# Contactless Smartphone-Powered Thermometers The 'ThermBot' Thermometer is Battery-Free By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-07-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermbot References: [gadgetify](https://www.gadgetify.com/thermbot/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thermbot/the-thermometer-smaller-instant-smarter/) The 'ThermBot' thermometer is an expertly engineered piece of hardware for smartphone users that will enable them to easily take temperature readings without the need for conventional drugstore solutions. The modern thermometer works by being plugged into the port on a smartphone and will immediately go to work capturing data in a contactless manner to eliminate the need to sanitize the device between uses. The unit will relay the information directly to the built-in display in less than one second to eliminate the need for standalone apps; the thermometer can also be used with [third-party health-tracking apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodyscan-feature) for holistic functionality. The 'ThermBot' thermometer weighs in at just 0.8 ounces to make it suited for being carried anywhere and has a [battery-free design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-it-dongle) that will draw energy from the connected smartphone to eliminate the need for separate charging. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Contactless Thermometers:** Innovative design of contactless thermometers can revolutionize temperature monitoring in various industries such as healthcare and food safety. - **Smartphone-powered Medical Devices:** Smartphone-powered medical devices providing more flexible, affordable, and personalized healthcare services can disrupt the traditional healthcare industry. - **Battery-free Design:** Battery-free design of hardware can lead to more sustainable and cost-effective products in various industries such as consumer electronics and IoT devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Contactless thermometers and smartphone-powered medical devices can enhance patient experience, improve efficiency, and reduce healthcare costs. - **Food Safety:** Contactless thermometers can provide a safer and more efficient way of monitoring temperature in food processing, storage, and transportation. - **Consumer Electronics:** Battery-free designs can reduce electronic waste and offer more convenient and sustainable products to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kinetically Powered Smart Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bcool-smart-thermometer.md) - [Touchscreen Thermometer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-thermometer-apps.md) - [Digital LED Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therm-c.md) - [Magnetic Power-Free Food Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-temperature-detector.md) - [Non-Contact Smart Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiitcheck.md) - [Smart Pet Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drpetcare-smart-thermometer.md) - [Accurate Temperature Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-hygrometer-thermometer.md) - [Battery-Free Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uci.md) - [Mobile Thermal Imaging Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-thermal-imaging-camera.md)