Wearable technology generally functions by measuring a user's vitals, but the Aircon watch is a particularly interesting wearable as it can actually alter a user's vitals. Essentially, the Aircon watch tricks users' brains into making them feel cold or warm based on the temperature of the environment they are in. The technology-driving this piece of tech previously saw use in military applications, but this design is the first to be applied to a consumer market.
The core functions of the Aircon watch come from a special component housing Aircon's ClimaCon technology. This component is held up to the user's wrist via the strap and is capable of sending signals to the nervous system, giving the effect of warm or cold.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Temperature-altering Wearables
- There is an opportunity for more wearable technology to be created that alters how a user perceives temperature.
- Military-grade Technology Adaptation
- There is an opportunity to adapt more military-grade technology for use in consumer markets.
- Nervous System Interaction
- There is an opportunity to explore more ways in which technology can interact with the nervous system to produce certain effects.
Where This Applies
- Wearable Technology
- Companies in the wearable technology industry can explore the creation of temperature-altering wearables.
- Military Technology Adaptation
- Companies in the military technology industry can explore the adaptation of their technology for use in consumer markets.
- Interacting Technology
- Companies in various industries can explore ways to create technology that interacts with the nervous system to produce certain effects.
