Can You Monitor a Situation Without Monitors?

The latest experiment in remote monitoring took place at Polymarket’s sports bar pop-up in Washington, DC, where attendees waited outside a simulated Situation Room without any traditional screens or displays. Instead of using monitors to display real-time data and information, the Polymarket team relied on a combination of digital signage and haptic feedback technology to convey updates to the crowd. The results were surprisingly effective, with attendees able to stay engaged and informed throughout the experiment. According to reports from those who participated, the digital signage provided clear and concise updates on key developments, while the haptic feedback system allowed participants to feel tactile cues when significant events occurred, such as a sudden change in temperature or sound. The haptic feedback was particularly effective in conveying subtle changes in data that might be missed through visual displays alone. While this experiment is not yet widely adopted, it represents an important step forward for the development of remote monitoring technologies that can be used in a variety of settings beyond traditional military and government operations.