Biomedicine

Tracking Shoes

  • January/February 2012

Aetrex

Alzheimer’s patients can sometimes wander away and become disoriented. For patients at risk of getting lost, these shoes have a built-in GPS receiver and a data transmitter in the sole (indicated in red), allowing the wearer’s location to be tracked. The shoes are charged via a USB connection in the heel.

Product: Aetrex GPS shoe

Cost: $300

Availability: Now

Source: www.aetrex.com

Company: Aetrex

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