A Squishy Solution for Tracking Animal Fitness

Topic: More/Wearables

A Squishy Solution for Tracking Animal Fitness

Who/What: Researchers from the Imperial College of London have come up with a health tracking sensor for both animals and people that can monitor vital signals through fur or up to four layers of clothing.

When/Why/How: An watery/squishy material that fills the gaps within hair follicles and fabric, housing a microphone for recording sound waves.

More ...: Useful for pet owners to keep track of their pet’s health, vets can monitor an animal’s vitals during surgery without having to shave fur, and other applications.

Methodology: Online research and use of a tumbled pyramid in the online article.

Sources:

• https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/this-squishy-wearable-could-help-you-keep-track-of-your-pets-health-3988570

Wordcount: 200-300

Qualification statement: A timely invention that promises convenience.

Time: 24 hours

Budget: 350TECH