# Wearable Mini Air Conditioners THEKU Neck Cooler is a Small, Lightweight Personal Device By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-12-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theku References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/theku-launches-the-worlds-first-wearable-mini-type-body-ac-301193033.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1573125128/worlds-first-wearable-mini-type-body-ac) THEKU is a lightweight and compact thermoelectric [personal cooling wearable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-cooling) that helps to boost comfort, performance and productivity. The wearable device has the potential to be a great help for those who love [outdoor activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wati), as well as those who are all too familiar with uncomfortably hot office spaces. In the form of a neckband, the device uses low-wattage TEC cooling to effectively reduce the temperature of the whole body. With a cooling pad on the neck, the unit cools down the large vessels located at this site. The [portable, miniaturized thermoelectric cooling system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-wave-3) is designed to be taken anywhere and offer comfort at the press of a button. Thanks to an algorithm, THEKU reduces the temp of its cooling pad by up to 50 degrees Fahrenheit relative to the outside air. Image Credit: THEKU ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Lightweight Personal Cooling Wearables:** TECHNO Neck Cooler is an example of a personal cooling wearable that provides a boost in comfort and productivity, opening up opportunities in the wearable technology industry. - **Thermoelectric Cooling Systems:** The miniaturization of thermoelectric cooling systems allows for the creation of lightweight, portable devices, paving the way for innovation in the cooling technology industry. - **Algorithmic Cooling:** The use of algorithms to regulate the temperature of cooling pads offers a new avenue for technological advancements in personal cooling devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wearable Technology:** The development of personal cooling wearables offers disruption in the wearable technology industry, including advancements in energy efficiency and battery life. - **Cooling Technology:** The miniaturization of thermoelectric cooling systems like THEKU Neck Cooler opens up opportunities in the cooling technology industry, impacting applications in both personal and professional environments. - **Outdoor and Sports Equipment:** Personal cooling wearables like THEKU Neck Cooler offer an innovative solution for those seeking comfort in hot outdoor environments, paving the way for disruption in the outdoor and sports equipment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Air Conditioning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolify-air.md) - [High-Power Cooling Neckbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neck-cooler.md) - [Body-Mounted Air Conditioner Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-air-conditioner-cooling-vest.md) - [Wearable Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoola.md) - [Wearable App-Connected AC Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gloture-wearcool.md) - [AI-Powered Wearable Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-personal-air-conditioner.md) - [Targeted Cooling Relief Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckband-fan-vision.md) - [Personal Air Conditioners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-cicada.md) - [360-Degree Cooling Neckbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolify-cyber.md)