Dr. Vahid Sahiholnasab is among a group of entrepreneurs in B.C. who are developing innovative gadgets that can be worn, a rapidly advancing market known as “wearable technology.”
Sahiholnasab has designed a pair of high-tech glasses to prevent children from developing bad posture while playing with devices like smartphones and video games.
Luc Beaudoin, an adjunct professor in cognitive science and education at Simon Fraser University, is also a proponent of wearable technology to improve lives.
He designed an app that helps people fall into deep sleep and regulate their emotions, but admits “there’s a lot you can do without technology, and it’s also contributing to the problems.”
Cindy Gu, a mechanical engineer and certified yoga teacher, founded Ohm GearLab to market a “smart belt” that learns a wearer’s breathing patterns. It compares their breathing with biometrics like heart rate, sending feedback as vibrations if their breath isn’t steady.
She said, “When technology is put in the hands of people who are passionate about improving the well-being of others, it’s really a matter of time till the real change comes.”
Full article at: Global News