# Youngster Growth-Tracking Devices The 'Kiko' Height Measurer Uses Laser Technology to Track Growth By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/height-measurer References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/kiko-smart-height-measure-and-smart-scale-20-04-2020/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magpietech/kiko-the-worlds-first-laser-height-measurer-and-smart-scale?utm_source=kickbooster-direct&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=7c02fc68) The 'Kiko' height measurer is a [laser-powered device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidar) for parents that will enable them to easily keep track of their young one's growth in a simple, noninvasive way. The device features a compact design that works by being positioned on the head and will immediately go to work delivering very accurate height readings. This comes as a modern update to the old-fashioned process of marking height on a wall or waiting for a visit to the doctor for a measurement. The 'Kiko' height measurer works with an accompanying app to let parents track the growth of a child over the course of a year or longer to ensure they are developing at a healthy rate. The device is sure to be in demand amongst [tech-savvy parents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-family-healthcare) looking for an intuitive way to track development. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Laser-powered Growth Tracking:** The use of laser technology for measuring and tracking growth offers a more accurate and noninvasive method. - **Smartphone-integrated Growth Monitoring:** The integration of an accompanying app allows for easy and convenient tracking of a child's growth over time. - **Tech-savvy Parenting Tools:** The demand for intuitive and modern devices like the 'Kiko' height measurer demonstrates the trend of parents seeking tech-enabled tools for child development monitoring. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthtech:** The 'Kiko' height measurer falls within the healthtech industry, offering innovative ways to monitor and track children's growth. - **Consumer Electronics:** The integration of laser-powered measurement technology and a smartphone app positions the 'Kiko' height measurer as a disruptive innovation within the consumer electronics industry. - **Parenting and Child Development:** The 'Kiko' height measurer caters to the growing industry of parenting and child development, providing parents with a more advanced tool for monitoring their children's growth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent Laser Tape Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-laser-tape-measure.md) - [Modular Laser Measure Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-laser-measure.md) - [Kid-Friendly 3D Foot Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-foot-scanner.md) - [Compact 3D Laser Measurers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meazor-3d.md) - [One-Button Laser Measures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-laser-measure-pro.md) - [Six-in-One Laser Measure Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-measure.md) - [Compact Multifunctional Laser Measurers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meazor.md) - [Smart Measuring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hozos-neorulergo.md) - [Toddler Health-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/littlebird.md)