Bizarre wearable wants to shock you awake so you don’t fall asleep at the wheel
 

Bizarre wearable wants to shock you awake so you don’t fall asleep at the wheel
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Forget guzzling down energy drinks and coffee to stay awake while driving, a new bracelet has been designed to nudge you awake at the wheel. And by nudge we mean zap you with an electric shock.

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Steer is a wearable that doesn't **ticeably do much until you start getting sleepy. But the device is packed with 16 sensors that constantly measure the wearer's heart rate and skin conductance — according to the product's Kickstarter page.

It compares these stats to your **rmal rates, and if it senses your heart rate decreasing it sends you a warning with a strong vibration and flash of yellow light. Think of it like a quick slap reminding you to wake up. Read more...

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