# Sleek Surroundings Surveyors The Lapka Personal Environment Monitor Scrutinizes Your Comfort Zone By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-08-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapka-personal-environment-monitor References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/49519/) & [mylapka](http://mylapka.com/) With ever rising instances of [chronic illness worldwide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuralogix-longevity-mirror), you have to wonder how significant a role might man's changing surroundings play. The Lapka Personal Environment Monitor will not be able to tell you all of the dangers associated with different aspects of your habitat; however, it can assist you in discovering the best conditions for your individual comfort. Three cleanly-crafted, contemporary and minimalist modular gadgets act as gauges for specific [environmental qualities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-meter-pro). Each gathers information through its sensors to record and interpret levels of humidity, radiation, electromagnetic fields and organic foods. The input data is downloaded to your [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauna-tracker) app and worked into charts, graphs and even into stimulating visualizations. The Lapka Personal Environment Monitor makes quantitative and qualitative suggestions for your ideal indoor and outdoor settings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Personal Environment Monitoring:** A trend towards personal environmental monitoring devices that can provide feedback on individual comfort conditions. - **Quantified Self Movement:** The continued emergence and popularity of the quantified self movement, which includes tracking and utilizing personal health and environment data. - **Smart Home Technology:** The integration of personal environment monitoring devices into smart home technology and the development of automated environmental controls. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** A growing market opportunity for consumer electronics companies to develop and market personal environment monitoring devices for individual consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** The potential for personal environment monitoring devices to be utilized in the health and wellness industry for disease prevention and management. - **Home Automation:** The integration of personal environment monitoring devices into home automation systems and the growth of the smart home industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Healthy Living Home Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrahuman-home-device.md) - [Indoor Air-Analyzing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-smart-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Insightful Air Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrier-air-monitor.md) - [Environment-Sensing Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livegrid-digital-canvas.md) - [Environment Monitor Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense1.md) - [Seven Sensor Air Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airthings-view-plus.md) - [Connected Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iaq-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Preventative Air Quality Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nooku-air-quality-monitor.md) - [Accessible Environment Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-temperature-and-humidity-monitor-3-mini.md)