# Minimal Wearable Controllers Gest is a Promising Tech Glove that is Lightweight and Adjustable By Meghan Young | Published 2015-10-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gest References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/29/9626772/gest-hand-motion-gesture-tracking-kickstarter) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/asdffilms/gest-work-with-your-hands) The [controller glove](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-glove) may not have taken off as many video game companies may have expected, but that might all change with Gest. Gest is a lightweight and adjustable [wearable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoring) that looks considerably more practical and comfortable than previous designs. Developed by startup Apotact Labs, Gest boasts an adjustable black strap that fits around a user's palm, attached by wires to four small bands that clip onto their fingers. The overall design is so sleek people might mistake it for a futuristic accessory piece. The [Verge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performancedriven-gaming-peripherals) writes, " A combination of accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers — the same kinds of sensors you'd find in a smartphone — let it figure out the relative positions of your fingers, then transmit them to a computer or mobile device over Bluetooth." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimal Wearable Controllers:** Gest is an example of a sleeker and more practical take on wearable controller design, presenting opportunities for companies to innovate in this market. - **Adjustable Wearable Technology:** The adjustable strap and band design of Gest presents opportunities for companies to explore and expand the market for wearable technology that can be customized for individual users. - **Sensor-based Gesture Control:** The use of accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers in Gest to detect finger positions presents opportunities for companies to further develop sensor-based gesture control technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Gaming:** The gaming industry could benefit from this innovation as lighter and adjustable wearable technology can provide a more intuitive and immersive gaming experience. - **Healthcare:** As lightweight wearable controllers become more accessible and ergonomic, companies in the healthcare industry may explore their use in medical procedures or treatments. - **Manufacturing and Industrial:** As wearable technology evolves to become more practical and functional, companies in manufacturing and industrial sectors could explore their use in improving worker safety and productivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Tech Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-smart-wristband.md) - [Human-Computer Interaction Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-at-meta.md) - [Tactile VR Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactglove.md) - [Wearable Gesture Control Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller.md) - [Reactive VR Glove Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-vr-senseglove.md) - [Haptic VR Controller Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/senseglove-nova-2.md) - [Membrane-Equipped VR Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diver-x.md) - [Versatile Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-gaming-controller.md) - [Metaverse Haptic Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-gloves.md)