A wearable tech device that could make it easier for dogs to communicate with their handlers is in development at the Georgia Institute of Technology. FIDO, or Facilitating Interactions for Dogs with Occupations, could have far-reaching practical applications. It could improve communications with guide dogs, as well as with search and rescue dogs, and it could give military dogs better capabilities to do their jobs safely and efficiently in dangerous situations, according to the Georgia Tech team.
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FIDO Makes Working Dogs Better Communicators
Posted by: Rachelle Dragani July 16, 2013 05:04 PMA wearable tech device that could make it easier for dogs to communicate with their handlers is in development at the Georgia Institute of Technology. FIDO, or Facilitating Interactions for Dogs with Occupations, could have far-reaching practical applications. It could improve communications with guide dogs, as well as with search and rescue dogs, and it could give military dogs better capabilities to do their jobs safely and efficiently in dangerous situations, according to the Georgia Tech team.