With the increasingly growing trend of wearable technology, worldwide electronics manufacturer Sony teamed up with its engineers in creating an intelligent wig called the 'SmartWig.' According to Bloomberg, "The hairpiece would connect wirelessly to a device and could include a camera or GPS sensor." The headpiece will be able to hide one sensor, a control unit and a communication interface. The idea behind this innovation is that it acts very much like a smartphone, where it could vibrate or signify you whenever you receive mail or texts.
The styles of wigs also pertain to your specific use; for PowerPoint presentations, you use the Presentation Wig, for directions, you use the Navigation Wig and for taking blood pressure and body temperature, you have the Sensing Wig. Sony stipulates that materials for the wig include, horse hair, human hair, wool, feathers, yak, buffalo or other synthetic materials.
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Trend Themes
1. Wearable Technology in Hairpieces - The trend of incorporating wearable technology into hairpieces presents opportunities for disruptive innovation, such as integrating sensors and communication interfaces.
2. Customizable Smart Wigs - The ability to customize smart wigs for specific uses, such as presentation, navigation, or health monitoring, opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in personalization and functionality.
3. Hidden Technology in Hair Accessories - The concept of hidden technology in hair accessories, like the SmartWig, showcases the potential for disruptive innovation in creating discreet yet functional electronic devices.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Beauty - The fashion and beauty industry can explore the integration of wearable technology in hairpieces to offer unique and technologically advanced products.
2. Healthcare and Wellness - The healthcare industry can leverage smart wigs with sensing capabilities to monitor vital signs and provide personalized health insights.
3. Electronics and Communication - The electronics and communication industry can further develop hidden technology in hair accessories to create innovative and inconspicuous devices for various applications.