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Alcohol-Monitoring Temporary Tattoos

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Smart Tattoo by University of California Enhances Health

— April 16, 2018 — Tech
Engineers at the University of California, San Diego developed a high-tech wearable in the form of a temporary smart tattoo. It is said that the monitoring device can stealthily measure the alcohol levels in the wearer's system and transmit the data to a phone application via Bluetooth.

The smart tattoo gets data by stimulating perspiration through a harmless chemical release. The biosensory patch's process assures up-to-date and precise information about alcohol levels in the bloodstream.

The efficiency and real-life tracking of the temporary smart tattoo makes it useful and extremely valuable when one is going out for a drink. In addition, the fact that it is in a simple format that could appeal to Millennials and Gen Z will make the biosensory patch accessible to young drivers.


Image Credit: American Chemical Society
Trend Themes
1. Alcohol-monitoring Wearables - The development of high-tech wearables that can discreetly monitor alcohol levels opens up opportunities for personalized health tracking and responsible drinking initiatives.
2. Real-time Health Tracking - The use of biosensory patches and smart tattoos to gather up-to-date and precise information about alcohol levels in the bloodstream enables individuals to make informed decisions about their drinking habits.
3. Youth-targeted Health Tech - The appeal of simple and accessible biosensory patches could encourage younger demographics, such as Millennials and Gen Z, to prioritize responsible drinking and make safer choices.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare and Wellness - The healthcare and wellness industry can benefit from the integration of alcohol-monitoring wearables into personalized health tracking programs and treatment plans for alcohol-related conditions.
2. Alcohol and Beverage - The alcohol and beverage industry can explore partnerships with technology companies to develop innovative products and services that promote responsible drinking and enhance the drinking experience.
3. Technology and Wearables - Technology and wearables companies have an opportunity to create and market high-tech devices, such as biosensory patches and smart tattoos, that can monitor alcohol levels and provide real-time health tracking for consumers.
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