Smart bra that can curb overeating
British scientists working in two universities in the U.K (University of Southampton and University of Rochester) have developed world’s first smart bra that can detect changes in mood. It is hoped that this will prevent emotionally-triggered overeating in women.
The prototype developed contains removable sensors that monitors skin and heart activity.
The data from the prototype device is analysed by a smartphone app. The app is able to indicate when ’emotional eating’ is likely to occur and offers instantaneous advice to the wearer of the prototype device.
The research found that the prototype could identify emotions with accuracy ‘significantly better than chance’ and ‘on a par with other affect recognition systems’.
MC Schraefel, professor in computer science and human performance, University of Southampton, said, ’emotional state, habitual practice, like snacking in front of the TV or grabbing a cookie when stressed often go undetected by us but they have real effects on our well being. Our work in this project shows that there is potential to design interactive technologies to work with us, to help us develop awareness of our state and offer options we have decided we would rather take to biuld new practices and support our well being’.
Dr. Ajay Sati.
