FITT360: Created by LINKFLOW, FITT360 is a neckband-type 360-degree camera that records full-HD video from the first-person viewpoint.

• Automatic stitching technology enables 360-degree content to be shared and broadcast in real time.
• A 6-axis sensor helps to deliver unshakable stability and minimize distortion.
• Its ergonomic, durable design made from water- and dust-resistant materials ensures that it can be worn comfortably and in just about any environment.
• FITT360 SECURITY, a variant for use as a bodycam, is also available for the security market.

Ahead: Developed by analogue plus, Ahead is a smart communication device that makes it easier and safer for helmet users such as cyclists, skiers and construction workers to make calls, enjoy music and receive voice notifications.

• The device, which attaches to the outside of a helmet, is paired with the user’s smart phone.
• Noise cancellation and beam-forming technology provide loud and clear communication while active, even in noisy environments.
• Push to Talk (PTT) functionality enables communication among multiple users at the same time via a two-way radio connection.

nemonic: Launched by Mangoslab, nemonic is a compact smart printer that prints memos from a mobile device or PC as sticky notes without using ink or toner.

• Users can compose, edit and print information such as digitally handwritten memos, text, images, or tables using preset templates on the nemonic app.
• Information is printed on sticky note paper in less than five seconds.
• Printed notes can be saved on a cloud service to be managed and shared easily.
• nemonic can connect to up to 20 mobile devices simultaneously via Bluetooth.

Where to find the projects:

• FITT 360 SECURITY: Hall 1 at Fira Gran Via Stand 1H1
• Ahead: Hall 8 at Fira Montjuïc–4YFN Stand L4.4
• nemonic: Hall 8 at Fira Montjuïc–4YFN Stand L1.8/L1.6

About C-Lab: Created in December 2012, Samsung’s C-Lab is an internal venture incubation program that encourages a creative corporate culture and nurtures innovative ideas from Samsung employees.

• C-Lab projects make up a number of unique categories, including transportation, education, social contribution, fintech, healthcare, IoT and beauty.
• Since its establishment, C-Lab has supported 195 projects.
• Of these completed projects, 46 percent have been transferred to a Samsung business department; 32 percent were completed and wrapped up; and 22 percent have become spin-off companies.
• Samsung C-Lab has been participating in major international exhibitions since 2015, when it was first introduced at South by Southwest (SXSW). C-Lab projects have also been featured at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (IFA) and the Virtual Reality LA Expo (VRLA), among other large-scale global tech gatherings.

An MWC attendee gets hands on with the FITT360 wearable camera.

With an ergonomic design, FITT360 sits comfortably around the neck.

A visitor to the analogue plus booth tries Ahead on for size.

Ahead attaches easily to the outside of a helmet.

A Mangoslab employee demonstrates how the nemonic smart printer and app work.

It’s for this reason that Samsung continues to devote considerable effort to initiatives that promote road safety. The technologies outlined below were designed to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving, and offer intuitive means for drivers and cyclists to manage their mobile devices while keeping their eyes on the road.

‘Eyes on the Road’: Promoting Road Safety Through VR

June is Singapore Road Safety Month, and to help encourage proper road safety habits, Samsung Electronics Singapore, the initiative’s official technology partner, developed immersive VR content that illustrates the critical importance of staying focused when behind the wheel.

The Eyes on the Road VR experience presents an array of potentially hazardous situations that commuters may place themselves in when distracted by mobile devices. In one such scenario, for example, users take the point of view of a driver who, distracted by his mobile phone, nearly gets into an accident at a pedestrian crossing.

The realistic scenarios are brought to life with Samsung’s Gear VR, and encourage users to be more careful when on the road by allowing them to experience the dangers of such distractions firsthand.

Eyes on the Road is currently available to download for free in the Oculus Store.

In-Traffic Reply: Auto-Responses for When You’re on the Road

Developed as part of an effort to curb road accidents in the Netherlands, Samsung’s In-Traffic Reply app allows commuters to send automated responses to calls and messages while keeping their hands firmly on the wheel.

The app activates as soon as it detects that the user is driving or riding their bike, and allows users to automatically send a standard reply (“I’m driving, so I cannot answer at the moment”), a fun, animated response, or their own personal message whenever they’re on the road.

In-Traffic Reply is currently available to download via the Google Play Store.

Ahead: A Smart Helmet Accessory

It’s always smart to wear a helmet when commuting. Especially a helmet that’s not only capable of keeping you safe, but keeps you connected to your smartphone, too.

A product of C-Lab, Samsung’s in-house startup incubation program, Ahead is a small, triangular device that snaps instantly onto any helmet. When paired with a smartphone, Ahead allows users to seamlessly make and take calls, listen to music, track their fitness data and interact with their phone’s voice assistant, all while keeping their ears open and hands free.

In addition, the device’s lightweight design and water resistance make it ideal for navigating bustling city streets. Those interested in purchasing Ahead may do so via the device’s Kickstarter page.

Samsung’s technologies reflect an ongoing commitment to innovating in the field of transportation. By making it easier for drivers to stay focused and connected when on the road, Samsung is adding new convenience to the driving experience and making streets safer.

After a series of successful project demonstrations, Samsung just unveiled six new spinoff projects.  And while Hum on!, Waffle, ItsyWatch, Ahead, LiCON and FITT360 each have unique functionalities, spanning the likes of mobile apps and social networking services to wearables, they have one important thing in common. These innovative products each promise to enrich consumer’s lives and contribute to social prosperity.

Here’s a sneak peek at each new product.

Hum On! Is a mobile app designed to help people make their own music simply by humming. By converting a user’s humming into musical notation, Hum on! allows individuals – even those with no musical background – to write music on any instrument.

Waffle is a social networking service that enables users to draw and leave doodles on another user’s wall. Users can then add stories or other visual content to make more fascinating and complex social artwork.

ItsyWatch is a wearable device for children to help them build good habits. The device, which gives kids an opportunity to care for their own virtual pets, is also designed to relieve parental stress and strengthen the emotional bond among family members.

Ahead is a communication device for helmet users, such as bikers, skiers and individuals who ride motorcycles. The device gives users a hands-free option that can replace mobile phones or walkie-talkies. The device also allows users to listen to music and receive voice notifications.

LiCON uses a smartphone camera to recognize and control Internet of Things devices. To use LiCON, consumers simply launch the LiCON app and take a photo of any smart device – from toys to bottles and appliances. The app is then launched instantly.

FITT360 is a wearable 360 degree camcorder that enables users to capture all surrounding scenes. In comparison to existing 360-degree cameras, which are large and inconvenient, FITT360 is hands-free and easy to use, allowing an individual to become fully immersed in VR content.

Since being founded in 2012, Samsung’s C-Lab has fostered creative thinking throughout the company and supported more than 150 projects. The latest six are just some of the exciting technologies and products ahead for Samsung Electronics.