The Glowbelt Helps Prevent Accidents Caused by Poor Visibility in the Dark
Rahul Kalvapalle — July 22, 2014 — Tech
The Glowbelt is a special one-size-fits-all belt that is intended to provide maximum visibility to decrease the chances of accidents and collisions involving bikers, cyclists and night-time joggers.
The Glowbelt weighs 54 grams and is fitted with 13 high-power micro LEDs hooked up to a spring-loaded retractable fiber.Powered by a pair of coin cell batteries tat provide 60 hours of illumination, the device will be offered in blue, green and pink color varieties.
Wearers of the Glowbelt will be visible from distances as great as 200 meters, decreasing the likelihood of collisions. The number and distribution of LEDs on the device makes the human eye three times more likely to spot a person wearing the belt, when compared to conventional high-visibility clothing and accessories.
The Glowbelt's developers have taken to Kickstarter to raise funds for manufacturing and refinement of their product.
The Glowbelt weighs 54 grams and is fitted with 13 high-power micro LEDs hooked up to a spring-loaded retractable fiber.Powered by a pair of coin cell batteries tat provide 60 hours of illumination, the device will be offered in blue, green and pink color varieties.
Wearers of the Glowbelt will be visible from distances as great as 200 meters, decreasing the likelihood of collisions. The number and distribution of LEDs on the device makes the human eye three times more likely to spot a person wearing the belt, when compared to conventional high-visibility clothing and accessories.
The Glowbelt's developers have taken to Kickstarter to raise funds for manufacturing and refinement of their product.
Trend Themes
1. High-visibility Safety Gear - The Glowbelt demonstrates the trend of creating high-visibility accessories to enhance safety in low-light conditions.
2. Smart Wearable Technology - The Glowbelt represents the trend of integrating smart technology into wearable accessories for improved functionality.
3. Crowdfunding Campaigns for Product Development - The use of Kickstarter by the Glowbelt's developers highlights the trend of using crowdfunding platforms to raise funds for product manufacturing and refinement.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Sports and Recreation - The Glowbelt is relevant to the outdoor sports and recreation industry, as it addresses the need for enhanced visibility and safety for bikers, cyclists, and joggers in low-light environments.
2. Safety Equipment and Gear - The Glowbelt is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the safety equipment and gear industry, as it offers a unique high-visibility solution for reducing accidents and collisions in the dark.
3. Wearable Technology - The Glowbelt represents a potential disruptive innovation opportunity within the wearable technology industry, as it combines functionality and safety in a compact and stylish wearable accessory.
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