# Smart Swimming Caps Samsung 'Blind Cap' Uses Vibrations to Connect Blind Swimmers and Coaches By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-05-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-caps References: [digitalbuzzblog](http://www.digitalbuzzblog.com/the-samsung-blind-cap-swimming-system/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndYDWrz36zgT72kYzMYsoQ) The future of swimming caps could be about more than just keeping hair dry and encouraging streamlined movements underwater. As an official sponsor of the Olympic Games, [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept) developed the 'Blind Cap' as a revolutionary tool for blind swimmers. Ordinarily, blind swimmers only know that the end of a lane is coming up because there is a "tapper" who uses a long pole to tap on them and indicate that a turn must be made. Samsung's Blind Cap makes it possible for swimming coaches and [competitive swimmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/competitive-swimming) to communicate much more effectively. The Blind Cap is the first swimming cap of its kind to be able to vibrate, which works as an indicator that the end of a lane is approaching. Vibrations are controlled by a coach outside of the pool, who is able to send a message to the smart swimming cap via Bluetooth technology and an app. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Accessible Wearables:** Developing wearable technology that makes athletic activities more accessible for people with disabilities. - **Smart Sports Equipment:** Integrating technology in sports equipment to improve training and performance for athletes. - **Remote Coaching:** Using technology to enable coaches to monitor and train athletes remotely. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wearable Technology:** Manufacturing devices and sensors designed to be worn on the body to monitor and enhance athletic performance. - **Sports Equipment:** Developing smart devices and equipment that provide real-time feedback to athletes during training and competition. - **Athletic Coaching:** Providing remote coaching services to athletes using technology and digital platforms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Augmented Reality Swim Goggles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-swim-goggles.md) - [Waterproof Bone Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openswim-pro.md) - [Proprietary Connection Swimming Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-headphones.md) - [Palm-Worn Swimming Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eo-swimbetter.md) - [Swimming-Friendly Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-outlier-free-pro.md) - [Underwater Bone Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suunto-aqua.md) - [Health-Tracking Swimmer Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soswim-safety-bracelet.md) - [Hearing-Enhancing Headgear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-headgear.md) - [Connected Hydration-Tracking Eco Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pul-smartcap.md)