7 wearable solar trackers
Devices / / December 19, 2019
Modern technology can help prevent burns, to get the perfect tan and maintain the beauty and health.
The summer sun makes up for a deficiency of vitamin D and a good mood, but it can bring trouble in the form of sunburn and even be dangerous to your health. For protection against harmful UV radiation we will take a vacation or for a walk on a hot day cream with SPF, Sunglasses and hats. This list can recharge portable devices created specifically for safe exposure to the sun.
My UV Patch
My UV Patch - Tracker solar radiation from La Roche-Posay - like a temporary tattoo, which is glued to the skin and measures the activity of the sun. Photosensitive material changes color depending on the intensity of the radiation. A special application for iOS and Android gives personalized recommendations: recalls applying sunscreen or announces that it is time to move into the shadows.
Ultra-thin sensor (twice the thickness of a human hair) stuffed with chips that analyze the environment and transmit information to a smartphone or other device. The tracker is not afraid of water, so that it can safely take to the beach. The product is sold in limited numbers in the Amazon.
Violet
Next device - Violet - measures not only the intensity of UV radiation, but also the amount of vitamin D, which a person receives in the sun. Violet application analyzes information about the weather conditions, and will complement its small surrounding environment monitor. The application and the device can be used together or separately.
Price: Free
Price: Free
Microsoft Band 2
If My UV Patch and Violet while officially only available for pre-order, the next option is quite possible to buy now. it smart a bracelet Microsoft Band 2. Multifunctional fitness tracker It has UVsensor and gives an alarm if the person is in the zone of dangerous radiation. The device can also send reminders about applying sunscreen and give other helpful tips.
June
One more clever device - June from Netatmo - more like a decoration than a gadget. It can be worn as a bracelet or attached to clothing. June measures the level of UVA- and UVB-radiation and transfers the data to a special mobile application, where there are recommendations. Bracelet is already on sale.
CliMate
To protect against solar radiation can also be used CliMate, which already Layfhaker I wrote. Miniature device monitors the state of the environment, including the UV index. CliMate can attach on your bag or clothing and always carry with them, getting information on a mobile device.
The application on iOS and Android have the ability to make the data needed to get personalized recommendations: eg, skin type and SPF cream used.
Stella
Available for pre-order Bracelet Stella promises to remind you to stop sunbathing, analyzing environmental information, information about your skin type and health condition. Furthermore, the tracker will track the number obtained vitamin D, physical activity level, burning calories and sleep quality.
Raymio
Project RaymioAs the other includes a mobile application and wearable. The app can be used separately, and Raymio bracelet is different in that takes into account your position relative to the sun. If other devices always involve direct exposure to sunlight, the Raymio analyzes your location and adjusts the data on radiation.