The visibility for runners in low light conditions and at night presents a safety concern which is addressed by various reflective add-on strips and jackets or shoes. To improve the visibility, active light emitting materials like LEDs or EL (Electro Luminescent) foils or wires represent a more effective solution as they do not require light to be reflected.
There have been a range of concept designs and DIY projects among the Wearable Electronic community for quite some time now, to show possible solutions to this problem but most of them are still at the demonstrator stage, even though they are considered to be highly necessary.
But there is one very simple yet effective product on the market, for quite a while now, from no one less than Nike, also known as the No. 1 outfitter for runners.
Called the Electrolite Arm Band, this device makes use of soft light, embedded into an arm band to increase the visibility and safety at night while running. The Nike Electrolite arm band is a stylish alternative to the often-clunky LED running lights and definitely more wearable, or better said, comfortable.
Made of a flexible, lightweight, wide-angle wrap-around electroluminescent light bar that flashes on your upper arm, the Electrolite Arm Band features a small water resistant compartment which houses two replaceable CR2032 batteries that provide around 20-30 hours of use and a low-profile on/off button.
The thin design weighs only a few grams more than an arm sweatband and won’t hinder your arm’s natural running motion. The wrap around shape ensures that the light can be seen from the front and the back at the same time.
You will definitely stay visible and safe while you go for an evening run with this Nike Electrolite luminescent armband. It is not only comfortable but also affordable, costing just around 17 US dollars.
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