Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Assistive
Vision
Tech aids in visual or navigational improvements for the visually impaired.
4.2
Trend score
Trend
What is the Assistive Vision trend?
Assistive Vision: One of the most important aspects of technological developments is their ability to aid and empower those with various disabilities, and this fact holds up for visual impairments. Innovations in this field have led to a wide range of accessibility related developments for individuals who have these impairments – from enhancing navigational abilities, to improving sight. This shift speaks to the possibilities in this field, as it strays well past vision itself and has potential uses in everything from medicine and tech, to fashion, design and architecture.
Trend themes
Themes within the Assistive Vision trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Assistive Wearables
The rise of wearable accessibility technology for the visually impaired demographic.
02
Smart Sensing Navigation
Integration of smart sensors into navigational technologies for location detection and obstacle avoidance.
03
AR for Visual Impairments
Augmented reality applications for enhancing the everyday lives of people with visual impairments.
Industry implications
What the Assistive Vision trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Healthcare Technology
The advancements in assistive technologies for the visually impaired aligns with healthcare technology innovation.
For
Mobile Device and Wearable Technology
The application of various mobility and wearables technologies proves to be an excellent approach for innovating visually-impaired aid tech.
For
Smart City Solutions
Navigation-assistive technology promises to be a valuable asset to the tech implementation of smart city designs and solutions.
Workshop question
How can your brand insert its products or services into aspects of consumers' lives that probe deeper than the product/service's primary intended purpose.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Assistive Vision
Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 58%, freshness 8%.
Popularity60%
Activity58%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Assistive Vision trend
9 featured examples from Jul 1, 2015 to Aug 31, 2017CategoryLifestyle
Accessorized Navigation Wearables
This Navigation Device is Worn Like a Bracelet or Necklace
Developing innovative wearable technology to assist and enhance the mobility and navigation of people with visual impairments
CategoryTech
Vision-Restoring Visors
The eSight 3 Improves Vision for the Legally Blind
The eSight 3's vision-enhancing capabilities offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the healthcare industry, allowing for improved treatments and interventions for visually…
CategoryTech
Blind-Assisting Beacon Systems
This Subway Navigation System Helps to Guide Blind Passengers
Opportunity for public transportation systems to integrate Bluetooth beacon technology to assist visually impaired passengers in navigating their routes.
CategoryLifestyle
Directional GPS Sunglasses
These Glasses Feature a GPS Function to Aid the Visually Impaired
The integration of GPS technology into wearable devices presents opportunities for developing assistive solutions for individuals with disabilities
CategoryTech
Assistive AR Sight Apps
Samsung's Relúmĭno Helps to Users with Vision Impairments to See Better
AR apps for individuals with vision impairments provide disruptive innovation opportunities in the assistive technology industry.
CategoryLifestyle
Narrative Visual Impairment Apps
Microsoft's 'Seeing AI' Can Narrate the World Around You
The development of 'Seeing AI' highlights the potential for AI in creating innovative solutions for individuals with visual impairments.
CategoryTech
Sound Navigation Devices
The 'Echo' Helps Individuals with Visual Impairments in Their Daily Lives
The assistive technology industry can benefit from providing advanced sound-based devices that specifically cater to individuals with visual impairments.
CategoryLifestyle
Wearable Navigation Devices
This Horseshoe-Shaped Gadget Helps Visually Impaired People Get Around
The development of wearable navigation devices presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the assistive technology industry to enhance accessibility for individuals with…
CategorySocial Good
Wearable Navigation Systems
This Wearable Device Can Guide People with Visual Impairments
The development of wearable navigation systems presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the assistive technology industry, improving accessibility for visually impaired ind…
