# Automated Medication Dispensers The Lumma Tracks and Dispenses Your Medication By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-08-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumma References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/lumma-automatically-sorts-dispenses-pills/38802/) & [getlumma](http://www.getlumma.com/) The Lumma is a new device that is designed to ease and streamline the process of [taking medication on a regular basis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pill-organizers). Remembering to take pills at the right time can be challenging, and this is where this device steps in -- by keeping track of your medication needs and notifying you when it's time to take your meds. The Lumma can hold up to a 3-month supply of either [six or 12 different types of pills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m7-pill-organizer) and can remind you when it's time for you to take your medication. Each pill is sorted into its own reservoir within Lumma, and can be dispensed on a schedule that you input via the device's touchscreen, or for on-demand needs such as pain relief. This device also includes additional notifications and the ability to [share data with medical professionals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patient-journey), making it a true sidekick in patients' medi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Automated Medication Tracking:** Innovations in medication dispensers that track and remind patients to take their medication are becoming more popular, presenting opportunities for startups to create more advanced and personalized solutions. - **Intelligent Medication Dispensing:** As AI and machine learning technologies advance, intelligent medication dispensers that can adjust medication schedules based on patient data are emerging as an exciting innovation opportunity for the healthcare industry. - **Remote Patient Monitoring:** Automated medication dispensers like the Lumma offer the ability to remotely monitor patient adherence to medication schedules and thus create a need for the development of new remote patient monitoring tools for healthcare professionals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry is the main beneficiary of automated medication dispensers that improve adherence to medication schedules and create new opportunities for remote patient monitoring and better resource allocation. - **Pharmaceuticals:** The pharmaceutical industry can benefit from the demand for personalized medications and dosage forms that can fit into various medication dispensing devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can create new partnerships with healthcare and pharmaceutical companies to create more innovative medication dispensers that integrate new technologies such as VR and voice assistants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Medication Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-health-manager.md) - [Medication-Holding Bedside Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-pill-organizer.md) - [Connected Medication Reminder Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ownum-pod.md) - [Wall-Mounted Medication Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadence-medication-dispenser.md) - [Creative Medication Reminders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medication-reminders.md) - [Accessible Pill Dispenser Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solopill.md) - [Multifunctional Sleek Pill Dispenser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clock-pill.md) - [Modernized Waste-Free Medication Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-medicine-dispenser.md) - [Medication Organizer Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medication-clock.md)