Yesterday the Wearable Device Technology Expo opened in Tokyo and wearable computing is taking new steps forward, in the animal kingdom. After dressing Homo sapiens sapiens, she is also turning her attention to pets.
In the Anicall Corporation pavilion you can see a sleepy kitten wearing a peculiar collar, the Tsunagaru Col: this contraption is equipped with sensors that transmit information on the location of the feline and on other animals that can interact with the animal: the idea is that to check the cat's social network.
The exhibition continues tomorrow, Friday, and, according to the organizers, there will be at least 77 visitors.
