Category
Tech
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Trend cluster
Category
Visionovation
(UPDATE)
Inventions helping the visually impaired navigate the world around them.
2.4
Trend score
Trend
What is the Visionovation (UPDATE) trend?
Visionovation (UPDATE): While the World Health Organization reports that there are 285 million visually impaired people around the world, until very recently this large consumer group has received only mild attention from innovators and brands. In the last few years tech companies have begun focusing on the development of electronics and gadgets, such as braille cellphones, for the visually impaired, and now, an increasing number of inventions are coming to the fore. Ranging from shopping aids to hi-tech walking sticks, these innovations are helping visually impaired people around the world perform everyday activities more easily and efficiently than ever before.
Trend themes
Themes within the Visionovation (UPDATE) trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Technology for the Visually Impaired
Innovations are coming to the fore ranging from shopping aids to hi-tech walking sticks, making life easier and safer for visually impaired people.
02
Haptic Feedback for the Blind
Le Chal and Sonicane 2.0 are among the few innovations using haptic feedback to guide the visually impaired and improve their daily lives.
03
Sensory-Based Innovations for the Blind
EyeMusic and Navigation Blind Sunglasses are using sensors to map out their surroundings to accurately guide the visually impaired around obstacles and provide them with a better understanding of their environment.
Industry implications
What the Visionovation (UPDATE) trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Assistive Technology
The technology for the visually impaired are an example of Assistive Technology that could open up a wide range of opportunities to innovate in this field.
For
Wearable Tech
Le Chal and Sonicane 2.0 are examples of wearable technology that can improve the lives of the visually impaired and offer new opportunities for wearable tech companies.
For
Medical Technology
EyeMusic and Navigation Blind Sunglasses are examples of medical technology that can improve the quality of life for the visually impaired.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Visionovation (UPDATE)
Trend score 2.4 out of 10, from popularity 39%, activity 24%, freshness 8%.
Popularity39%
Activity24%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Visionovation (UPDATE) trend
7 featured examples from Dec 4, 2011 to Jul 20, 2012CategoryArt & Design
Visually Impaired Eyewear
The Navigation Blind Sunglasses Help Guide the Handicap
Integrating advanced sensors, communication devices, and software into visually impaired eyewear to enhance navigation capabilities.
CategoryTech
Vision-Enabling Bumpy Devices
Braille-Equipped Electronic Readers Let the Blind Use Smartphones
The technology industry can capitalize on the disruptive innovation opportunities presented by advances in Braille-equipped electronic readers.
CategoryLifestyle
GPS Walking Sticks
The Sonicane 2.0 Lets the Blind Guide Themselves
The healthcare technology industry has significant potential to leverage smart technology and design principles in the development of assistive devices for individuals with differ…
CategoryUnique
Virtual Reality Sight-Improving Glasses
Intelligent Goggles Help the Visually Impaired Navigate
Intelligent goggles and other assistive technology products have disrupted the assistive technology industry and present a growing market for manufacturers and developers.
CategoryTech
Melodic Interpretation Glasses
EyeMusic Translates Visual Stimuli Into Sounds for the Blind
Opportunity for the healthcare industry to invest in and develop assistive technologies that improve the well-being of visually impaired individuals.
CategoryLifestyle
Visual Barcode Scanners
See Assistive Techology Makes it Easier for the Blind to Shop
Visual barcode scanning technology can transform the way that retail businesses cater to customers with additional needs and increase accessibility.
CategoryLifestyle
Blind-Aiding Sneakers
Le Chal Aims to Help the Visually Impaired in a Ground-Breaking Way
Opportunity for footwear companies to incorporate haptic feedback and smart shoe technology into their products to cater to visually impaired consumers.
