# Disease-Detecting Devices The 'Mighty Kenko' Scans for Illnesses Using Blood Samples Taken At-Home By M | Published 2016-05-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scan-for-illness References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/05/12/meet-the-mighty-kenko/) & [jgomezdesign](http://www.jgomezdesign.com/) The 'Mighty Kenko' is an innovative at-home health product that is able to scan for illnesses using blood samples. The gadget makes use of microRNA technology to scan for a range of ailments from ones that are life-threatening to much more minor ones. The device features a tray located inside a basin that accepts [small drops of blood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrahuman-and-insidetracker). The blood can be scanned directly inside the device without the need for a professional or a lab, and provides the results directly onto the consumer's smartphone. The reading provides a detailed analysis at the molecular level of the health of the consumer. The 'Mighty Kenko' could be an ideal healthcare device to have at-home, allowing consumers to conduct [routine checkups on their wellbeing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dengue-home-test-kit) outside of doctor visits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 78% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **At-home Health Technology:** The 'Mighty Kenko' demonstrates the growing trend of innovative health devices that provide convenient and accessible healthcare solutions at home. - **Microrna Technology:** The use of microRNA technology in the 'Mighty Kenko' showcases the trend of advanced molecular diagnostics that can detect a wide range of illnesses. - **Mobile Health Monitoring:** By providing results directly to the consumer's smartphone, the 'Mighty Kenko' exemplifies the trend of mobile health monitoring, enabling individuals to track and analyze their health on the go. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare Technology:** The 'Mighty Kenko' represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the healthcare technology industry, revolutionizing at-home health monitoring and diagnostics. - **Medical Device Manufacturing:** The development of devices like the 'Mighty Kenko' presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the medical device manufacturing industry, catering to the growing demand for advanced and user-friendly health devices for personal use. - **Digital Health Solutions:** As an example of mobile health monitoring, the 'Mighty Kenko' indicates a disruptive innovation opportunity in the digital health solutions industry, facilitating remote health management and empowering individuals to take control of their wellbeing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Healthcare Exam Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-medical-device.md) - [At-Home Diagnostic Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genhome.md) - [Non-Invasive Urine Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-scan.md) - [At-Home Urine Analysis Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urine-analysis-tool.md) - [Ailment-Identifying Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anura-magicmirror.md) - [Pebble-Shaped Urine Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uscan.md) - [At-Home Urine Analysis Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/withings-uscan-nutrio.md) - [Instant At-Home Monitoring Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hormometer.md) - [Noninvasive Breathing Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-breath-analysis.md)