# Rock Paper Scissors Gloves Steve Hoefer Creates the Ultimate Way to Play With Yourself By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steve-hoefer References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/rock-paper-scissors-playing-glove-competes-against-person-who-is-wearing-it/) & [grathio](http://grathio.com/) Steve Hoefer's [Rock Paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravest-studio) Scissors Glove is perfect for people who have no friends. Now you can play with yourself in public without being embarrassed. Rock paper scissors usually requires a friend with at least a hand, but Steve Hoefer has changed all of that. His glove actually learns from the player, so if you always throw paper first, it will start throwing scissors first. Brilliant! This glove will eventually be my new best friend. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Smart Wearable Gaming:** The Rock Paper Scissors Glove introduces an innovative way of playing games using wearable technology. - **Solo Gaming:** The Rock Paper Scissors Glove caters to individuals who want to enjoy gaming experiences without needing a partner. - **Personalized AI:** The Rock Paper Scissors Glove showcases the potential of personalized artificial intelligence that learns and adapts to individual preferences in game strategies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can explore the integration of wearable technology to create immersive and solo gaming experiences. - **Health and Wellness:** Health and wellness industries can incorporate personalized AI technology to develop interactive fitness and training programs for individuals. - **Children's Toys:** The toy industry can use personalized AI technology to create interactive and educational toys that adapt to a child's skills and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Proactively Challenging Boxing Trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxing-trainers.md) - [Socially Adept Gaming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-robots.md) - [Smart Wearable Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-device1.md) - [Finger-Focused Dancing Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-finger-dance-machine.md) - [Hand Grip Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gripsner.md) - [Robotic Hand Assistance Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioservo-carbonhand.md) - [Intuitive Gesture-Control Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactigon-skin-wearable-mouse.md) - [Shapeshifting Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapeshifting-game-controller.md) - [Massaging Hand Healthcare Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitdema-glove.md)