The conceptual 'Swimsight' is a wearable computer vision solution for visually impaired swimmers that would enable them to train on their own terms without the need for a tapper for safer swimming. The device works by being positioned onto the head and goes to work providing haptic feedback to the swimmer to let them know when they are reaching the end of the pool. This will help them to gauge their movements accordingly, while also supporting them when it comes to swimming in a straight line and more thanks to an intuitive navigation functionality.
The conceptual 'Swimsight' is the design work of Hugh Johnston and makes use of autonomous vehicle technology in order to give swimmers more independence in the water.
Visually Impaired Swimmer Wearables
The Conceptual 'Swimsight' Supports Users with Haptic Feedback
Trend Themes
1. Wearable Computer Vision - Opportunities exist to design wearable computer vision technology to support visually impaired athletes in various sports.
2. Haptic Feedback Devices - Developing haptic feedback devices provides a solution for removing external support systems for visually impaired individuals in daily activities.
3. Autonomous Vehicle Technology in Fitness - Integrating autonomous vehicle technology presents opportunities for designing innovative solutions for disabled individuals' fitness activities.
Industry Implications
1. Sports and Fitness - The sports and fitness industries have opportunities to design wearable computer vision technology to provide support for disabled athletes to train on their own terms.
2. Healthcare Technology - In the healthcare technology industry, haptic feedback devices can be developed to aid visually impaired individuals in daily activities.
3. Autonomous Vehicle Technology - Companies that specialize in autonomous vehicle technology could integrate this technology into different industries to help disabled individuals carry out fitness activities independently.