# Flesh Touchology The Microsoft Skinput Projects Touchscreen on Your Skin By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-skinput References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/welcome.html?destination=http://www.fastcompany.com/1732673/microsoft-skinput-hands-free-device-controllers) & [research.microsoft](http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/redmond/groups/cue/skinput/index.html) Ever since the astronomical success of Apple's touchscreen devices, it seems like everything is getting a touch of magic thrown into the mix. The latest touchscreen innovation involves the [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-palm-mouse) Skinput. You have never touched flesh until you've used the Microsoft Skinput. Designed to alleviate the restrictiveness of an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-wristband)-sized screen, the Microsoft Skinput was created in collaboration with [Carnegie Mellon University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reskin). For more information about this intriguing development, visit the reference links provided. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Touchscreen Skin:** Skinput technology introduces potential for skin-based interactions with digital devices. - **Wearable User Interface:** Incorporating technology within clothing could revolutionize the way we interact with digital devices. - **Body-based Interfaces:** Body-based interfaces could open up new levels of interactivity and accessibility within the digital realm. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics could see a shift towards wearables that incorporate body-based interfaces. - **Fashion Technology:** Fashion technology may introduce new opportunities to incorporate wearable user interfaces into clothing. - **Healthcare Technology:** Skinput technology may unlock potential for healthcare technology by opening up new avenues for non-invasive patient monitoring. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fingertip Haptic Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voxelite.md) - [Robot Skin Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reskin.md) - [Intuitive Gesture-Control Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactigon-skin-wearable-mouse.md) - [Digital Touch Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kisstouch.md) - [Screen-Equipped Computer Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mouse-touch.md) - [Fluid-Filled Tactile OLED Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-panel-haptics.md) - [Touch Interface Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-keyboard.md) - [Touchless Interaction Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantomy-software.md) - [Slender Touch Interface Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-bar.md)