Emoticon Helmets to Hide Your Feelings

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The Mask of Emotion

— July 7, 2008 — Unique
Developed by the Digital Media Design Department at Hongik University in Korea, the Mask of Emotion helmet was designed to hide real emotions by creating a different set of fake facial expressions that could be used in conversation in public spaces.

The mask displays LED emoticons which are triggered by external stimuli such as a smile. Its creators say it was designed to hide real emotions and -- literally -- mask them with the fabricated facial expressions offered by the mask.

This has got to be one of the most ridiculous gadgets I have ever seen and I'd never want to run into someone wearing this because I may never stop laughing.



Check out the robot that makes 36 expressions below

Trend Themes

  1. LED Emoticon Displays — Opportunity for creating innovative products that use LED displays to convey emotions in a unique way.
  2. Fake Facial Expressions — Potential for developing technologies that allow people to wear masks or helmets with customizable fake facial expressions to hide real emotions.
  3. Emotion Concealing Gadgets — Space for creating gadgets that help individuals conceal or manipulate their emotions in public settings.

Industry Implications

  1. Technology — Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing wearable technology that can display LED emoticons to communicate emotions.
  2. Fashion — Potential for creating masks or helmets with customizable facial expressions that can be incorporated into fashion trends.
  3. Entertainment — Opportunity for creating humorous gadgets that conceal or manipulate emotions, targeting the entertainment industry.
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