# Facial-Tracking Confectionery Cannons This Marshmallow Cannon Can Track and Shoot at Your Face By Michael Nieto | Published 2014-01-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-cannon References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/a-face-tracking-marshmallow-cannon-aims-straight-for-yo-1500222688) & [hackaday](http://hackaday.com/2014/01/13/the-face-tracking-confectionery-cannon/) This new face-tracking marshmallow cannon was designed to aim accurately at your face. The use of marshmallows would make this unit a fun experiment to try out in public. It was designed by a team of mechanical and electrical engineering students at [Olin College](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-selby-botanical-gardens). If you ever feel the need to have a fun and messy food competition, this cannon is worth a try. The clever design by these college students started by having a tube of plastic to make the 30 PSI marshmallow cannon. It's then put it on a rotating rig, loaded up with [facial recognition software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-social) and then told to aim for the mouth. This facial recognition marshmallow cannon only costs $250 to build. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Face-tracking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop face-tracking technology for various practical applications such as security systems or personalized marketing. - **Food Experiments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional food-related experiences and products that combine creativity, playfulness, and novelty. - **Affordable Robotics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create low-cost robotic devices that can be used for entertainment, education, or simple practical purposes. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced facial recognition software and hardware for various industries like security, healthcare, or retail. - **Food & Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore novel ways to enhance the dining experience through interactive food-themed entertainment or playful food innovations. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate robotics and interactive technologies into educational programs to create engaging and immersive learning experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Decorated Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/williams-sonoma.md) - [Soft-Center Stuffed Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-marshmallow.md) - [Paintball-Shooting Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paintcam-home-security-system.md) - [Freeze-Dried Marshmallow Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshmallow-crunch.md) - [Decorative Holiday Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-marshmallow.md) - [Campfire-Themed Marshmallow Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carvel-2.md) - [Scandinavian S'mores Roasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefn-sweet-spot-smores-maker.md) - [Monstrously Stuffed Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-puffs-monster-marsh.md) - [AI-Enabled Tracking Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-2.md)