# Motorized Smartphone Mounts The Picbot Mount Uses Facial Recognition for the Perfect Selfie By Justin Lam | Published 2018-05-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picbot-mount References: [mashable](https://mashable.com/2018/05/05/picbot-smartphone-mount-sale-selfie/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial#DGIxj6RbEsqz) & [mypicbot](https://mypicbot.com/) Designed to step up its users' selfie game, the Picbot mount utilizes a [motorized base and face tracking technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gency-pb) to ensure the perfect selfie. Built to improve smartphone photography and videography, the Picbot mount uses [360-degree auto-rotation and facial tracking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-mobile-8) to ensure the camera is always pointed at the user's face when they are in motion. The gadget can also be used to take group shots, as the facial tracking software can identify and follow three faces at the same time. The mount will also come with an accompanying app, giving users the chance to apply filters and edit their photos with a decently populated editing suite. The Pcbot mount also features a Bluetooth remote control, which allows users to manually control the mount and capture videos and photos from a distance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Motorized Smartphone Mounts:** The motorized smartphone mount trend enables users to take perfect selfies with face tracking technology. - **Improving Smartphone Photography:** The trend of improving smartphone photography is driven by technological advancements in motorized mounts like the Picbot. - **Facial Recognition in Selfie Gadgets:** The trend of integrating facial recognition in selfie gadgets like the Picbot mount enhances the user's photography experience. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from disruptive innovation opportunities in motorized smartphone mounts. - **Photography Equipment:** The photography equipment industry has the potential to capitalize on the trend of improving smartphone photography with motorized mounts. - **Mobile App Development:** The mobile app development industry can explore opportunities in creating companion apps for motorized smartphone mounts like the Picbot. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motion-Tracking Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-tracking-phone-mount.md) - [Facial Recognition Phone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-holder-tripod.md) - [Automated AI Smartphone Stabilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smove-pro-mobile-x.md) - [AI-Powered Smartphone Photography Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pivo-pod-x.md) - [Athlete-Tracking Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-tracking-phone-mount.md) - [AI-Powered Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isteady-m7.md) - [Motion-Tracking Smartphone Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-flow.md) - [User-Tracking Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belkin-autotracking-stand-pro.md) - [Advanced AI-Powered Smartphone Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tracking.md)