“We really pride ourselves on being very specifically designed for the clinical setting,” said Mr. Scarpone-Lambert, 21, a senior at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing who met Ms. Mancillas, 36, in 2019 at a hackathon sponsored by Johnson Johnson that encouraged nurses to collaborate on solutions to health care problems.
They were able to finance the product, which went through 30 prototypes and iterations, with grants and personal money as well as funding from start-up accelerators and awards, Ms. Mancillas said. Through their start-up, Lumify Care, the pair raised about $50,000.
On its face, uNight Light, which retails for $22, may not seem different from other portable lights, such as those used by cyclists and runners. However, it has features that distinguish it from others on the market, including different light modes — blue, red and white. The blue light can help promote alertness, Mr. Scarpone-Lambert said.
“Your red light can be used to really kind of amplify your main vision,” he said. “And it’s also less disruptive than bright white light. The white light can be used for dental assessments and kind of like if you need to look at something a little bit more closely, like blood or fluid.”
Some studies have shown that the color red can trigger a person’s fight-or-flight reaction and psychological responses, such as fear or anxiety, leading the body to feel more alert, according to Mariana G. Figueiro, former director of the Lighting Research Center at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. More research is needed, however, she said.
Article source: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/10/health/wearable-night-light.html
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