Oombrella Is A Smart Umbrella And Weather Forecaster In One

Everything's getting smart these days, from
windows to watches. Now, yet another smart
umbrella is joining the mix, and it's called Oombrella.
The smart umbrella is fitted with a capsule that
sports a combination of sensors — one for air
pressure, one for humidity, one for temperature and
one for light. This setup allows it to tell whether or
not it's about to rain in the next 15 minutes, notifying
the user via a Bluetooth-connected smartphone with
the corresponding app.

What's more, it can record weather data while it's
being used and hold a GoPro or any other compatible
camera thanks to a screw at the top. The capsule
also has an integrated buzzer and light so that users
will know when there's an incoming call.
As for the traditional aspects of the umbrella, the ribs
are made out of Kevlar, and according to the
company, it's "really wind-resistant" with the
capability of withstanding storms, hailstorms,
snowstorms and perhaps any other kind of storm.
Going over the handle, it has a waterproof, ergonomic
design that makes it easy to hold while ensuring that
the components inside won't be damaged by
rainwater. The canopy also contributes to the whole
wind-resistant functionality, as it's made from the
"finest shiny material," and lastly, it's UV-resistant.
It's available in Shiny, Black and White Edition.
Even people who already have their preferred
umbrellas can turn them into smart devices too, as
the minds behind the Oombrella are also offering a
standalone capsule that provides all the functionality
listed above.
The weather service Wezzoo hatched the idea of this
nifty device, starting a campaign on Kickstarter . At
the time of this writing, it already has 238 backers
and more than $20,000 worth of pledges with 31
days to go.
The Oombrella doesn't come cheap, though. The
most affordable pledge is set at €29 (roughly $32)
and that's only for the capsule. The price then goes
from €59 (roughly $66) for an Oombrella up to a
whopping €3,500 (roughly $3,940) for 50 pieces of
the smart umbrella.