# Mermaid Water Aids The Mechanical Dolphin Tail is for Scientific Swimming By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-dolphin-tail References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/32985/) & [uc.edu](http://www.uc.edu/news/NR.aspx?id=12197) The Mechanical Dolphin Tail was created and tested by the [University of Cincinnati](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/third-thumb). The dolphin flipper transforms regular people into [real-life mermaids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z1-design) as they slip on the shoes and move underwater. The Mechanical Dolphin Tail actually makes regular humans swim twice as fast as the [fastest Olympic swimmer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/competitive-swimming). For those who love to swim and want to be one with the dolphins, the flipper is definitely a rad choice to test out. **Implications** - The bond between animals and humans is symbiotic since you cannot have one without the other -- and consumers are always looking to learn more about them. Companies that produce goods that help buyers understand or connect with animals on an educational level will see a large profit because of this need and want to understand animals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mechanical Dolphin Tails:** Opportunities for aquatic sport and recreational industries to innovate with animal-inspired technology. - **Mermaid Water Aids:** Innovations for transforming humankind's interaction with aquatic environments for sports and entertainment. - **Symbiotic Human-animal Experience:** Growing demand for products and services that facilitate immersive learning and educational opportunities centered on animal-human relationships. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aquatic Sport Industry:** Opportunities for using biomechanical technology to enhance performance and user experiences in water sports. - **Recreational Water Industry:** Opportunities for creating innovative water toys and accessories that facilitate human fun and enjoyment with animals. - **Educational Industry:** Opportunities for developing and marketing products that center on immersive learning and education centered on animal-human relationships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underwater Jetpack Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kikfin.md) - [Compact Packable Diver Fins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-fins.md) - [Waist-Worn Underwater Thrusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-thruster.md) - [Revolutionary Swimming Flotation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-flotation-device.md) - [Arm-Attached Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooters.md) - [Ultra-Fast Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-robotics-moonwalkers.md) - [Propellerless Boat Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boat-motor.md) - [Aquatic Fitness-Focused Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquatic-fitness.md) - [Water Quality-Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dispenser.md)