A new accessory developed by a startup in the United States
aims to prevent sexual assaults and attacks to women worldwide.
Named ‘Athena’, this wearable device is the size of a coin and can be
used on the belt, clothing or even as a necklace. When the button on
it is pressed, the discreet device emits a loud alarm and sends text
messages with the user’s location to their emergency contacts.
The product has started a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo and
has already raised almost 5 times its initial goal of $40,000 with still 18
days to go. Backers can get Athena for $75 through their campaign before they
officially launch it at a price of $99.
The device has a small Bluetooth chip that should be
paired with a smartphone to send text messages. The alarm will go off
at the touch of the button and can only be shut off by the user herself. The
device also has a ‘SilentROAR’ function, which could be used in a domestic
violence situation and doesn’t trigger the alarm, but still sends the location
of the user to their emergency contacts.
The company also hopes to add new features to Athena, like
having the device contact the police and insert it directly into clothing.
source:interestingengineering
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