iPosture
Pearl — August 19, 2008 — Life-Stages
The iPosture is a nifty little device worn next to skin which can sense when the body slouches and vibrates to remind the wearer to straighten up.
Our mothers who nagged us when we slouched have been proved right for bad postures don't just hunch our shoulders but could lead to lower back pain. Poor postures also make us look shorter, appear to have smaller busts for women and promotes the belly pooch which not attractive to either sex.
The device looks like a round pendant so it can be worn as one and will suit either formal or informal styles. Or with the help of EZ stick pads, it can be worn discretely under clothing. The iPosture can also be attached to bra straps.
The technology that powers the iPosture is WINS, or Wearable Intelligent NanoSensors where the microchips continually monitor the wearer's posture. It uses a coin-sized battery. Operation is easy - just wear the device, stand up straight (or chose a sitting position) and push the only button it has to set the device for yourself. Hold the button for more than 3 seconds will pause it. Turn it off by taking it off.
The iPosture will soon be available for $100.
Our mothers who nagged us when we slouched have been proved right for bad postures don't just hunch our shoulders but could lead to lower back pain. Poor postures also make us look shorter, appear to have smaller busts for women and promotes the belly pooch which not attractive to either sex.
The device looks like a round pendant so it can be worn as one and will suit either formal or informal styles. Or with the help of EZ stick pads, it can be worn discretely under clothing. The iPosture can also be attached to bra straps.
The technology that powers the iPosture is WINS, or Wearable Intelligent NanoSensors where the microchips continually monitor the wearer's posture. It uses a coin-sized battery. Operation is easy - just wear the device, stand up straight (or chose a sitting position) and push the only button it has to set the device for yourself. Hold the button for more than 3 seconds will pause it. Turn it off by taking it off.
The iPosture will soon be available for $100.
Trend Themes
1. Wearable Posture Sensors - Opportunities for developing more advanced and versatile sensor technologies for posture monitoring in various industries such as healthcare, fitness, and ergonomics.
2. Smart Jewelry Devices - The potential to integrate posture correction technology into fashion and jewelry items, creating new markets for stylish and innovative accessories.
3. Self-care Gadgets - The increasing demand for personalized health and wellness devices will drive the growth of the self-care gadget industry, with posture correctors as a popular subcategory.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Wearable posture sensors have promising applications in physical therapy, injury prevention, and chronic pain management.
2. Fitness - Personalized posture monitoring and correction devices have the potential to enhance workout efficiency and minimize the risk of injury, creating opportunities for fitness tech startups.
3. Ergonomics - Employers and workers seeking to improve workplace ergonomics and minimize musculoskeletal disorders will benefit from posture correction technology integrated into office equipment and furniture.
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