Being able to adjust your sunglasses to just the right level of tint seems like something you'd find in science fiction, but the technology is in fact available in the form of the Uvex Variotronic Sports Shield Sunglasses. Able to be adjusted in a fraction of a second (0.1-seconds to be exact), the Uvex Variotronic Sports Shield Sunglasses can go from dark to light with just the press of a button.
Using an electronic impulse system that automatically tells the lenses to either get darker or lighter, the Uvex Variotronic Sports Shield Sunglasses will allow just 16% of light in when set to dark and 64% of light when placed on the lowest setting. You can grab a pair of Uvex Variotronic Sports Shield Sunglasses in Europe for €299.95, and they're sure to be available in the United States soon enough.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Tint-changing Eyewear
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart eyewear that adjusts the tint automatically based on changing light conditions, eliminating the need for manual adjustment.
- Fast-adjusting Sunglasses
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sunglasses that can switch from dark to light or vice versa in a fraction of a second, providing quick and convenient eye protection in various environments.
- Electronically Controlled Lenses
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent lenses that can automatically and electronically adjust their opacity based on external stimuli, offering customizable eye protection for different lighting situations.
Where This Applies
- Eyewear
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart technology into eyewear, allowing for automatic tint adjustment based on ambient light conditions, enhancing user experience and convenience.
- Sports Equipment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate fast-adjusting sunglass technology into sports equipment, providing athletes with adaptable eye protection for various lighting conditions during competitions and training.
- Optical Technology
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced electronically controlled lenses for applications beyond sunglasses, such as automotive, aviation, or augmented reality, revolutionizing visual systems in various industries.
