Category
Tech
Automated Upkeep
Trend cluster
Category
Ocular Assistance
2.0
Technology advances to offer easier navigation for the visually impaired.
3.8
Trend score
Trend
What is the Ocular Assistance 2.0 trend?
Ocular Assistance 2.0: Navigation for the visually impaired is dramatically improving with the introduction of smart technology. More specifically, technology is being implemented to anticipate and forewarn users about obstacles and obstructions that are typically unaccounted for by traditional navigational products. These innovations reflect a consumer demand for more exhaustive methods that guarantee ease and simplicity in the lifestyles of those living with disabilities.
Trend themes
Themes within the Ocular Assistance 2.0 trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Smartphone Wayfinding Apps
Developers can innovate designs for mobile apps capable of providing reliable navigation services for visually impaired individuals.
02
Wearable Navigation Technology
The use of technological wearables like headsets and vibrating boots creates innovative avenues for the development of tactile guides for guiding visually impaired individuals.
03
Obstacle Detection
There is a need for more hi-tech features that offer efficient object detection and scanning of the environment to provide an alert in order to avoid obstacles.
Industry implications
What the Ocular Assistance 2.0 trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Mobile Technology
Mobile technology is at the forefront of technological innovation, and developers can leverage smartphone devices to create obstacle detection and wayfinding apps fitted for visually impaired people.
For
Wearable Technology
Wearable technology presents an excellent opportunity for the design of navigation aids for visually impaired individuals by providing more efficient and tactile guides for navigation and obstacle avoidance.
For
Assistive Technology
Assistive technology, in general, has a lot of untapped potentials that innovators can explore to provide beneficial technologies to people living with disabilities.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Ocular Assistance 2.0
Trend score 3.8 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 47%, freshness 8%.
Popularity60%
Activity47%
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 Ocular Assistance 2.0 trend
7 featured examples from Jan 19, 2015 to Sep 6, 2016CategoryLifestyle
Wheeled Walking Sticks
'Take Me Away' is a Smart Cane for Guiding the Visually Impaired
The healthcare industry can benefit from the development and integration of smart-assistive technology like wheeled walking sticks.
CategoryFashion
Vibrating Navigational Boots
Hi-Tec's Navigator Boots Use Bluetooth to Guide through Vibrations
The use of technology in creating footwear includes opportunities for companies to develop products with unique features to cater to niche markets and increase customer loyalty an…
CategoryTech
Sight-Sharing Apps
Be My Eyes is a Crowdsourced Video Chat that Helps Blind Individuals
A growing market for assistive technology companies to develop innovative products that cater to individuals with disabilities.
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…
CategoryLifestyle
Obstacle Alerting Apps
Aerial Object Detection App Keeps the Blind from Experiencing Collisions
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use augmented reality technology to overlay visual information for the visually impaired, enhancing their situational awareness.
CategoryLifestyle
Visually Impaired Wearable Tech
The Microsoft Headset Emits a 3D-Soundscape of Audio as a Guide
Companies in this industry can explore new opportunities to enhance the sensory experience of the visually impaired by creating wearable navigation devices similar to the Microsof…
CategoryTech
Wayfinding Phone Apps
This Linear Navigation App Follows Lines on the Floor to Guide the Blind
Developing indoor navigation software for the visually impaired and incorporating QR codes into the technology presents innovation opportunities in the technology industry.
