# Handheld Wellness Guidance Devices The 'Mindnap' Smart Meditation Coach is Easy to Use By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-11-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-meditation-coach References: [gadgetify](https://www.gadgetify.com/mindnap/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mindnap/x/7159404#/) The 'Mindnap' smart meditation coach is a health-focused technology solution for consumers looking to take more control over their everyday wellness and optimize their daily routine. The handheld device works by being held in the hands and will go to work with a built-in ECG sensor to track the [breathing rate and heart rate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alveos-one) of the user. The device will then guide the user along using a series of vibrational cues to breath according to a specific rhythm for [enhanced relaxation techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pascora). The 'Mindnap' smart meditation coach has an [app-connected functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/center-meditation-timer) that will enable users to take a look at their performance after use to see how they did and how they might be improving each day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Smart Meditation Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to enhance meditation experiences through smart technology. - **Health-focused Wearable Tech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wearable devices that track biometric data for personalized wellness guidance. - **Mindfulness Tech for Daily Routine Optimization:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create technologies that help individuals optimize their daily routines by incorporating mindfulness practices. ### Where This Applies - **Wellness Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine wellness and technology to create user-friendly devices that promote well-being. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design wearable devices that track biometric data and provide personalized guidance for health and wellness. - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop apps that connect with wellness devices and provide users with insights and performance tracking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enabled Meditation Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainco-oxyzen.md) - [Digital Meditation Service Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/headspace-companion.md) - [Self-Guided Meditation Smartwatch Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taptap-mind.md) - [Portable Breathwork Coaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathwork-coach.md) - [Mindfulness Breathing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindsight-breathing-buddha.md) - [Biofeedback Meditation Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dhyana-meditation-ring.md) - [Non-Digital Meditation Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morphe-meditation-device.md) - [Light-Based Wellness Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resonance-lamp.md) - [EEG Meditation Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calmness-meter.md)