This is one remote that you’ll never misplace--it’s simply too big to lose! Billed as the world’s largest remote, it’s a homemade device cleverly made from two PlayStation 2 "Dance Dance Revolution" mats.
The inventor explains on his website that he was inspired by a very large remote that he found at his local shopping mall. He was convinced he could do better--or, more appropriately, bigger--and this is what he came up with.
If you’re a couch potato, what a good way to do the thing you love, channel surfing, while still getting at least a little exercise! (A very little, obviously, but, hey, it all adds up.) It doesn’t appear to be for sale, but the creator offers step-by-step instructions, so if you’re technically inclined you can build your own.
Speaking of channel surfing: What if you could use the floor mat remote control concept, but make it in the shape of a surfboard! Now that would be cool!
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Giant Interactive TV Remotes
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in remote control technology by creating larger and more interactive devices.
- DDR Mat Remote Controls
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation by repurposing gaming accessories, like DDR mats, to create unique remote control experiences.
- Exercise-inspired Remotes
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation by integrating physical activity into everyday tasks, like channel surfing, to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Consumer Electronics
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics industry by reinventing traditional remote control devices with larger and more interactive designs.
- Gaming Accessories
- Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the gaming accessories industry by repurposing products like DDR mats for alternative functions, such as remote controls.
- Health and Fitness
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in the health and fitness industry by integrating exercise into everyday activities, like controlling TV channels.
