Google is working on connected shoes that count steps and detect falls

According to our colleagues at CNBC, Verily works in secrecy on: The first connected shoe prototype fully dedicated to health. Very different from the Nike Adapt BB, the self-lacing shoe inspired by the Alphabet subsidiary project Back to the Future, it is designed above all for the elderly and people concerned with their health.

A subsidiary of Google is working on a pair of connected shoes dedicated to health

Like any bonded bracelet equipped with a pedometer, the Verily shoe goes first count the number of steps of the user. Therefore, it works first as an activity tracker and allows you to avoid being too sedentary. So far, the project has nothing very innovative.

Unlike bracelets and other connected devices, the shoe will also pay attention to the weight of the wearer. That’s why the project plans to replace your scale and provide real-time information about your weight. No more troublesome weighing, you just have to go to a special app to find out if you’re gaining or losing weight.

Cherries on the cake Verily’s shoes can also detect when the wearer has fallen.. Via smartphone, they can directly notify emergency services or an emergency number forwarded in the app. This function is mainly designed for elderly people whose balance is the most fragile. As a reminder, Apple has already equipped the Apple Watch Series 4 with an analog fall detection system.

Also, according to CNBC, Verily’s project is far from ready for commercialization yet. The firm is currently seeking partners and investors. What do you think of this upcoming connected object? Can you invest in a double?