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Multi-Sensory Vibrating Sneakers

The Ep 01 Sneakers by Droplabs Let Wearers Feel Music & More

— November 14, 2019 — Fashion
Ep 01 by Droplabs introduces a new kind of sensory experience with vibrating sneakers that let people feel everything from music and movies to games and much more. The sneakers were created by Brock Seiler, who was inspired when watching a band in the recording studio and felt the vibrations of the music through the floor.

The sneakers themselves contain Bluetooth technology, a speaker-grade transducer and a power source so that audio signals can be turned into sensations.

As well as helping to fully immerse people in their favorite music and movies, the vibrating sneakers have the potential to enhance VR experiences—especially by increasing proprioception, body’s sense of itself in space, which may also help with reducing feelings of nausea that virtual experiences sometimes create.


Image Credit: Droplabs
Trend Themes
1. Multi-sensory Sneakers - Droplabs' Ep 01 Sneakers presents a new way of experiencing music, movies, and games through vibration sensors inside the footwear.
2. Bluetooth-enabled Footwear - Droplabs' Ep 01 Vibrating Sneakers feature Bluetooth technology that allows for seamless connectivity to smartphones and other devices.
3. VR Sensory Integration - Ep 01 Sneakers' vibrating sensors can enhance VR experiences by providing proprioception and reducing feelings of nausea.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - Apparel companies can tap into the sensory technology trends by incorporating vibration sensors and other sensory experience elements in their footwear products.
2. Entertainment and Media - Entertainment and media companies can explore new avenues of immersive experiences by experimenting with sensory technologies in their offerings.
3. Virtual and Augmented Reality - The VR industry can benefit from integrating sensory technology into its products to create a more realistic and immersive experience for users.
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