# Motion-Sensing Heaters The 'Focus' Home Heater Directs Warmth in Your Direction By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-heater References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/12/16/packing-some-heat/) The 'Focus' home heater is designed to be a more efficient way to stay warm during the winter months and keep a space cozy when it's cold outside. Designed by Bridget Lisec, the 'Focus' heater features a design that is outfitted with motion sensing technology to direct heat at the person in the room rather than simply by blasting it into the space as a whole. This helps to save electricity by heating the person rather than by heating the space. The 'Focus' home heater is a [catalytic heater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonflame), which utilizes fuel to create heat without the need for fire to help make it as safe as possible. If the heater is tipped over, it automatically corrects itself back to the upright position to prevent problems from occurring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Motion-sensing Heaters:** Designing heaters with motion sensing technology to direct heat at individuals, increasing energy efficiency and comfort. - **Catalytic Heating Technology:** Utilizing fuel-based catalytic heating to create safe and efficient heat without the need for fire. - **Self-correcting Heaters:** Developing heaters with built-in mechanisms to automatically correct their position when tipped over, ensuring safety and preventing hazards. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Appliance Manufacturing:** Manufacturing motion-sensing heaters and catalytic heating technologies for residential and commercial spaces. - **Energy Efficiency:** Leveraging motion-sensing and catalytic heating technologies to develop energy-efficient heating solutions for homes and buildings. - **Safety Equipment:** Designing and producing self-correcting heaters with built-in safety mechanisms to prevent accidents and hazards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Design-Conscious Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-heater.md) - [Design-Conscious Connected Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-electric-heater.md) - [Smart 360-Degree Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fan-heater.md) - [Electric Infrared Wall Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boldr-kelvin.md) - [Dual-Orientation Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-23inch-dualflex-heater.md) - [Optimized Infrared Home Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-smart-heater.md) - [Safety-Focused Desktop Space Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreo-space-heater.md) - [Portable Plug-In Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozypod.md) - [Slick Modern Holographic Fireplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holographic-fireplace.md)