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Heartbeat-Monitoring Cars

The Lexus RC F's Exterior Paint Reflects the Heartbeat of Its Driver

— July 23, 2015 — Autos
In a collaboration between the technology division of M&C Saatchi Australia, Tricky Jigsaw and Lexus Australia, the Lexus RC F has been remodeled with a high-tech, heartbeat-mimicking paint. There is only one single car that has been made to reflect the human heartbeat through paint.

The 'Heartbeat Car' works by monitoring a driver's heartbeat and sends the frequency to a control board. There, a change takes place that emits light particles that engulf the exterior of the car through an electrical current. The end result is the illusion of a pulsating LED light show that mimics the driver's heartbeat in real time.

The exterior of the Lexus RC F glows with electro-luminescent paint and biometric technology. The ultimate goal was to show people how it feels to drive a Lexus. This paint highlights the emotional and physical relationship between a driver and their car.
Trend Themes
1. Heartbeat-monitoring Cars - Incorporating biometric technology in cars to create personalized driving experiences based on the driver's physiological data presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry.
2. Electro-luminescent Paint - Developing electro-luminescent paint that reacts to physiological data such as heart rate opens up possibilities for new forms of personalized, interactive art installations.
3. Real-time Biometric Feedback - Integrating real-time biometric feedback into consumer products such as cars can create new opportunities for personalized experiences and future innovations in the health and wellness industry.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Developing new technologies that incorporate biometric data from drivers can disrupt the automotive industry by creating new forms of personalized driving experiences.
2. Art - Using electro-luminescent paint in art installations that react to physiological data presents an innovative opportunity at the intersection of technology and art.
3. Health and Wellness - Incorporating real-time biometric feedback into consumer products such as cars, presents opportunities for future innovations in the health and wellness industry.
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