The Lightwave wristband is taking a different approach to wearable tech than many of its counterparts at SXSW interactive this year. Rather than focusing on fitness and social media, it is tackling the world of music and party management.
The Lightwave wristband looks to create a more interesting and exciting live music experience by relaying the information of the crowd to the performers and there 's no better place to do it than SXSW interactive. The wristband is very thorough in its gathering of information as well by gathering things like temperature, audio levels and even different types of movement.
By doing this, it gives the performer a sort of cheat sheet that gives them the tools to alter and cater their performance -- even halfway through. The way it will be distributed is in the same way 3D glasses are distributed -- used for the performance, returned, recycled and used again for the next group.
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Trend Themes
1. Music Experience Enhancement - The Lightwave wristband demonstrates the trend of enhancing live music experiences by providing performers with real-time crowd information.
2. Audience Data Collection - The Lightwave wristband showcases the trend of collecting and analyzing data from concertgoers to improve future performances and event management.
3. Wearable Technology Innovation - The Lightwave wristband exemplifies the innovative use of wearable technology in the realm of music and party management, disrupting the traditional concert experience.
Industry Implications
1. Music Events and Festivals - The Lightwave wristband presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the music events and festivals industry, offering new ways to engage with audiences and enhance the live music experience.
2. Data Analytics and Insights - The Lightwave wristband opens up opportunities for the data analytics and insights industry to leverage real-time audience data from wearable devices to optimize concert performances and event planning.
3. Wearable Technology Development - The Lightwave wristband highlights potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the wearable technology development industry, showing how wearable devices can be tailored for specific event experiences and improve audience engagement.