WEARABLESHELPING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES .#wearableshelp.. 3.10.2014

WHEN SMALL THINGS ARE A BIG DEAL

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“Google Glass has given me a whole new world.”

Jen Quinlan@quirkyinsider

J.P. Gownder@jgownder

WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM THE NEXT HOUR:

Map the wearables landscape.

No two bodies are alike.

Glass and beyond.

Business tips.

Rally call.

THE WEARABLES LANDSCAPE

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First, let’s address the elephant in the room -- the wearables hype bubble

Wearables help people move through virtual and physical worlds

VIRTUAL PHYSICAL

Physical Authentication

Physical Monitoring

Health Monitoring

AugmentedReality

Collaboration

DataMonitoring

Wearables

Wearables and our Daily Lives

Assistive Technologies Evolution

PAST PRESENT FUTURE

Unfortunately, several disconnects are inhibiting innovation

Academia StartupsLarge

Vendors Geography

Innovation silos keep people apart

Fragmented coverage inhibits knowledge sharing

Medical journals

Consumer Publications Social Media

Mass media covers some angles more than others

Finally, perceived business model challenges hold back innovation

● Is the addressable market big enough?

● Can I find VC money to back a business plan aimed at helping those with disabilities?

● Are there greener pastures for wearable computing?

THERE IS NOT JUST ONE BODY TYPE.

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SO WHY IS THIS THE FACE OF WEARABLE TECH?

PRODUCTS TO INSPIRE

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Wearables can fill four types of needs

WEARABLES + NAVIGATE

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POINT LOCUS@David_Barter

Voice commands can be difficult in a noisy city.

“The vibrations would further my independence.”

“It’s an independence tool.” - Jason DiSanto

WEARABLES + COMMUNICATE

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Sension plots 78 points to determine the person’s emotion.

PROJECT FIDOFacilitating Interactions for

Dogs with Occupations

Occupational dogs communicate with wearable tech.

WEARABLES + MONITORING

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Garment sensors measure:● Heart rate● Respiration rate● Skin temperature

Use cases:● Medical gowns● Undergarments● Blankets

Less invasive monitoring for caregivers or doctors

CarePredict combines wearables and beacons to monitor daily living.

WEARABLES + THERAPY

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EAVI (Electronic Aid for the Visually Impaired)

MYO armband senses gesture and motion to interpret what your hands and fingers are doing.

#ifihadMYO I would use it to control prosthetic arms, so people can move them as if they were their own arms – David S.

Manuel Dornbusch

#ifihadMYO I would use sign language to

substitute it for a keyboard in mobile use

http://buff.ly/18fM6j9 #ifihadMYO

KEY LEARNINGS FOR COMPANIES

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Global disabilities market is bigger than you think.

● 40M to 45M people are blind.

● 135M have low vision.

● 360M have disabling hearing loss.

Aging population is a GLOBAL issue

● 2B people 60+ by 2050

● 400M people 80+ by 2050

● Common aging disabilities: ○ Visual impairment○ Hearing loss○ Dementia○ Osteoarthritis

Sony’s “wig-fi” wearable is actually aimed at the elderly

Glass isn’t the only dual-use wearable

Both Ducere and Thalmic Labs found innovation inspiration

Maker Movement Driving Lower Cost Prosthetics & Adaptive Products

Q&A.LET’S GET A DISCUSSION GOING.

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BUILD THINGS THAT MATTER. THANK YOU.

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