# Smart Spray Paint Systems This Spray Paint System Makes Use Of Webcam-Aided Instructions By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spray-paint-system References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/smart-spray-paint-computer-aided-mural-dartmouth/42715/) & [prevost16large.html](http://prevost16large.html) A group of researchers have developed a truly ingenious smart spray paint system that is more than capable of taking regular cans of paint and using them as raw material to create [spray-painted murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusto) that are essentially reproductions or recreations of already existing photographic images. The system makes use of [computer-aided painting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulux-visualizer). A series of webcams are set up all over the painting area in order to monitor the progress of the spray painting process and provide feedback to the user on a computer mirror. Ultimately, this smart spray system will make it easier than ever for a notoriously tricky art form to be controlled to a certain degree, giving spray painters the opportunity to create truly slick [photographic reproductions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-painter). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Spray Painting:** Computer-aided and webcam monitoring systems are revolutionizing the art of spray-painting and bringing precision to the delicate art form. - **Photographic Reproductions:** The ability to create accurate reproductions of photographs using spray paint opens up new avenues for personalization in retail and home decor. - **DIY Painting Tools:** Smart spray painting could allow for greater control and ease of use for amateur painters, creating new opportunities in the DIY and home improvement market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Smart spray painting systems are a disruptive innovation opportunity in the art and design industry, improving efficiency and accuracy of painters who use spray paint as a medium. - **Retail and E-commerce:** The potential for photographic reproductions in spray paint opens up new avenues for personalization in retail and home decor. - **DIY and Home Improvement:** The development of easier-to-use and more precise smart spray painting technology presents a significant opportunity for innovation in the DIY and home improvement market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paintball-Shooting Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paintcam-home-security-system.md) - [Mural Design Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares.md) - [AI-Powered Painting Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loklik-ipaint.md) - [Advanced Painting Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-automation.md) - [Car Spray Paint Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samurai-paint.md) - [AI-Powered Color Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-color-solutions.md) - [AI Paint Color Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Spray Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spx-flow.md) - [Film-Themed Spray Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloakwork.md)