# Smiling Selfie Cameras The Smilfie Pod Helps Groups Take Photos Without Awkward Selfie Arms By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-03-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiling-selfie References: [entrepreneur](http://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/243816) & [hackist.jp](http://hackist.jp/) In order to reduce the need for [selfie sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clips-camera) and painfully outstretched arms to attain the perfect self-snapshot, there's the Smilfie Pod. With [facial recognition technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-my-selfie), the device is able to detect smiles and uses that as the indicator to automatically take a picture. This smile-activated camera created by the HACKist creative lab has users sync the camera component of the Smilfie Pod with the accompanying [iOS or Android app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-9). Being able to detect when everyone is perfectly photo-ready, this is a clever way to ensure that flawless photos are taken every time—no more sleepy eyes and no more faces out of focus. Showcased at this year's SXSW 2015, this high-tech camera shows that button-pressing for photography is becoming obsolete. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Facial Recognition Cameras:** The Smilfie Pod showcases the potential for cameras that use facial recognition technology for photo-taking - **Automated Photography:** The Smilfie Pod demonstrates the shift towards cameras with automatic photo-taking capabilities - **Hands-free Selfie Devices:** The Smilfie Pod highlights the market for hands-free selfie devices that eliminate the need for selfie sticks or awkward arm positioning ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The Photography industry can benefit from exploring new uses for facial recognition technology in camera devices for enhanced photo-taking experiences - **Consumer Electronics:** The Consumer Electronics industry can explore the development of automated photography devices like the Smilfie Pod to cater to consumers looking for hands-free and convenient photo-taking solutions - **Events:** The Events industry can leverage the use of automated photography technology such as the Smilfie Pod to provide a more seamless and enjoyable photo-taking experience for event attendees ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Facial Recognition Phone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-holder-tripod.md) - [Magsafe Selfie Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magstick.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [Smartphone Gimbal Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snappy-mobile.md) - [Automated AI Smartphone Stabilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smove-pro-mobile-x.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [Visual Timelapse Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfiestory.md) - [Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-camera.md) - [Palm-Sized Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-pal.md)