# LIfe-Saving Car Gadgets Gabriel by Opel Informs Parents When Heat Rises in Car with Infants Inside By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-by-opel References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/transportation/gabriel_the_one_guardian_angel_keychain_youll_want_to_ivest_in_if_you_have_a_car_and_an_infant_26227.asp) & [opelgabriel](http://opelgabriel.com/) It is sad to think of the number of deaths involving heatstroke infants who were left in cars; but that number can be reduced drastically if parents invest in Gabriel by [Opel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opel-experimental), a car manufacturer based in Germany. A car gadget designed by Kenny de Vlieger, a regular driver who submitted his concept to the Opel Smart Options project, it resembles a [keychain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playfob) that connects to a wireless pressure- and [temperature-sensitive pad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-seal) also placed inside the car. If the temperature in the car rises above 28 degrees Celsius, Gabriel by Opel sends an alert to the driver to come back to the car immediately. Although it hasn't reached mass production yet, Gabriel by Opel is a necessary device for parents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Car-based Temperature Sensors:** Opel's Gabriel device demonstrates an opportunity for other car-makers to develop innovative temperature sensing solutions. - **Safety Gadgets for Parents:** Opel's Gabriel device represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses creating safety gadgets for parents with infants. - **Wireless Gadgets for Cars:** Opel's Gabriel device is an example of how wireless gadgets can be integrated into cars to improve safety, which presents disruptive innovation opportunities for other gadget developers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** Opel as a car manufacturer presents an opportunity for improvement in the automotive industry, with innovative safety solutions like Gabriel device. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The development of wireless car gadgets, such as Gabriel by Opel, represents an opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to integrate its products into new areas. - **Childcare Industry:** Gabriel by Opel's creation demonstrates an opportunity for the childcare industry to provide innovative solutions to safeguard infants in cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic Baby Car Puppets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iruyo-intelligent-puppet.md) - [Multisensory Car Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensorysoothe.md) - [Child-Centric Concept Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childcentric-compact-luxury-suv.md) - [Car Safety-Promoting PSAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/never-happens-campaign.md) - [Impact-Detecting Car Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmmpr-one.md) - [Driver-Assist Baby Strollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glxkind-ella.md) - [One-Click Car Protection Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-safety-device.md) - [Connected Car Maintenance Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivint-car-guard.md) - [AI Smart Cooling Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cova-ai-smart-cooling-mat.md)