If you are notorious for spending hours in the sun unprotected, consider donning the Strathclyde University wristband designed to detect and indicate UV-levels. The colorful band is similar to the ones handed out at events and all-inclusive resorts.
Infused with a UV-detecting acid and a responsive pH-indicating dye, the wristband tells wearers when it’s time to head to the shade. The project is also considering the differences between ethnicities and skin types. Those with fair skin and hair are much more prone to sunburns than those with naturally darker complexions. The bands will be engineered to recongize these differences.
While keeping your skin covered and reapplying sunscreen is still crucial, the vibrant bracelets will help raise awareness to exercise precaution when lounging outside. The Strathclyde University wristband will be put into mass markets by Swedish-based company Intellego Technologies.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Uv-detecting Wearables
- Designing wearables that can sense and respond to different levels of UV radiation.
- Personalized Sun Protection
- Developing sun protection solutions that take into account individual skin types and ethnicities.
- Health Wearables
- Expanding the capabilities of wearables beyond fitness tracking to include health and safety monitoring.
Where This Applies
- Wearable Technology
- Opportunities for companies to develop and market new wearable devices that address health and safety concerns.
- Cosmetics and Skincare
- Incorporating UV-detecting technology into sun protection and skincare products to educate consumers and prevent overexposure.
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Potential to integrate UV-detecting wristbands into the all-inclusive resort experience and other outdoor tourism activities.
