"This Way" Glove

red dot
red dot award: design concept 2008

design:

Wang Xiaofei

This Way” Glove is an intelligent GPRS system with a laser beam, which is designed to guide the wearer by transmitting directional information onto the ground.

Wearers of “This Way” Glove will never get lost again, no matter where they are. “This Way” Glove is an intelligent personal GPRS system that is easy to understand, operate and wear. It is also suitable for use by children, and the elderly will be able to use it comfortably. The
wearer can program their destination in advance, and the system will advise of the quickest and shortest route. When the wearer is doubtful about which direction to take, such as at crossroads, the in-built laser can be
beamed from the glove to the ground and the directions will be shown. In addition, the glove is able to tell the wearer the exact distance in metres until their next turn.

“This Way” Glove would be very useful when large numbers of people are heading for the same destination, as the need for multiple communication of directions would be eliminated. Also, the glove has been designed
with in-built MP3 and MP4 functions, allowing the wearer to enjoy some music and even a movie when they stop for a rest.