# Disability-Friendly Smartphones The Sesame Touch-Free Smartphone is For People With Disabilities By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-11-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchfree-smartphone References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/sesame-touch-free-smartphone/34742/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sesame-touch-free-smartphone) The Sesame is a touch-free smartphone that is designed specifically for people who have limited or no use of their hands. This ingenious device uses head-tracking software to bring smartphone functionality to people who would otherwise be unable to enjoy the benefits of a smartphone. The Sesame phone is essentially a Google Nexus 5 with modified software. It comes loaded with voice and gesture recognition technology, and is designed to be easy to use even for children. Users can switch it on by simply uttering the words 'Open Sesame'. The phone then begins tracking head movements which control an on-screen cursor which can be used to navigate the phone. The phone is well suited for people with a wide range of conditions including multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Touch-free Technology:** Developing touch-free technology for smartphones could revolutionize the way people with disabilities access technology. - **Gesture and Voice Recognition:** Improved gesture and voice recognition technology could make technology more inclusive for people with disabilities. - **Inclusive Design:** Inclusive design goes beyond just accommodating the needs of people with disabilities; it can also offer innovative solutions for all people. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Smartphone manufacturers can create phones that cater to people with disabilities, opening up a new target audience. - **Assistive Technology:** Assistive technology can create new devices that allow people with disabilities to have full access to digital resources. - **Accessibility Services:** Accessibility services can help businesses and organizations make their digital resources more inclusive for people with disabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-key-device.md) - [Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept.md) - [Tactile Accessible Mobile Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-mobile-technology.md) - [Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onebuttonpin.md) - [Accessible Keyboard-Like Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidimensional-communication.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-touch.md) - [Miniature Haptic Communicators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onecoms-fintin-v1.md) - [Tongue-Controlled Digital Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-interfaces.md) - [Accessible Industrial Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nothing-phone-2a.md)