Subway sleeping is a phenomenon all commuters have faced at one point or another, whether you are simply too tired to stay awake on public transit, or you've been in the awkward position where the stranger beside you falls asleep on your shoulder. The MetroNap is an app designed to wake subway sleepers up so they don't miss their stop. New York-based designer Tobias Domhan was inspired to create the app when his girlfriend fell asleep on the subway and ended up in a sketchy part of town.
To use, input your starting point and final destination. The app uses your smartphones accelerometer to gage when the car is moving, and sounds an alarm to wake you up a few minutes before you are to reach your destination. While the app doesn't eliminate subway sleeping, it is a solution focused commuter aid. Unfortunately, it's only available for the New York City subway system.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Subway Sleeping Alarms
- The MetroNap app offers a solution for subway sleepers to avoid missing their stop.
- Commuter Aid Apps
- Apps like MetroNap provide tools to assist commuters during their daily travels.
- Smartphone Accelerometer Technology
- The use of smartphone accelerometers for innovative applications like MetroNap is on the rise.
Sectors Adopting This
- Transportation
- The MetroNap app disrupts the transportation industry by addressing the issue of subway sleeping.
- Mobile App Development
- The development of commuter aid apps creates opportunities in the mobile app industry.
- Technology
- The use of smartphone accelerometer technology opens up new possibilities in various industries, including transportation.
