# Danger-Averting Glasses These Sci-Fi Glasses Block Out Things That Scare You By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-05-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-glasses References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2xVyMrCQR8) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2xVyMrCQR8) These [sci-fi glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars) are looking to keep the wearer safe, no matter what the circumstance is. These glasses will shield the wearer from whatever things happen to freak them out by shading up whenever danger approaches. In the Hitchhiker's Guide to the [Galaxy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-samsung-galaxy-z-series) series, there was a pair of glasses that would darken whenever there was danger around. Whenever there was serious peril, the glasses would go completely black. These glasses seemed like a piece of fiction, but for a contest, a member of Hack a Day made them into a reality. There should be a disclaimer on the glasses, as just because they darken, doesn't mean that the danger goes away. In fact, it could be especially dangerous because it somewhat blocks the user's vision. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Safety Glasses:** The integration of technology in safety glasses to detect and block potential dangers presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the personal protective equipment industry. - **Adaptive Eyewear:** Developing glasses that dynamically adjust their shades based on proximity to dangerous objects or situations could revolutionize the eyewear industry and offer enhanced safety features. - **Real-time Threat Perception:** Utilizing advanced sensors and algorithms to provide wearers with real-time information about potential threats can open up disruptive innovation opportunities in the safety and security sector. ### Who This Affects Most - **Personal Protective Equipment:** The development of danger-averting glasses showcases potential disruptive innovation opportunities in the personal protective equipment industry, leading to improved safety for workers across various sectors. - **Eyewear:** Integrating advanced technology into eyewear to create glasses that respond to potential dangers presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the eyewear industry, offering enhanced safety and convenience for consumers. - **Safety and Security:** The implementation of real-time threat perception technology in wearable devices has the potential to disrupt the safety and security industry, providing individuals with enhanced situational awareness and risk mitigation capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Safety Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucyd-armor.md) - [Color-Changing Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-original-wayfarer-change-transitions.md) - [Smart Focus Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-journey.md) - [Adaptive Reading Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/32n-sunglasses-by-deep-optics.md) - [Nano Projector Nearsightedness Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kubota-glass-eyeglasses.md) - [Protective Connected Workforce Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vuzix-shield-3d.md) - [Infrared-Blocking Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infraredblocking-eyewear.md) - [Stylish Sleep-Improving Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-blue-light-glasses.md) - [Blue Light-Blocking Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunnar-optiks-1.md)