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35 Sensor100 April 2017
Technology
An open letter from GeorgeWhitesides
Talking on “Where from here?”
at 2nd Microfluididcs Congress: USA
The Most Sophisticated Ring in theWorld.
See and feel the real-time heartbeat of
your loved one wherever you are, without
disturbing the other side.
This ring, which has already sold out, transmits
your heartbeat to a ring worn by “your loved
one” (significant other) subject to data transmis-
sion. Tap the HB ring to see your SO’s heartbeat,
however far apart you are. Pre-order prices are
(were) £470 for a pair of rings. As well as senti-
mental types, the rings appeal to couples where
one is in a dangerous occupation (military, police,
fire dept.). Those suspicious of a partner cheating can also check on their heart-
rate, although why the erring partner wouldn’t simply remove the ring during
moments of passion isn’t clear.
TheTouch: