# Synthetic Smartphone Limbs Trevor Prideaux Upgrades His Prosthetic Arm with an Android By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-10-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trevor-prideaux References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5853288/genius-handicapped-man-carved-a-smartphone-dock-into-his-fake-arm) & [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/news/8848476/Man-gets-smartphone-dock-built-into-prosthetic-arm.html) Trevor Prideaux didn't let the fact that he was born without a left arm deter him from embracing and enjoying modern technology. In fact, at this point, the 50-year-old Brit is probably more effective with his use of smartphones than you or I. He's part-cyborg, after all. The native of Wedmore, Somerset, Prideaux complained that he's always found it awkward to use his cellphone due to his missing arm, and his only two options were using a table or delicately balancing the device on [his prosthetic arm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ffate). But recently, he was pitched the idea of permanently [embedding his cellphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-mobile-technology) into his appendage by technicians at the Exeter Mobility Center. A cast was made of Trevor Prideaux's [Nokia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-infinity-pro) C7 and a charging dock was integrated into his laminated fiberglass limb. According to the newly-minted cyborg, "I think this is the first time this has ever been done in the world - and it is brilliant." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Prosthetic Technology Advancements:** The integration of smartphones into prosthetic limbs showcases the potential for future advancements in the field of prosthetics. - **Smartphone Accessibility:** The use of smartphones for individuals with physical disabilities represents a growing trend in accessibility technology and could lead to more inclusive designs. - **Technological Human Augmentation:** The blurring of lines between technology and humans could lead to a future trend of human augmentation as individuals seek to enhance their abilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Prosthetics Manufacturing:** The integration of smartphones into prosthetic limbs represents an opportunity for manufacturers to innovate and differentiate themselves in a competitive market. - **Mobile Technology:** As the use of smartphones for individuals with physical disabilities becomes more prevalent, mobile technology companies could focus on creating more accessible designs and features. - **Human Augmentation:** As technology continues to advance, industries focused on human augmentation and enhancement could see a surge in demand for their products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mind-Controlled Artificial Arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-prosthetic-arm.md) - [Smart Bionic Hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bionic-hand.md) - [Bionic Knee Prostheses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpswwwmediamitedu.md) - [Enhanced Thumb Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/third-thumb.md) - [Wrist-Worn Smartphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-phone-holder.md) - [Detachable Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-smartphone-design.md) - [Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunet.md) - [Wearable Robotic Limb Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jizai-arms.md) - [App-Customized Arm Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcustomized-arm-braces-the-brace-elbow-brace-by-nils-sorger-is-3d-printed.md)