# Focus-Boosting Wearables The Foci Wearable Tracks Breathing to Discover Moments of Focus By Justin Lam | Published 2018-06-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foci-wearable References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/40581380/can-this-wearable-remind-you-to-not-get-distracted?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/661527809/foci-wearable-that-boosts-your-focus) The Foci [wearable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-wearable) is a unique device as it uses state-of-the-art technology to help users achieve a [state of focus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainblink) and remind users to stay on the important tasks at hand. Designed to be clipped to the waist, this tiny device tracks the breaths a user takes and then utilizes machine learning to analyze what a user's breathing says about their mental state. All of this information from the Foci wearable is shown on an accompanying app, which indicates when a user is focused, distracted, stressed or in a state of peak performance. The accompanying app for the Foci wearable is key to its ability for enhancing performance, as it not only displays a person's mental state but also notifies them when changes need to be made. When the wearable notices a stray from a state of performance it will notify users through their smartphone and will suggest strategies for better focus. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Focus-boosting Wearables:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating wearable devices that analyze breathing patterns to enhance focus and mental performance. - **Machine Learning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilizing machine learning algorithms to interpret breathing patterns and provide real-time insights on mental states. - **Performance Enhancement Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing apps that integrate with wearable devices to provide notifications and strategies for improving focus and productivity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health Tech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating focus-boosting wearables into the healthcare industry for mental health monitoring and performance optimization. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying focus-boosting wearables in the fitness and wellness industry to help individuals improve mindfulness and achieve better results. - **Productivity Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating focus-boosting wearables into productivity tools used by professionals to enhance concentration and task management. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Breathing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alveos-one.md) - [Breathing Exercise Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-wearable.md) - [Connected Productivity Assistant Timers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productivity-timer.md) - [Attention Improvement Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focus-trainer.md) - [Mind-Training Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphabeats-headband.md) - [AI-Powered Sleep Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frenz-brainband.md) - [Focus Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focusing-timer.md) - [AI-Powered Focus Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuro-wellness-enhancing-booth.md) - [Cognitive Performance Measurement Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productivity-wearable.md)