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Body-Cooling Wristwatches

This Futuristic Wristwatch Wants To Be Your Personal Air Conditioner

— September 20, 2017 — Fashion
The Aircon Watch is a truly audacious technological project that revolves around a highly futuristic wristwatch which aims to do a whole lot more than just tell your time.

Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, the Aircon Watch's name is derived from the fact that is designed to act as a personal air-conditioning device. This futuristic watch's strap is designed to deliver warm and cold pulses to manipulate the body's nervous system signals in order to change body temperature depending on the wearer's desire.

The Aircon Watch is not available for sale just yet, but is currently a rousing success on Kickstarter. If and when it comes to fruition, this futuristic watch could prove to be a revolutionary product as far as personal comfort is concerned.
Trend Themes
1. Personal-ac Devices - The Aircon Watch is part of a growing trend of personal air conditioning devices that allow people to cool down or warm up as needed.
2. Wearable Temperature Control - The Aircon Watch is part of a trend of wearables that can manipulate body temperature for comfort.
3. Crowdfunding Campaigns for Wearables - The Aircon Watch's success on Kickstarter reflects a trend of crowdfunding campaigns for innovative wearable technologies.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The Aircon Watch was designed to disrupt personal comfort and will likely be embraced by consumers who are looking for wearable temperature control devices.
2. Fashion - The Aircon Watch is an example of how wearable technology can affect fashion and our perceptions of what a timepiece should be.
3. Healthcare - The Aircon Watch's manipulation of the body's nervous system signals could lead to opportunities in healthcare for personalized temperature control options.
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