# Athletic LED Displays Anders Nelson's Fos is a Wearable Display System that Shares Fitness Stats By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-09-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anders-nelson References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/08/flexible-led-workout-panels.html) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/erogear/fos-a-truly-wearable-bluetooth-led-display-system) Fos is a [wearable LED display system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-display) designed by Anders Nelson that shows an athletes heart rate and achievements. The lightweight and flexible panels can be programmed wirelessly through a mobile phone. The system weighs less than a golf ball and [increases visibility while working out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoutlite-blinko). Fos lets those around you know if you've reached your fitness goal, how many calories you've burned or who you are running for. For every pixel there is 64,000 shades of light with over 60 frames per second processing power. The customizable system also has a 32 bit microprocessor, flash memory, LED matrix driver and an efficient power supply. Anders Nelson is currently raising funds for Fos through a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-smart-ring) campaign. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wearable LED Displays:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wearable technology industry by creating LED displays that can be incorporated into clothing and accessories to share real-time information and enhance user experiences. - **Wireless Programmable Panels:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the electronic display industry by developing lightweight and flexible LED panels that can be wirelessly programmed through a mobile phone, offering convenience and versatility. - **Real-time Fitness Tracking:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the health and fitness industry by integrating LED displays into wearable devices that can show an athlete's heart rate, achievements, calorie burn, and other fitness-related data, providing immediate feedback and motivation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wearable Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wearable technology industry by incorporating LED displays into fitness trackers, smartwatches, and other wearable devices to enhance user experiences and provide real-time information. - **Electronic Display:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the electronic display industry by developing lightweight and flexible LED panels that can be wirelessly programmed through a mobile phone, offering convenience and versatility. - **Health and Fitness:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the health and fitness industry by integrating LED displays into wearable devices that can provide real-time fitness tracking data, improving user engagement and motivation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Muscle Growth-Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/training-improvement-system.md) - [AMOLED Fitness Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playfit.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md) - [Athletic Training Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falconframes.md) - [Connected Weightlifter Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eigen-fitness-nodes.md) - [Sensor-Enabled Performance Running Tracks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-running-track.md) - [Athletic Output-Analyzing Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nnoxx-one.md) - [Sensor-Equipped Running Track Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-sports-flooring.md) - [AR-Enabled Sports Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engo-2.md)