# Height-Changing Apps The ‘Short++' iPhone-Enabled Robotic Elevator Shoes By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-07-12 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-elevator-shoes References: [doobybrain](http://www.doobybrain.com/2010/07/08/elevator-shoes/) & [blog.girlybubble](http://blog.girlybubble.com/2010/05/18/short-by-adi-marom-elevator-shoes-for-the-vertically-challenged/) Adi Marom envisions life on many levels. She has created a pair of [mechanical stilts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nos-by-sz), called ‘Short++,’ that can be made higher and lower using an [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-commuter) app. The Short++ iPhone-enabled robotic elevator shoes are handy gadgets for those who want to overcome height disadvantage—or reach the top shelf. Marom’s robotic elevator shoes project explores height as a component of interpersonal relations as well as how on-demand height impacts everyday activities. The robotic elevator shoes are a “must-have” for the under-tall. As the designer says, “There’s an up for that! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Robotic Wearables:** The emergence of Short++ highlights the potential for robotic wearable devices that can be controlled with smartphones. - **Customizable Gadgets:** Short++ demonstrates the demand for personalized gadgets and the opportunity for customization in the technology industry. - **Height Accessibility:** The creation of Short++ is part of a growing trend of innovative products that address height accessibility issues. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Short++ combines fashion and technology, highlighting the potential for innovative products that bridge traditional industries. - **Footwear:** Short++ falls into the footwear industry, and the creation of robotic shoes offers numerous opportunities for product differentiation and innovation. - **Health and Wellness:** Short++ can also be marketed as a health and wellness product, positioning it for entry into the broader health technology market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Fast Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-robotics-moonwalkers.md) - [Advanced Robotic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonwalkers-x.md) - [Robotic Brace Walking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-project-amplify.md) - [Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-shortcut-sneaker.md) - [Superhuman Exoskeleton Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skeletonics.md) - [Virtual Heel Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-try-on.md) - [Platform Statement Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8inch-flipflops.md) - [Ankle-Support Wearable Mobility Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-mobility-device.md) - [App-Controlled Skates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcontrolled-skates.md)