Accompanying its Necomini headset, which can read your emotional states and convey them through robotic cat ears, Neurowear is releasing another catlike contraption known as the Shippo.
Literally translating to "tail" in Japanese, the Shippo is a mechanical tail that can scan your brain waves and then wag according to how you are feeling. The tail is linked to a neural smartphone app that not only reads your mood but also tags your location and shares it with friends through Twitter or Facebook. This effectively allows users to see nearby places that other Shippo wearers frequently visit.
Catgirls and animal-inspired attire have been a staple of Japanese manga and video games for quite some time now. It seems only fitting that there be products that allow enthusiasts to express their feline fashion sense.
Expressive Mechanical Cat Tails
The Shippo Tail is a Must-Have Item for Kitty Fashionistas
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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3. Social Media and Travel - The integration of location-sharing features into mood-tracking apps can lead to disruptive innovation in the social media and travel industries.