A company called Blueforce Development is developing a sensor that alerts police when their police dogs (K-9s) experience dangerously high body temperatures. The 'K9 Life Safety Bundle' comes with a sensor that is surgically implanted into the dog and sends data on its internal body temperature to a receiver attached to the animal's external gear.
If the dog's temperature drops below or rises above a pre-selected value, the data is transmitted using any available WiFi, 3G, 4G or LTE connection to a cloud server. From there, a warning notification is sent to the iOS or Android device of the police or handler of the dog in question.
Overheating is a widespread problem in police K9 units, and is responsible for as many police dog deaths as gunshots.
What's Driving This Trend
- Temperature Monitoring
- Developing sensors for monitoring body temperature provides opportunities for improving safety and well-being in various industries.
- Internet of Things (iot) in Animal Care
- Integrating IoT technology for monitoring animals' health enables real-time data collection and remote notifications, benefiting industries like veterinary care and agriculture.
- Cloud-connected Monitoring
- Utilizing cloud-based systems to analyze and transmit data from sensors presents disruptive innovation opportunities in healthcare and safety industries.
Who This Affects Most
- Law Enforcement
- Implementing temperature sensors for police dogs can enhance the safety and well-being of K-9 units, reducing risks and improving efficiency in law enforcement operations.
- Animal Care
- The development of temperature monitoring sensors provides an opportunity to improve animal welfare and health management in industries such as veterinary care and animal husbandry.
- Healthcare
- Incorporating temperature sensors and cloud-connected monitoring can revolutionize patient care and safety in healthcare facilities, enabling early detection of abnormal conditions.
