A research team from the Institute of Technology of Georgia, led by Melody Jackson, Thad Starner, responsible for Google Glass, and scientist Clint Zeagler developed a new technology that will allow for greater interaction and communication between dogs and humans, especially in dangerous situations.
animals are equipped with a vest with sensors that send audio signals or text notifications to a phone . This device was designed to be applied in case of accidents or disasters in search dogs and rescue and to help detect explosives. It may also be intended for animal therapy or guide dogs. In these last two cases, in situations of danger or accident of the owners, the animal would be responsible and able to trigger a request for assistance, previously recorded in training.
The vest has sensors on the sides that are activated with a bite or dog nose touch. The animals are trained with toys and can already distinguish, for example, between a frisbee and a ball, telling the coach which is which.
On CNN, the researcher points out that this it is just an example of one of the tasks that may be the source of the most important and demanding jobs, so it aims to test the project on patrol dogs, a true scene of battle and destruction. “A bomb-sniffing dog gives warning that found an explosive. And despite knowing what kind of bomb it is, does not have as expressing “, explains Jackson.
FIDO project involves another vest that allows the dog to find lost people or under debris . Sensors record the animal’s message and express in speech, that help is on the way. The vest is responsible for, so send GPS coordinates to rescue team. This would be a key application in earthquakes or other disasters when thousands of people need help and assistance. For now it is known that this device is being tested by a service dog in California.
The project was also designed to be applied in routine situations. And if, in the event of stroke or other similar situations, your dog could call 112 and tell your successful family? Or in the case of a deaf person would be able to tell, by text, the owner of the bell is ringing?
The advantages are numerous, such as the different applications. According to Melody Jackson any dog with a consistent training, is perfectly capable of learning this technology quickly. Also because one of his dogs took only 27 seconds to understand the vest and its capabilities.
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