Learning to swim within the confines of a pool is one thing, but testing your limits in the merciless ocean may require some added supervision. Save Waves by Alissa Richardson is a pair of gadgets designed keep children protected and to instruct them on how to stay alert and aware of their watery surroundings.
The designer refers to her project as both 'Save Waves' and 'Safe Waves' and the main idea is that the adult hangs onto one device, while the child is attached to the other. The child wears the wristband component snugly around his wrist, and this receives vibrating signals each time the instructor blows an electronic whistle. Save Waves by Alissa Richardson is a way for an adult to get the attention of a young swimmer, affording the opportunity to provide some directions, or as a signal that the kid needs to rethink a potentially unsafe situation.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Water Safety Tech
- Opportunity to design and manufacture smart wearable devices for water safety and teaching children to swim.
- Instructor Aid Gadgets
- Creating gadgets that aid instructors in giving direction and attention to children in the water.
- Ocean Safety Education
- A focus on education and technology to teach children and adults how to stay alert and aware of their surroundings in the ocean.
Where This Applies
- Wearable Technology
- Creating smart wearable technology devices for water safety can disrupt the swimming and water sports industry.
- Education and Training Services
- Offering ocean safety education services and technology can help disrupt the education industry.
- Recreation and Leisure Activities
- Providing additional safety measures through technology in water recreation activities can aid in disrupt the recreation and leisure activities industry.
