# Facial Expression-Sensitive Cars Citroën Hypnos Hybrid By TrendHead | Published 2008-12-04 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypnos-hybrid-car-award-winning-concept-car-by-citroen References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2008/12/04/hypnos-by-citroen/#more-21473) & [citroen](http://www.citroen.com/CWW/en-US/CONCEPTCARS/) Last month, British motoring magazine Autocar named the Citroën Hypnos hybrid the Concept Car of the Year. This is a beautiful car--I love the bold colors of the interior and its futuristic design. According to Citroën, the Hypnos is a true hybrid both in technlogy and appearance. One of its high-tech features is an interior camera that records the driver's facial expressions and adjusts the lighting and smell of the car according to the recorded mood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 1% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Facial Recognition Technology:** Opportunity for businesses to integrate facial recognition technology into their product designs for personalized experiences. - **Smart Cars:** The integration of personalization and AI in vehicles has the potential to make driving a more intuitive and connected experience for consumers. - **Emotion Analysis:** There is a growing opportunity for businesses to utilize emotion analysis technology to better understand and cater to their customers' emotions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Automakers can leverage facial recognition technology to personalize the driving experience and increase customer loyalty. - **Consumer Electronics:** The integration of emotion analysis technology in smartphones, computers, and other devices has the potential to revolutionize the way consumers interact with technology. - **Retail:** The use of facial recognition technology in retail has the potential to create personalized shopping experiences and increase customer satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weather-Inspired Autonomous Car Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-la-mto.md) - [Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-vision-oneeleven.md) - [Emoting-Grille Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-vision-dee.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md) - [Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citron-above-and-under.md) - [Futuristic Retro-Inspired Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-nine.md) - [Color-Changing Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i-vision-dee.md) - [Curvaceous Electric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curvaceous-electric-concept-cars.md) - [Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nine-concept.md)