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The Human Race Machine

— March 2, 2007 — Tech
As featured on Oprah and originally designed to assist the FBI in locating missing children, the Human Race Machine offers you three unique features. See yourself as a different race through the Anomaly machine, age yourself using the Age machine or see what your children might look like with the Couples machine.

Implications - The Human Race Machine works by the user sitting in front of it as it takes their picture. You choose the changes that you would like to see and the machine obeys. When the machine is brought to events, it comes in a custom case that weighs a hefty 650 lbs and you can book the Human Race Machine for onsite visits to campus' and corporate events.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Identity Transformation - The Human Race Machine's ability to show individuals as a different race presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in virtual identity transformation services.
2. Age Simulation Technology - The Age machine's capability to visually age individuals opens up potential for disruptive innovation in age simulation technology, allowing individuals to see their future selves and plan accordingly.
3. Genetic Visualization Tools - The Couples machine's feature of showing what children might look like introduces the possibility of disruptive innovation in genetic visualization tools, providing insights into potential offspring appearances and traits.
Industry Implications
1. Virtual Reality - The concept of virtual identity transformation in the Human Race Machine can create opportunities for disruption in the virtual reality industry, particularly in terms of personalized avatars and immersive experiences.
2. Cosmetics and Anti-aging - The Age machine's age simulation technology can lead to disruptive innovation in the cosmetics and anti-aging industry, enabling personalized product recommendations and targeted anti-aging solutions.
3. Genetic Testing and Family Planning - The Couples machine's genetic visualization capabilities can drive disruptive innovation in the genetic testing and family planning industry, offering insights into potential genetic traits and helping individuals make informed decisions.
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