'Ref' from Jens Dyvik is Designed to Send Good Vibes
Michael Hines — December 9, 2010 — Unique
References: dyvikdesign & fastcodesign
Forget the stress balls; if you want fast-acting stress relief, then you want 'Ref' from Jens Dyvik. 'Ref' is a wearable robot that responds to changes in your pulse by nuzzling your skin to calm you down.
'Ref' from Jens Dyvik can also make itself useful when you aren't stressing out. It coaches you on proper breathing techniques by sending "a wavelike touch sensation up the user's arm for an inhale cue, and down the arm for an exhale cue." Even though it looks like an alien from a sci-fi film, I could still see myself wearing 'Ref' during my most hectic days.
'Ref' from Jens Dyvik can also make itself useful when you aren't stressing out. It coaches you on proper breathing techniques by sending "a wavelike touch sensation up the user's arm for an inhale cue, and down the arm for an exhale cue." Even though it looks like an alien from a sci-fi film, I could still see myself wearing 'Ref' during my most hectic days.
Trend Themes
1. Wearable Stress-relief Robots - Disruptive innovation opportunity in the wearable tech industry to create stress-relief robots.
2. Pulse-responsive Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity in the healthcare industry to implement pulse-responsive technology for stress management.
3. Breathing Technique Coaches - Disruptive innovation opportunity in the wellness industry to create wearable technology that coaches users on proper breathing techniques.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - Innovation opportunity in the wearable tech industry to create a product that provides stress relief through technology.
2. Healthcare - Innovation opportunity in the healthcare industry to implement pulse-responsive technology for stress management.
3. Wellness - Innovation opportunity in the wellness industry to create wearable technology that coaches users on proper breathing techniques for stress relief.
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