Shown at CES 2023, LOOVIC is a navigational device that's meant to be worn around the neck so that the wearer doesn't need to look down at a map or a phone screen when it comes to getting around. This device provides a solution for solving spatial cognition challenges with "voice" landmarks. When wearing the device, people with spatial recognition challenges and those who struggle with direction are guided by a series of haptic and audio prompts.
This navigational solution presented at the Consumer Electronics Show is still in the early stages of development and is not yet available for purchase. LOOVIC is also being considered for in-car use so that people who speak different languages will be supported in the case of a natural disaster that requires them to evacuate the area.
Neck-Worn Navigational Devices
LOOVIC is a Solution for Solving Spatial Cognition Challenges
Trend Themes
1. Neck-worn Navigational Devices - LOOVIC offers a solution for the spatial cognition challenges of people who struggle with directions or have difficulty reading maps.
2. Haptic and Audio Prompts - The use of haptic and audio prompts to guide individuals offers a new approach to navigational aids that can be deployed across various spaces.
3. Language Support - The provision of language support in case of natural disasters presents new avenues of application for these devices.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The demand for innovative wearable devices is growing, and LOOVIC may present new opportunities in this space.
2. Disability Aids - LOOVIC is a powerful tool for individuals with spatial recognition challenges, and may offer new options to create tailored solutions that cater to these populations.
3. Automotive - Providing support for individuals with language barriers could be an interesting innovation opportunity when designing car navigation systems.