Shadow WiFi is a project that revolves around installing towering WiFi-providing sun shades in beaches and sunny areas; these structure provide free WiFi that only functions when users are in the shadows, thereby enticing them to spend time out of the sun and reduce their risk of contracting skin cancer.
The system uses a directional WiFi antenna that is hooked up to a sensor, enabling it to track the movement of the sun. As the shade moves throughout the day, the WiFi antenna shifts accordingly, ensuring that WiFi access is only provided in the shaded regions. The system is capable of accommodating more than 250 users at a time.
Shadow WiFi was first launched in Peru, with versions set to be installed in the USA and New Zealand. This is a project that blends architecture, technology access and healthcare all in one in truly creative fashion.
What's Driving This Trend
- Shade-enabled Wifi
- Opportunity to provide WiFi access in shaded areas to encourage sun safety and reduce skin cancer risk.
- Solar Tracking Technology
- Potential for using solar tracking technology to optimize WiFi signal direction and coverage based on the movement of the sun.
- Health-conscious Technology
- Growing demand for technology solutions that prioritize health and well-being, such as the integration of WiFi access and sun protection.
Who This Affects Most
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Opportunity for hotels, resorts, and beach destinations to attract visitors by offering shade-enabled WiFi and promoting sun safety.
- Healthcare and Wellness
- Potential for healthcare organizations and wellness centers to incorporate shade-enabled WiFi as part of their sun safety initiatives and patient care.
- Smart City Infrastructure
- Integration of shade-enabled WiFi towers into smart city infrastructure, providing connectivity and health benefits to urban areas.
