# Driver Biomonitor Wearables U-Wake Alerts Driver's to Fatigue and Helps Keep Them On Their Toes By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uwake References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/12/biomonitor-aimed-at-driver-safety.html) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/441115504/u-wake-your-guardian-angel-for-road-safety) Although it is not a secret that [driving while fatigued](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incabin-monitoring-system) is incredibly dangerous, the U-Wake was created because people still take chances when on the road. Psfk reports, "In the United States alone, it’s responsible for an estimated 71,000 injuries, 1,550 deaths and $1.25 billion dollars of damage each year." Those are outstanding numbers that U-Wake hopes to reduce significantly. Created by ASEV display, U-Wake is a guardian angel in the form of a [headband that tracks brainwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse-s-athena) while driving. Synced with smartphones, it sets off an alarm that stimulates people's attention when EEG levels reach a critical point. This alarm essentially encourages people to take a necessary break before they hurt themselves or others. U-Wake is currently seeking funds on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retimer-3) to help increase road safety. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Brainwave Monitoring Wearables:** Developing wearables that monitor brainwaves can prevent accidents caused by fatigue and lack of attention while driving. - **Smartphone-connected Wearables:** Creating wearables that sync with smartphones can provide convenient ways to prevent accidents while driving. - **Crowdfunding for Road Safety:** Crowdfunding can help address road safety issues and enable the development of innovative solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can invest in creating safety features that utilize wearables for monitoring driver fatigue and attention. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry can innovate and create various devices that track brainwaves and improve road safety. - **Crowdfunding Platforms:** Crowdfunding platforms can encourage the development of projects that aim to address road safety issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slumber-Inducing Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-devices.md) - [Neurological Sleep Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurovista.md) - [Alcohol-Monitoring Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholmonitoring-bracelet.md) - [Contactless Smart Sleep Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remwave-sleep.md) - [Silent Wake-Up Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakeband.md) - [Sleep-Improving Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muse.md) - [Sleep-Focused Brainwave-Monitoring Personal Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumisleep.md) - [In-Car Stress-Reducing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harman-ready-care.md) - [Drunk Driving Detection Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drunk-driving-detection.md)