A ring can control light switches and air-conditioning units.
Now for people who rely on working dogs comes a British research team’s wireless control for household devices.
Born out of the team’s extensive experience of working with charities and dogs, the blue auxiliary device is easy for owners’ canine companions to recognise. They can be trained to switch it on and off with their paws or a nudge of the nose.
When activated, a wireless signal is sent to a receiver, through which lamps or electric kettles are connected to the power supply. A soft light tells dogs that the device has been switched on.
A vest, meanwhile, is designed to help blind dogs live life to the full.
