The iHobo App Gives You a New Perspective on Street-Living
Joanne Lam — May 11, 2010 — Tech
References: thenextweb
The iHobo App brings a new perspective on the homeless and living on the street. Housing a homeless man on your iPhone, this application gives you the option of taking care of him for three days. In doing so, he may then survive unfortunate street conditions, attaining the food and shelter he needs. However, if he is ignored, he may make the wrong decisions which would result in unthinkable circumstances.
This iHobo App definitely gives you something to think about when it comes to the homeless and provides a different approach in how you could help.
This iHobo App definitely gives you something to think about when it comes to the homeless and provides a different approach in how you could help.
Trend Themes
1. Mobile-based Homeless Assistance - Develop mobile apps that offer assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness.
2. Technological Empathy - Create technology that fosters empathy and increases understanding of marginalized populations such as the homeless.
3. Gamification for Social Good - Incorporate elements of gamification in apps that raise awareness and provide assistance to the homeless population.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - Technology companies can create apps that provide real-time assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness.
2. Non-profit - Non-profit organizations can leverage technology to increase awareness and raise funds for homeless initiatives.
3. Gaming - Gaming companies can develop games that address social issues and provide real-world impact by donating a portion of profits to homelessness organizations.
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