# Protective Alert Necklaces NASA's 3D-Printed Pendant Necklace Discourages Face-Touching By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-06-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-pendant-necklace References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/nasa-coronavirus-covid-19-necklace-jpl-stop-touching-your-face-194312229.html) & [medeng.jpl.nasa.gov](https://medeng.jpl.nasa.gov/covid-19/pulse/) Alongside protective face mask coverings and on-the-go hand sanitizers, other protective products are being introduced to help people adopt new essentials and healthy habits—like the 3D-printed pendant necklace called [Pulse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workform) by [NASA's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uplift-5) Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The open-source necklace design was created with the intention of helping to reduce the spread of the coronavirus by warning people when they are about to touch their face. Equipped with a proximity sensor, the Pulse necklace vibrates if it detects a hand close to the face and the vibrations become stronger the closer the hand gets. Since hand-to-face contact is often a subconscious behavior and it goes overlooked, this protective accessory has the potential to help people be more mindful of not touching their face. The 3D-printed pendant necklace is a wearable that can be made with a few pieces of equipment, which are listed and linked on NASA's [GitHub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-car-thing-2) project page for Pulse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Protective Wearable Technology:** The development of wearable technology that can detect and discourage subconscious behaviors like face-touching. - **Open-source Designs:** The rise of open-source designs in the creation of innovative and customizable protective accessories. - **Behavior Modification:** The exploration of technological solutions that help individuals modify their behaviors for better health and safety. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can leverage wearable technology to develop innovative solutions for preventing the spread of diseases. - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can incorporate open-source designs and technology to create stylish and functional protective accessories for consumers. - **Technology:** The technology industry has an opportunity to contribute to behavior modification by developing more advanced wearable devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virus-Detecting Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virusdetecting-smartwatch.md) - [Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace.md) - [Mindful Breathing Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindful-breathing-necklace.md) - [Heartbeat-Mimicking Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thetouch-locket.md) - [Neck-Worn Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Emotional State-Monitoring Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuna-pendant.md) - [Anxiety Whistle Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anxiety-whistle-necklace.md) - [Breath-Tracking Face Mask Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebit.md) - [Uncomfortable Anti-Tech Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uscellular.md)