Dorothy
Wearable tech concept by ISL lets users trigger instructions to your phone using gestures made with your feet (for example, ordering a taxi or triggering a fake phone call to get out of a situation) - video embedded below:
Have you ever been stuck in an awkward situation, praying your phone would ring so you could politely extract yourself? Of course you have. That’s why we made Dorothy, a physical trigger that makes any dumb shoe smart. Dorothy consists of the “Ruby” (a small connected device that slips into your shoe) and a mobile App that allows you to trigger a call to your phone from a fake contact (your “boss”) whenever you tap your heels together 3 times. Dorothy can also send text messages to your contacts with a custom message and your current location, letting them know exactly where you are. Soon, we’ll be working toward summoning an Uber.
No but literally this could save lives?? How many people have been in a situation where a timely phone call could save them from a potential rapist/murderer? I know that since I’ve been cashiering and had to be out of my house past dark, I’ve been legitimately afraid of strange people who act suspiciously and if I could subtly click my heels and trigger a phone call that allows me to walk away or interrupts a conversation that could lead to creepytown, I would be eternally grateful.
Seriously, this could help countless people avoid dangerous situations.
(via lathori)
