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GPS shoes.. not just for kids!

Written by Olivier Adam on Wednesday, 14 October 2009 11:59

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If you've had the chance (or shall I say the honor?) of assisting to one of our presentation, you will probably remember the GPS shoe we present that has been develop for young childs. The shoes allows parents to see where their kids are and even if it might sound a bit limiting the freedom of the child, it has very valid use to avoid kidnapping, or even when the kid runs away from school for the day and no one can find him. The same concept has been pushed for another type of user this time; Alzheimer's patients. As it is quite common for patients to wander around and get in a bad situation, those shoes would help in preventing such incidents. This is a smart use of well available technology that will make our day to day lives safer and easier.

 

[full story at ABC News]