# Emergency Locator Devices The Mace Buddi Gadget Keeps People Safe and Sound By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-19 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mace-buddi References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1717485/mace-bringing-matchbox-sized-personal-gps-to-the-us) & [mace](http://www.mace.com) While tear gas and pepper spray may be helpful in some situations, I feel that the Mace Buddi locator device is more practical for everyday usage. It is essentially a [personal, portable GPS gadget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-alerts) that tracks where you are so that loved ones can find you if you happen to get lost or into trouble. Made specifically for children, [dementia patients, elderly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-alert-device) and those fearing for their safety, the Mace Buddi device features a [panic button](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-emergency-alert-system), voice communication and a 'fall button' if the user crashes to the ground unexpectedly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personal Safety Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced personal safety devices that combine GPS tracking, panic buttons, and voice communication for different demographics. - **GPS Tracking Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative GPS tracking technology that is compact, portable, and user-friendly for everyday usage. - **Assistive Technology for Vulnerable Populations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design cutting-edge assistive technology devices specifically tailored to the needs of children, dementia patients, and the elderly. ### Where This Applies - **Safety and Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the safety and security industry by designing and manufacturing advanced personal safety devices. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the consumer electronics market by developing compact and user-friendly GPS tracking devices. - **Healthcare and Senior Care:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Disrupt the healthcare and senior care industries by creating assistive technology devices that improve the safety and well-being of vulnerable populations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Senior-Targeted Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifeline-canada.md) - [Employee-Focused Personal Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-safety-devices.md) - [Connected Personal Safety Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pom-safe.md) - [Connected Personal Safety Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-safety-alarm.md) - [User-Friendly Personal Safety Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-safety-technology.md) - [GPS Pet Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petcube-gps-tracker.md) - [Emergency Item Tracker Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebblebee-alert.md) - [GPS-Tracking Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cube-gps.md) - [Family Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-safety-app.md)