# Smart Safety Rings Nimb is a Wearable Safety Device That is App-Enabled with GPS Capabilities By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-06-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-safety-device References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/nimb) & [cplandingpages.wpengine](http://cplandingpages.wpengine.com/nimb/) The importance of personal health and safety cannot be understated, especially considering recent tragedies and world events -- which is where this wearable safety device comes in. The smart ring was developed by startup Nimb to save lives by literally putting [GPS location](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-alerts) and app technology in your hands. Whether you are experiencing a health emergency, affected by a natural disaster or even under personal attack, the wearable safety device silently notifies pre-set contacts via the accompanying app, including your location as determined by GPS. It also comes equipped with a panic button, that when held down, can record audio, which will certainly prove useful should a legal situation arise. While [wearable fitness trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-41) are on the rise, this gadget takes a different approach towards individual health. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wearable Safety Devices:** The rise of wearable safety devices presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in personal safety and emergency response. - **GPS Technology:** The integration of GPS technology in wearable devices opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in location tracking and emergency response. - **App-enabled Wearables:** The trend towards app-enabled wearables allows for disruptive innovation in personal safety and communication. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore disruptive innovation in wearable safety devices and GPS technology. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can leverage wearable safety devices for innovative approaches to personal health and safety. - **Security and Emergency Response:** The security and emergency response industry can embrace disruptive innovation through the integration of GPS technology and app-enabled wearables. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Employee-Focused Personal Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-safety-devices.md) - [Medical-Grade Health-Tracking Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circul-ring.md) - [High-End Smart Ring Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumi-ring.md) - [Health Protection Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idr01-smart-ring.md) - [Health-Centric Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-1.md) - [Connected Personal Safety Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pom-safe.md) - [Women’s Safety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-safe.md) - [Health-Tracking Sleek Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ring-one.md) - [Accessible Titanium Smart Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yring.md)