The Son-X Octavia Aims to Make Swinging More Popular than Gaming
Michael Hines — May 30, 2012 — Life-Stages
References: son-xplay & designbuzz
The Son-X Octavia is an interactive musical device designed to get children to play outside more. Developed by Son Xplay, the Son-X Octavia is a solar-powered speaker system that attaches to swing sets. The speakers play three recorded sounds, applause, concert and a beat, whenever a child has reached a certain height on the swing, or whenever they have spent a certain amount of time swinging.
The device is small enough to be powered by three solar panels, and it's compact enough to fit onto any swing set with ease. Currently, only three sounds are available for the Son-X Octavia, but the company plans to release sound updates on USB sticks in the future. The gadget is targeted specifically at schools without a small to medium-sized budget, and sells for $624.
The device is small enough to be powered by three solar panels, and it's compact enough to fit onto any swing set with ease. Currently, only three sounds are available for the Son-X Octavia, but the company plans to release sound updates on USB sticks in the future. The gadget is targeted specifically at schools without a small to medium-sized budget, and sells for $624.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Play Equipment - Developing devices that fuse music, play and technology to encourage outdoor activity among children and young adults.
2. Swing-set Integrations - Customizing swing-sets with solar-powered audio devices that players can interact with to boost mood and enhance the experience.
3. Solar-powered Audio Devices - Inventing devices that rely on sustainable energy to provide outdoor recreational activities for children, even those without access to utilities-based systems.
Industry Implications
1. Education Industry - Schools can make use of similar devices to encourage students to engage in physical activity during recess or outdoor classes.
2. Recreational Industry - Manufacturers and providers of outdoor recreational activity equipment can expand their offerings to include interactive, music-playing swing-sets.
3. Sustainable Energy Industry - Developing new technology to innovate solar panel and audio devices that run on renewable energy and contribute to environmental sustainability while providing entertainment for young people.
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