The Bodyguard Armor Sleeve Protects While Providing Mobility
Jordan Sowunmi — June 2, 2011 — Unique
References: armstar.net & popsci
The newest creation from inventor David Brown, the BodyGuard Armor Sleeve, may provide police officers and dedicated campers with a protective product so strong it could be a game changer.
The BodyGuard Armor Sleeve is a removable sleeve equipped with a video camera, laser pointer, flashlight and most importantly, a high-voltage taser and armor plate. The idea was hatched with the help of actor Kevin Costner, one of David Brown’s colleagues from his day job as an editor, producer and cameraman. In addition to investing in the Bodyguard Armor Sleeve, Costner appears in the first official demonstration video of the product.
The armor sleeve is versatile and allows the user to point, shoot and run while wearing it. Brown and Costner suggest that the BodyGuard Armor sleeve will be perfect for police officers or serious outdoorsmen worried about fending off bears, mountain lions and other wild animals. The product was first demonstrated this past May at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Mock Prison Riot, in West Virginia. There are plans to provide testing units to police forces later this year.
Brown is optimistic about the armor sleeve’s potential. “BodyGuard will empower police officers worldwide,” he said. “It will save lives.”
The BodyGuard Armor Sleeve is a removable sleeve equipped with a video camera, laser pointer, flashlight and most importantly, a high-voltage taser and armor plate. The idea was hatched with the help of actor Kevin Costner, one of David Brown’s colleagues from his day job as an editor, producer and cameraman. In addition to investing in the Bodyguard Armor Sleeve, Costner appears in the first official demonstration video of the product.
The armor sleeve is versatile and allows the user to point, shoot and run while wearing it. Brown and Costner suggest that the BodyGuard Armor sleeve will be perfect for police officers or serious outdoorsmen worried about fending off bears, mountain lions and other wild animals. The product was first demonstrated this past May at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Mock Prison Riot, in West Virginia. There are plans to provide testing units to police forces later this year.
Brown is optimistic about the armor sleeve’s potential. “BodyGuard will empower police officers worldwide,” he said. “It will save lives.”
Trend Themes
1. Electric Protection Gear - The trend towards electrified and protective wearables is growing and has the potential to disrupt the protective gear industry.
2. Smart Protective Sleeves - The invention of smart sleeves with features like integrated cameras and tasers present opportunities for disruptive innovation in both law enforcement and outdoor industries.
3. Multi-functional Wearables - Demand for multi-functional wearable technology that provides protection and increased mobility will drive innovation in the tech wearables industry.
Industry Implications
1. Law Enforcement - The Bodyguard Armor Sleeve presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the law enforcement industry, as protective gear continues to evolve to meet the demands of a dangerous world.
2. Outdoor Gear - The Bodyguard Armor Sleeve is poised to disrupt the outdoor gear industry by providing campers and hikers with a protective product that can also be used as a tool for safety.
3. Wearable Technology - The integration of protective features like cameras and tasers into smart wearable technology presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the tech wearables industry.
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