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New device uses walkers' muscles as GPS receiver

German researchers at the University of Hannover developed a new  Satellite Navigation device that guides walkers using an electrical pulse to stimulate the sartorius muscle. The researchers claim it feels like a like a gentle tug in one direction.It was successfully tested in a crowded Hannover park. The future plans are to use GPS on a cell phone to send Bluetooth signals to the electrodes in the legs. It's supposed to enable travelers to navigate unfamiliar cities without having to take their eyes off the sights. 

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I can see a few useful uses, like self directed tours, but also some drawbacks. If you were walking in the dark, you would be more apt to trust the device and as we know, from GPS  in the cars, the directions are not always accurate.

 

 

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