# Customized Performance-Enhancing Tools The Vigo Tracks Your Alertness and Improves Performance By Michael Nieto | Published 2013-12-19 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-enhancing-tools References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jasongui/meet-vigo-the-very-first-energy-gauge-for-you?ref=category) & [wearvigo](http://wearvigo.com/) The Vigo is a new form of [performance-enhancing tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productyve) that tracks patterns within your blinks and in your body's movement. It can be customized to your needs as wearable technology along your ear like a headset. This tool automatically 'tricks' you into thinking you are doing your best in order to reach your daily goals. This unit has an infrared sensor, an accelerometer and a clever algorithm built-in to function. It also connects to your smartphone through Bluetooth and can be controlled using the [compatible app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitalflip). Whenever you feel like you're slacking or just very tired, the Vigo has the ability to pick up those senses and revitalize your performance instantly. Performance-enhancing tools are a great alternative to improve your daily tasks when you need to the most. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wearable Tracking Tools:** Tools such as the Vigo that track patterns in body movement and blinks provide opportunities for developing more accurate and customizable wearables. - **Personalized Performance Optimization:** The Vigo's ability to customize to individual needs highlights the need for personalization and optimization in the performance enhancement industry. - **Instantaneous Revitalization:** Performance-enhancing tools that can instantly revitalize an individual's performance have a potential for disrupting the energy and productivity market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wearable Technology:** Tools like the Vigo are indicative of the growing market for wearable technology, with opportunities for developing more advanced and personalized devices. - **Health and Fitness:** The Vigo and other performance-enhancing tools present opportunities for integrating technology into health and fitness, and developing personalized fitness plans. - **Productivity Enhancement:** Tools like the Vigo can disrupt the productivity enhancement market by offering customizable and instantaneous performance optimization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cognitive Performance Measurement Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productivity-wearable.md) - [Lifestyle-Analyzing Productivity Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productivity-tracker.md) - [Wearable Breathing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alveos-one.md) - [Focus-Enhancing Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainblink.md) - [AI-Powered Work Health Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bliink.md) - [AI-Powered Sleep Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frenz-brainband.md) - [Attention Improvement Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focus-trainer.md) - [Brain Training Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-training-solution.md) - [Mind-Training Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphabeats-headband.md)