# Motion Sensing Lamb Spits This High Tech Greek Lamb Rotisserie Makes Creative Use of Leap Motion By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-04-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamb-spit References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2014/04/27/how-to-make-a-leap-motion-powered-lamb-roasting-spit/) & [youtu.be](http://youtu.be/4d4mcIopE-k) If you've ever struggled turning a lamb spit by hand, the high tech, motion sensing souvLEAP is your answer. By using leap motion, this [lamb rotisserie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grassfed-lamb-recipe) turns with the mere flick of a finger. By moving your digit in a circular motion, [leap motion technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suite-of-technological-tools) and Arduino enables your lamb spit to copy that movement and turn itself. A video from the Technological Educational Institute of Ionian Islands explains how this works. Despite being a country in economic crisis with over 50% of its youth left unemployed, Greece's younger generation is being forced to think outside of the box. That is certainly what the souvLEAP represents, as it puts [motorized lamb spits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-electric-grill) to shame with it's high tech lamb-cooking creativity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Motion Sensing Technology:** The use of motion sensing technology, such as Leap Motion, opens up opportunities for innovative solutions in various industries. - **Automation in Cooking:** The souvLEAP's motion sensing capabilities highlight the potential for automation in the cooking industry, allowing for hands-free and precise control. - **Creative Culinary Appliances:** The souvLEAP exemplifies the trend of creating unique and tech-driven culinary appliances that enhance the cooking experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smart Kitchen Appliances:** The use of motion sensing technology in kitchen appliances presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the smart kitchen appliance industry. - **Restaurant and Catering Equipment:** Automated rotisseries like the souvLEAP could revolutionize the restaurant and catering industry by streamlining cooking processes and improving efficiency. - **Technology and Electronics Manufacturing:** The souvLEAP demonstrates a potential market for manufacturing companies interested in creating innovative cooking devices that incorporate motion sensing technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Lamb Souvlaki](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulva.md) - [Interactive Meat Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-head-cook-cooking-probe.md) - [AI-Powered Grilling Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grill-x.md) - [Reverse-Searing Recipe Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agari-cooker.md) - [Rotisserie Self-Serve Display Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frijado-space-saver.md) - [Technological Kitchen Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-coit.md) - [Precision Cooking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agari.md) - [Interactive Educational TV Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapfrog-leapmove.md) - [AI-Powered Backyard Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seer-perfecta-grill.md)