# Artificial Intelligence Home Controllers Mycroft is an Open Source Device that Learns Your Habits By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycroft References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/mycroft-open-source-ai-tool-to-control-your-home/) & [mycroft.ai](https://mycroft.ai/) The idea of [artificial intelligence within your home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-house) might seem like a chapter out of a science fiction novel, but the Mycroft makes it much more realistic and approachable than you might think. Designed with an [open source system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-assistant1) to enable developers to continuously improve on thins, Mycroft works by simply listening for its name; it does not listen or record your conversations until it is acknowledged. From here, you can tell Mycroft to play some music, turn on the TV or record your favorite show. Mycroft is designed with artificial intelligence to [learn from your habits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openclaw) to provide the best experience possible. So, if you tell it to play your favorite music, Mycroft will know just the artist to stream. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Home Artificial Intelligence:** The trend toward integrating AI systems into households, such as the Mycroft system, presents opportunities for connected devices and personalized experiences. - **Open Source AI:** The use of open source systems, allowing developers to continuously improve AI devices, presents opportunities for collaboration and innovation in the AI industry. - **Voice-activated Technology:** The growth in the use of voice-activated technology, demonstrated by Mycroft's design, presents opportunities in enhanced device control and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Automation:** AI home controllers like Mycroft could disrupt the home automation industry by providing personalized, voice-activated control of all household devices. - **Artificial Intelligence:** The use of open source AI systems like Mycroft for personalized and collaborative learning presents opportunities for innovation in the AI industry. - **Assistive Technology:** Mycroft's integration of voice-activated technology into home devices could disrupt the assistive technology industry by providing an accessible and inclusive option for individuals with disabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Smart Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-smart-homes.md) - [Gamified Smart Home Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majordom-smart-home-hub.md) - [Personable Voice-Powered AI Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mia1.md) - [Multi-Device AI Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hey-tuya.md) - [Ceiling-Mounted AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguins-innovate-white-rabbit.md) - [Personal AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omi-ai-companion.md) - [Friendly OS AI Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-mico.md) - [AI-Powered Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turningai-speaker.md) - [Visual AI Home Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seemour.md)