Smart bra device that sends signal to police when woman is attacked, and the Singaporean scientist behind it
Device contains two sets of sensors which can detect a sudden surge in heart rate and the exertion of force on a bra. It sends out a message to police, and other people preset by the user, when she is being attacked
For women who feel vulnerable to attack, a new invention by Singaporean data scientist Scott Fan could be a godsend.
His prototype Smart Bra technology sends a signal to police when a woman is being attacked. The device is fitted with two sets of sensors that can detect a sudden increase in heart rate and pressure exerted externally on its wearer.
Fan says he wants to make use of the so-called internet of things (IoT) – which connects everyday devices such as fridges and lights to the internet – to enhance protection for women.
“I have seen a lot of IoT industrial applications, but there are none for personal care equipment. There’s big market demand in this area, specifically in [the area of] women’s protection,” he says.
The United Nations has flagged the lack of devices available to protect women against sexual abuse and other violent acts, he notes.
