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Tiles Monitor and Shout at You

Talking Floors For Dieters

— February 6, 2008 — Unique
There is no place to run or hide!!! Spanish ceramics company Tau Cerámica collaborated with inventor Pep Torres to create these infernal Diet Floor Tiles, which have weight sensors and a CPU that controls different parameters. They can even detect individual people that are in their database and record their activity. It can also be personalized to shout different messages according to the person on top.

My imagination is running wild with possibilities and scenarios of its use. It can be used by parents to monitor and shout at their kids who are on a diet but spend too much time in front of the fridge (Stop eating fatso!). What about your boss who can monitor which employees are spending too much time around the water cooler or in the kitchen (Go back to work lazy ass).

Jokes aside, in a serious implementation, these tiles can be used in security-sensitive companies to monitor which employees are/were in a certain place and at what time whenever a security breach happens.


Trend Themes
1. Smart Floor Tiles - The development of smart floor tiles with weight sensors and CPUs presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in various industries.
2. Personalized Monitoring - The ability of the tiles to detect and record individuals' activity opens up opportunities for personalized monitoring and feedback in different settings.
3. Security-enhancing Technology - Implementing these tiles in security-sensitive companies can improve security measures by tracking employees' movements and providing valuable data during security breaches.
Industry Implications
1. Home Improvement - The use of smart floor tiles can revolutionize the home improvement industry by offering innovative solutions for personalized monitoring and control.
2. Health and Wellness - Health and wellness companies can leverage the personalized monitoring capabilities of smart floor tiles to provide unique feedback and guidance to individuals pursuing diet and fitness goals.
3. Corporate Security - The implementation of smart floor tiles in security-sensitive companies can enhance corporate security by accurately tracking employees' movements and providing valuable data for investigations.
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