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# The Human Race Machine

By Trendopoly | Published 2007-03-02 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-human-race-machine
References: [wolfmanproductions](http://www.wolfmanproductions.com/racemachine.html) & [humanracemachine](http://www.humanracemachine.com/)

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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai) through the Anomaly machine, [age yourself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-age-detector) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/introthem). 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 Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.4/10
- Popularity: 48% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **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.
- **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.
- **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.

### Where This Applies

- **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.
- **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.
- **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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