The 'T.Jacket System' is a device that can be worn by a child that is connected to an Android smartphone app and can give the feeling of a hug from afar. The suggested use for this technology is for parents to monitor their children's stress levels and remotely send them a hug when their stress levels hit a certain point.
The way that parents are to be made aware of their children's stress levels is from the jacket itself, which can monitor activity rates. Research behind hugs reveals that the feeling of a hug can majorly reduce stress. Creator James Teh sees the T.Jacket System as being a potential major breakthrough for autistic children as many of them "suffer from sensory processing difficulties that make them hypo or hyper-sensitive to external stimuli like loud noises and unfamiliar faces and objects," something the T.Jacket System could help with from afar.
Hug-Simulating Outerwear
The 'T.Jacket System' is a Reassuring Tech-Enabled Device
Trend Themes
1. Smart Wearable Technology - The T.Jacket System represents a trend in smart wearable technology that simulates physical sensations.
2. Remote Monitoring - The use of the T.Jacket System for remote monitoring of stress levels serves as a disruptive innovation opportunity in the healthcare and wellness industry.
3. Sensory Integration - The T.Jacket System addresses the need for sensory integration solutions, particularly for individuals with sensory processing difficulties, creating opportunities in the education and therapy industries.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The T.Jacket System's application in stress monitoring and remote support presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the healthcare industry.
2. Wellness - The T.Jacket System's ability to provide remote hugs for stress relief opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the wellness industry.
3. Education - The T.Jacket System's potential breakthrough for autistic children offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the education sector, specifically in assisting with sensory integration.