# Brainwave-Controlled Cameras Neurocam is a Hands Free Camera that Uses Brain Activity By Tiffany | Published 2013-12-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurocam References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3022990/prototype-camera-uses-your-brainwaves-to-snap-pics) & [neurowear](http://www.neurowear.com/projects_detail/neurocam.html) In addition to the ever growing trend of wearable technology, Japanese product designers at Neurowear have created a completely [hands-free camera prototype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-nano) called the Neurocam. The wearable camera system is put on like a headset and is able to scan the user's brain activity and emotions. An [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-wristband) is attached onto the device to complete the formula to analyze the brain activity to pick up on 'interest' signals. When the interest signal is at a substantial level, the iPhone triggers the Neurocam in recording a five second short video clip. The iPhone acts as an infographic for your brain, analyzing your emotions and broadcasting your interest with a quick snapshot. Although the product may seem strangely fake, a representative at Neurowear says, "[w]e're using the iPhone so that both the analysis and video recording can be done on a single device. This is still a concept model so there is a possibility to turn this into a wearable camera." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Wearable Camera Technology:** There is an opportunity for further development of wearable cameras that use brain activity to capture user's interests. - **Neurotechnology:** Innovation within neurotechnology, particularly in analyzing emotions and brain activity, can lead to the creation of new products like the Neurocam. - **Integrated Infographic Technology:** Integrating infographic technology with wearable cameras could lead to a new class of products that could analyze data for user insights in real-time. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** Innovation in technology can drive further advancements within the wearable camera space. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Combining wearable cameras with analysis of user interests could provide valuable data for marketing and advertising campaigns. - **Healthcare:** Neurotechnology can be applied to monitor patients health, this could significantly improve diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Camera Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musiccam.md) - [Brainwave-Monitoring Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mw75-neuro.md) - [AI-Powered Sleep Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frenz-brainband.md) - [Mind-Controlled Smart Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migu-headband.md) - [Active Noise-Cancelling Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-noisecancelling-earphones.md) - [Brain Tracking Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mw75-neuro-lt.md) - [Neurotechnology Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurable-x-hyperx.md) - [Attachable Eyewear Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-video-camera.md) - [Assistive Brain-Sensing Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think2switch.md)