# Pulsating Flesh Devices Measure the Effort of Your Computer With the Mechanical Tumor By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-tumor References: [gearfuse](http://www.gearfuse.com/mechanical-tumor-peripheral-pulsates-and-grows/) & [i-mi.org](http://i-mi.org/works/mt_j/photo.html) If you’ve ever wondered how hard your computer is working, the Mechanical Tumor will tell you through a series of pulsations and growth. Designed by Japanese interactive media artist Mio I-zawa, the [fleshy and super realistic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohybrid) [Mechanical Tumor plugs into your computer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-scion) and “quivers and pulses, growing as your [computer works harder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busy-status-bar),” according to Gizmodo. Regardless of whether it was meant as a sort of metaphor or symbol, I think that if this tumor was sitting next to my computer as I worked, I would probably stop using the PC all together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Interactive Gadgets:** The trend of interactive gadgets that provide real-time feedback on device performance presents opportunities for innovative monitoring and measurement devices. - **Biometric Technology:** The use of biometric technology in devices like the Mechanical Tumor opens up possibilities for new ways to visually represent and understand computer activity. - **Human-machine Interface:** The intersection of human-machine interface is showcased by the Mechanical Tumor, highlighting the potential for more dynamic and engaging interactions between users and technology. ### Where This Applies - **Computer Hardware:** The computer hardware industry can explore opportunities to integrate interactive feedback devices like the Mechanical Tumor into their products, enhancing user experience and performance monitoring. - **Healthcare Technology:** The healthcare technology industry could leverage biometric measuring techniques used in devices such as the Mechanical Tumor for applications in patient monitoring or stress assessment. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Artificial intelligence industry players could explore how the Mechanical Tumor's visualization of computer activity could be utilized for enhanced machine learning and data analysis processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Always-Active Mouse Jigglers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaydeer-mechanical-mouse-jiggler.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Desktop Mood Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-emotion-tracker.md) - [Sushi-Inspired Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moushi-mouse.md) - [Steampunk Multifunctional Computer Mouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d-mouse.md) - [Strain-Reducing Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-mouse.md) - [3D-Printed Mesh Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishy-mouse.md) - [Plant-Powered MIDI Sound Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hultn-tegel.md) - [Custom Calibration Computer Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-computer-mouse.md)