# Stupid USB Devices USB Dance Mat Makes Finger Dancing Easy By Kyla Schmidt | Published 2007-08-02 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-dance-mat References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/) If I can't actually get out and shake my booty on the dance floor, second best for me is [chair dancing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-x). But for the uber lazy there is the [USB Finger Dance Mat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zumba-fitness-party) where you can really... shake out your fingers? Other than sheer boredom the point of this gadget is to match the mat's sequences of [flashing lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-cube) that just get's harder and faster. And if you want to image you're actually dancing it comes with a cut-out cardboard dancer to slide over your pinkies. Endless fun. The embedded video clip is the old school method of finger dancing, but still goes to show what a great time you can have by letting your fingers get into a groove! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive USB Devices:** Opportunity to create engaging and interactive USB powered devices. - **Gaming Accessories:** Innovation in gaming accessories that can enhance user experience. - **Sensory Devices:** Creating USB devices that stimulate a range of senses such as touch, vision, and sound. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** USB gaming accessories can boost player engagement and enhance playing experience. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity to create innovative and unique USB devices that cater to consumer demand for interactive gadgets. - **Entertainment:** Sensory USB devices have potential to provide a new layer of engagement for entertainment industry such as music and movies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Non-Slip Dance Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fwfx.md) - [Interactive Dance Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-it.md) - [Miniature Dance Game Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dance-dance-revolution.md) - [Always-Active Mouse Jigglers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaydeer-mechanical-mouse-jiggler.md) - [DJ-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyberboard-r2-le-smoking.md) - [Remote Presentation Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-finger-mouse.md) - [Gamified Office Worker Exercises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crouch-beat.md) - [Intuitive Gesture-Control Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactigon-skin-wearable-mouse.md) - [Hand-Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palmplug.md)