monitoring solutions across different sectors. - **Interactive Art Installations:** Artists like Julius von Bismarck are creating interactive art installations that merge technology and human emotions, presenting new opportunities for creative expression and engagement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** Emotional recognition technology can disrupt the fields of AI, facial recognition, and personalization. - **Market Research:** Public mood monitoring solutions could revolutionize market research by providing real-time insights into consumer sentiment. - **Art and Entertainment:** Interactive art installations like the Feel-O-Meter open up innovative possibilities for immersive experiences and emotional connection in the art and entertainment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mental Health Lamp Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axa-health.md) - [Mood-Based Makeup Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loreal-mood-mirror.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Emotional Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection.md) - [Emotional LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qudi-mask.md) - [Expressive Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mood-bears-sainsburys.md) - [Emotive EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kvitter-ev-charger.md) - [Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixx-speaker.md)