# Mobile-Controlling Skin Stickers The iSkin Stickers Can Be Used to Control Mobile Devices By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-03-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iskin References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/iskin-skin-stickers/36403/) & [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/iskin-skin-stickers/36403/) The iSkin stickers are [sensor-embedded skin stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinsight) that can be used to [control mobile devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller). These flexible and stretchable stickers were developed by a team from Saarland University in Germany and [Carnegie Mellon University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reskin) in the USA, and are designed to comfortable adhere to human skin. The stickers are made out of silicone and can be made in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and applied using medical-grade adhesives. The stickers are temporary and can be removed, rolled up and stashed away when not in use. The iSkin stickers could be used for a range of things including taking and placing phone calls, sending text messages, controlling music playback or carrying out pretty much any other function that you usually associate with a mobile screen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 52% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mobile-controlled Wearables:** Developing wearables that can control mobile devices using skin stickers presents an innovative and convenient opportunity. - **Sensor-embedded Silicones:** Combined with medical-grade adhesives, these sensor-embedded silicones could create new opportunities in medical diagnostics and treatments. - **Flexible Electronics:** The development of these stretchable and flexible electronics presents a new opportunity for creating adaptable and durable electronic devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Technology:** The iSkin stickers present opportunities for mobile technology to adopt alternative modes of human-computer interaction. - **Medical Technology:** With medical-grade adhesives, the iSkin stickers can create new opportunities in wearable medical devices and diagnostics. - **Consumer Electronics:** The development of flexible and stretchable electronic devices presents an opportunity for creating innovative and durable devices for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patented Melanoma-Detecting Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-sticker.md) - [Customizable Phone Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-phone-skins.md) - [Branded Custom Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-device-skins.md) - [Color-Shifting Smart Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipolish.md) - [Ai-Fueled Sticker Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stickerbox.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-touch.md) - [Ultra-Thin Stretchable Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg.md) - [Stylish Aftermarket Technology Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-skins.md) - [Fingertip Haptic Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voxelite.md)