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# Physical Impact Gamer Gear
The ‘ARAIG’ Suit Aims to Add Physical Impact to Video

By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2013-06-09 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/araig
References: [bitrebels](http://www.bitrebels.com/technology/araig-gaming-suit-accessory/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/141790329/araig-as-real-as-it-gets)

The ‘ARAIG’ gaming suit is a [KickStarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-fitter-smart-archery-and-shooting) project that is looking to enhance gamer’s video gaming experience by adding a physical side to gaming. With the ability to make people feel the impact of gun shots, punches and other physical impacts, this gaming gear is definitely a major advance to anything that is currently on the market today.

As it is in fundraising mode on KickStarter, the campaign has already raised $16,000, with a goal of $900,000. Whether you’re a fan of [greater immersion into the gaming world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omni-one-core) or not, this is a high-tech piece of equipment that could lead to further advances in both gaming and military training technologies. [Sound, vibration and STIMS technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-gaming-cushion) in the suit simulate actual experiences, making gamer’s virtual world’s considerably more realistic.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 21% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Physical-enhancement Gaming Gear:** ARAIG suit could lead to further advances in both gaming and military training technologies.
- **Immersive Gaming Experience:** ARAIG suit enhances gamer’s video gaming experience by adding a physical side to gaming.
- **STIMS Technology Integration:** ARAIG suit utilizes STIMS technology that stimulates the nervous system to enhance the user’s physical experience.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Gaming Technology:** ARAIG suit is a major advance to anything that is currently on the market today, providing disruptive innovation opportunities for physical-enhancement gaming gear.
- **Military Training Technology:** ARAIG suit’s ability to simulate actual experiences has potential to revolutionize military training technologies.
- **Virtual Reality Technology:** ARAIG suit’s advanced sound, vibration, and STIMS technology can also be used in the development of virtual reality technology.

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