# Independence-Promoting Pendants Eld-O by Anurag Sarda Allows Seniors to Travel with Safety at Hand By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-10-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eldo-by-anurag-sarda References: [anuragsarda.in](http://www.anuragsarda.in/55919/485570/industrial-design/eld-o) A great deal of seniors worry about making ambitious trips out of the house, for fear that they might require [emergency assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-emergency-alert-system). A gadget like the Eld-O by Anurag Sarda aims to make a range of activities significantly more accessible and safer for those with health problems and limited fitness. This concept is a palm-sized disc-shaped device that incorporates an intuitive icon-based touchscreen interface. The digital dial lets users easily navigate the electronic's various applications, from contacts and weather information to [doctor and police alerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-alert-device). A simple press of the desired button on the Eld-O by Anurag Sarda can help to lead one to the [closest bus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homing-compass), to point out the nearest clinic, to telephone his physician and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Senior Safety Wearables:** There is potential to disrupt the healthcare industry by creating wearable devices that address the safety concerns of seniors while promoting their independence. - **Icon-based Interfaces:** The use of intuitive, icon-based interfaces can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for tech companies looking to create accessible products that are easy to navigate for older adults. - **Location-based Assistance:** Location-based assistance technology has potential in the aging population to create products that enable seniors to quickly and easily access emergency healthcare services when needed. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare Technology:** The healthcare technology industry has room for innovation by creating devices that address the safety concerns of seniors while promoting their independence. - **Wearable Technology:** Companies in the wearable technology sector can disrupt the market by creating devices that use intuitive, icon-based interfaces for easier usability for older adults. - **Emergency Services:** There is an opportunity for emergency services to develop location-based technology to provide quick and easy access to healthcare services for seniors in need. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supportive Senior Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcarewatch-241.md) - [Connected Elderly Care Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patronus.md) - [Homing Compasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/het-kompas.md) - [Luxurious Safety Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-safety-bracelet.md) - [Safety-Enhancing AI Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewind-pendant.md) - [Simply Designed Smart Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doro-watch.md) - [Connected Sensor-Packed Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caregiver-smart-cane.md) - [AI-Powered Pendant Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copilot-fellow.md) - [Wifi-Activated Elder Protection Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-protection-for-elderly.md)