This is a great idea, I would certainly pony up for a pair of these for my 3 year old. Not sure about the mass market, but for niches like adults with conditions like dementia or Alzheimer’s they would be invaluable. Children’s shoes are an obvious market but only if the price points come down given the fact that kids outgrow their shoes every couple of months (it seems).
My Way News – Engineer: GPS Shoes Make People Findable:
Days later, the engineer started working on a prototype of Quantum Satellite Technology, a line of $325 to $350 adult sneakers that hit shelves next month. It promises to locate the wearer anywhere in the world with the press of a button. A children’s line will be out this summer.
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