The 'Saiga' wearable air conditioner is a personal cooling device for use in the summertime to provide effective relief from scorching temperatures in cities and beyond. The unit works by being positioned onto the neck and will go to work delivering cooling relief directly to the back of the neck to quickly chill down the user. A built-in mouthpiece can also be used for providing internal heat relief to take cooling to the next level when temperatures begin to soar.
The 'Saiga' wearable air conditioner is the design work of Harry Barber, Kevin Chiam, Wei Haw Huang and Nacho Vilanova of the Imperial College of London. The device could help to reduce the need for conventional air conditioners by providing targeted relief indoors or out.
Breathable Neckband AC Units
The 'Saiga' Wearable Air Conditioner Cools in Multiple Ways
Trend Themes
1. Wearable Air Conditioning - There is an opportunity for innovation in wearables that provide personal cooling in the heat.
2. Targeted Cooling - Innovations in cooling technology that target specific areas of the body present an opportunity for air conditioning companies.
3. Multipurpose Cooling Devices - Cooling devices that have multiple functions, such as internal and external cooling capabilities, could be the next disruptive innovation in personal cooling technology.
Industry Implications
1. Air Conditioning - The air conditioning industry can use wearable air conditioning technology to enhance the traditional cooling experience for customers.
2. Outdoor Recreation - Outdoor recreation industries can benefit from wearable air conditioning technology that enables comfortable activity in hot weather.
3. Medical Devices - The wearable air conditioning industry can create medical-grade personal cooling devices for people suffering from heat-related illnesses.