# Wrist-Worn Sonar Escorts The Minhye Kim 'Supersonic Stick' Guides the Blind With Sound By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minhye-kim-supersonic-stick References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/10/29/supersonic-stick-on-the-wrist-for-blind-people/) The insurgence of handy inventions that have come hand in hand with technological breakthroughs ushers in the Minhye Kim 'Supersonic Stick,' a [wrist-worn accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-mobility-device) that can escort the blind. With cutting-edge [sonar technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/navigation-system), the Minhye Kim 'Supersonic Stick' sends out sound signals, and with the spatial information it receives in return, it communicates oncoming obstacles to the wearer in the form of resonant or [vibrating messages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-assistive-system). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wrist-worn Sonar Technology:** There is an opportunity to develop more wearable devices that utilize sonar technology to aid individuals with visual impairments in navigating their surroundings. - **Spatial Information Communication:** More devices that utilize spatial information to communicate with users have the potential to revolutionize how individuals with disabilities interact with the world around them. - **Resonant/vibrating Messaging:** The use of resonant or vibrating messages to communicate information has potential uses beyond aiding individuals with visual impairments, such as in the realm of gaming or fitness wearables. ### Where This Applies - **Assistive Technology:** Assistive technology companies should continue to explore and develop devices that use sonar technology and spatial information to aid individuals with visual impairments. - **Wearable Technology:** Wearable technology companies should look into developing more devices that utilize haptic feedback and resonant/vibrating messaging to communicate information to users. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry could potentially utilize resonant or vibrating messaging to create more immersive gaming experiences for players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Home Device Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessble-home-device.md) - [Robotic Visual Impairment Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-guidance-device.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-cane-2.md) - [Haptic Navigation Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-navigation-wristband.md) - [Connected Sensor-Packed Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caregiver-smart-cane.md) - [Wearable Assistive Smart Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-tech.md) - [Wheeled Robotic Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheeled-robotic-aid.md) - [Intelligent Accessible Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamptok-light.md) - [Tech-Infused Jewelry Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac.md)