Stuck for a gift for your grandparents this Christmas? Look no further than the human airbag.
Not intended for busy people speeding through the city streets, but for old age pensioners afraid of taking a tumble. This strap on pouch is a cutting edge human airbag that deploys in seconds if it detects the wearer has fallen. Three football sized airbags inflate as they are pumped full of compressed gas, protecting the back of the head and vulnerable behind.
Developed by Japanese company Prop, the device costs $1000. Consider that Japan has almost 30 million people over the age of 65, and it's an awesome business innovation. There is a huge market for products to protect and assist seniors, and this is just one of many.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Senior Protection
- The market for products to protect and assist seniors is growing, creating opportunities for companies in this sector.
- Personal Air Bags
- The development of wearable airbag technology provides a new innovation opportunity to create additional personal safety products.
- Fall Detection
- The demand for fall detection technology will continue to grow as the population ages.
Where This Applies
- Consumer Electronics
- The consumer electronics industry could explore development of personal airbag technology for safety purposes.
- Medical Devices
- The medical devices industry could incorporate wearable airbag technology into products that improve the quality of life for seniors.
- Home Safety
- The home safety industry could target senior protection with airbag technology as a way to decrease the likelihood and severity of injuries.
