# Reactionary Floatation Devices The 'O-Drone' Water Safety Devices Inflate and Deflate as Required By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-09-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-safety-devices References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/09/26/a-new-wave-of-water-safety/) The 'O-Drone' water safety devices have been designed with an exceptional focus on being reactionary to ensure that they are as functional as possible in the event of an emergency. Designed by Jung Myeongha and Huh Woojong, the 'O-Drone' starts off as being lightly inflated when not in use to ensure that it is ready to be tossed to a person if they are in trouble. Once the 'O-Drone' detects that it has been received by the person it will further inflate to provide [additional buoyancy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-buoy) to complete the functionality. The 'O-Drone' water safety devices identify the need for more sophisticated solutions when it comes to personal safety and how the implementation of [smart technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-airbag-platform) in more diverse areas could save lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reactionary Water Safety Devices:** The 'O-Drone' is a prime example of a water safety device that reacts quickly and efficiently to emergencies. - **Smart Technology in Personal Safety:** The 'O-Drone' highlights the potential of incorporating smart technology into personal safety devices to enhance functionality and save lives. - **Sophisticated Solutions for Personal Safety:** The development of the 'O-Drone' demonstrates the need for more advanced and effective solutions in ensuring personal safety during emergencies. ### Where This Applies - **Water Safety Equipment:** The 'O-Drone' contributes to the evolution of the water safety equipment industry by introducing a new level of responsiveness to emergencies. - **Smart Technology:** The 'O-Drone' presents opportunities for the smart technology industry to expand into new areas of personal safety. - **Product Design:** The 'O-Drone' encourages innovation and improvement in product design by pushing for more efficient and effective solutions for personal safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lifesaving Swimming Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-vest.md) - [Under-Arm Rescue Floatation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ua80-evolution-vest.md) - [Flatpack Oceanic Lifeboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-rescue-lifeboat.md) - [Self-Propelling Controlled Buoys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usafe.md) - [Self-Inflating Kids Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swimwear.md) - [Plastic Bottle Lifejackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-lifejacket.md) - [Inflatable Hydrofoil Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-blowfish.md) - [Inflatable Body Digital Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobar-drone.md) - [Connected Pool Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifebuoy-bcone.md)