Jet lag is one of the necessary evils of travel that many travelers have simply come to accept, but the conceptual 'AURA' system looks to help make the ailment far easier to handle.
Ideal for frequent flyers and business travelers, the system works by guiding users through meditation and relaxation to help them avoid the symptoms of jet lag. It can be used during a flight by placing the headphones on your head, shifting the retractable shade over your eyes and enjoying a tranquil treatment that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to go upon arrival.
The conceptual 'AURA' jet lag headset is the design work of Ju Chia Lee, John Cao, Cheng Fu Hsieh and Ming Hung Lin.
Image Credit: Yanko Design
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Jet Lag Relieving Wearables
- There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to develop more wearable devices such as the 'AURA' system that aims to relieve discomforts of jet lag while traveling.
- Traveler-focused Wellness Tech
- Developing traveler-focused wellness gadgets such as the 'AURA' treatment to enhance peace and serenity for avid travelers is an opportunity for disruptive innovation.
- Guided Meditation and Relaxation Gadgets
- There is a disruption opportunity to develop more relaxation gadgets such as 'AURA' to reduce anxiety, enhance relaxation, and encourage meditation during travel.
Where This Applies
- Travel and Hospitality
- Developing wellness tech such as the 'AURA' treatment for frequent flyers and avid travelers is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in travel and hospitality.
- Wearables and Smart Devices
- Designing and manufacturing more wearables and smart gadgets that aim to reduce discomforts of travel similar to the 'AURA' headset is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wearables industry.
- Mindfulness and Meditation
- Creating more meditation and mindfulness gadgets such as the 'AURA' headset to enhance relaxation, reduce anxiety, and promote personal well-being is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the meditation industry.
