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Nissan's sweat-sensing car seat signals dehydration
BBC News ^ | 10/2/17 | bbc

Posted on 10/02/2017 2:08:59 PM PDT by sparklite2

Nissan has shown off a prototype sweat-sensing car seat which it says could help prevent road accidents.

The technology, called Soak, changes colour if perspiration is high in salt, suggesting dehydration.

Previous research by the European Hydration Institute and Loughborough University found that dehydrated drivers were as error-prone as those who had drunk alcohol.

(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy
KEYWORDS: carlosghosn; kicks; leaf; nissan
Because, you see, it is safer to pull off the road frequently to see what color your seat cover is. If you're a real sport, you'll check it out while driving.
1 posted on 10/02/2017 2:08:59 PM PDT by sparklite2
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To: sparklite2

They are just going too far.
Just because you can does not mean you should.


2 posted on 10/02/2017 2:11:25 PM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizen Means Born Here Of Citizen Parents - Know Islam, No Peace -No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: sparklite2

Nanny car


3 posted on 10/02/2017 2:11:35 PM PDT by Pearls Before Swine
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To: Red Badger

Ping.


4 posted on 10/02/2017 2:13:04 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: sparklite2

What next, a flatulence analyzer that tells you to eat more roughage?


5 posted on 10/02/2017 2:13:47 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: sparklite2

This will not work in Mexico......................


6 posted on 10/02/2017 2:19:00 PM PDT by Red Badger (Road Rage lasts 5 minutes. Road Rash lasts 5 months!.....................)
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To: Army Air Corps

How can it tell the difference between ‘dehydration’ and ‘incontinence’?.....................


7 posted on 10/02/2017 2:20:18 PM PDT by Red Badger (Road Rage lasts 5 minutes. Road Rash lasts 5 months!.....................)
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To: sparklite2
Or you could just see if you are thirsty.

That seems to work for me.

8 posted on 10/02/2017 2:21:23 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (Not a Romantic, not a hero worshiper and stop trying to tug my heartstrings. It tickles! (pink bow))
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To: Red Badger

Depends...


9 posted on 10/02/2017 2:22:01 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: Army Air Corps

*snort*


10 posted on 10/02/2017 2:26:16 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (Screw The NFL!!!!!! My family fought for the flag!)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

I think the bit about drinking x amount of water a day has been dropped. Drink if you’re thirsty,


11 posted on 10/02/2017 2:28:54 PM PDT by sparklite2 (I'm less interested in the rights I have than the liberties I can take.)
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To: Red Badger

Can you tell the difference
between sweat and pee? No?
Then come sit by me.


12 posted on 10/02/2017 2:30:16 PM PDT by sparklite2 (I'm less interested in the rights I have than the liberties I can take.)
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To: sparklite2

What if I urinate while I drive...an extended drive that overwhelms my NASA diapers?


13 posted on 10/02/2017 2:31:11 PM PDT by BBB333 (The Power Of Trump Compels You!)
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To: sparklite2

Now, if they could provide a biofeedback system, they could blend the Mood Ring with the Automobile!


14 posted on 10/02/2017 2:32:41 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: BBB333

What a pisser.


15 posted on 10/02/2017 2:32:56 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: sparklite2

No one rides for free....


16 posted on 10/02/2017 3:06:39 PM PDT by Autonomous User (During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.)
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To: sparklite2

Can it sense when I need to pee? When I must have a hamburger?


17 posted on 10/02/2017 3:27:39 PM PDT by beethovenfan (I always try to maximize my carbon footprint.)
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