The 'Pray-O-Mat' Lets You Get Your Praying in on the Go
Marina Rotharmel — July 30, 2012 — Social Good
References: mancunianmatters & odditycentral
The Pray-O-Mat is perfect for religious people on the run. The device, which was designed by Oliver Sterm from Germany, makes praying convenient.
His design for the Pray-O-Mat looks exactly like a photo booth. The booth holds over 300 prayers and is available in 65 different languages. The on-the-go religious experience is hoping to help people of faith get their daily dose of prayer in even while they're out and about. All users have to do is pop in 50 cents, select their favorite prayer on the touch screen and pray along with it.
These religious booths, which were first seen in Germany, will be making their debut around the U.K. They're being installed in 'multi-faith spaces,' according to Oddity Central.
His design for the Pray-O-Mat looks exactly like a photo booth. The booth holds over 300 prayers and is available in 65 different languages. The on-the-go religious experience is hoping to help people of faith get their daily dose of prayer in even while they're out and about. All users have to do is pop in 50 cents, select their favorite prayer on the touch screen and pray along with it.
These religious booths, which were first seen in Germany, will be making their debut around the U.K. They're being installed in 'multi-faith spaces,' according to Oddity Central.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Religion - The Pray-O-Mat demonstrates the trend of providing on-the-go religious experiences for busy individuals.
2. Multilingual Praying - The availability of the Pray-O-Mat in 65 different languages highlights the trend of catering to diverse and multicultural religious communities.
3. Technology-enhanced Spirituality - The touch screen interface and digital prayer selection of the Pray-O-Mat exemplify the trend of integrating technology with spiritual practices.
Industry Implications
1. Religious Services - The introduction of religious prayer booths presents an opportunity for religious organizations to provide convenient and accessible prayer experiences for their members.
2. Entertainment and Amusement - The Pray-O-Mat, resembling a photo booth, can disrupt the entertainment industry by offering a unique and engaging religious experience for individuals seeking spiritual connection while on the go.
3. Translation and Localization - The Pray-O-Mat's availability in 65 different languages opens up opportunities for translation and localization companies to provide services tailored to religious texts and prayers.
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