The GUTS (Glasgow University Tech Society) were cool enough to invite me to a LUPO hackathon event.
The Lupo is a little bluetooth tracking device that allows you to track whatever you attach your Lupo to. Bluetooth (up to 100m / 330 ft). Here's is a video:
However this is the more simpler version of it. It's handy for tracking your keys, bag or wallet.
At the hackathon, the more advanced device (which is going through more testing and programming at the moment) was hacked by programmers to come up with new ways of applying functions to the button (multiple clicks), lights, and vibrating system and how that can link to your phone or other phones. Some of the ways that the device could be used for would be to keep track of your friends or close family in public places. Again, the range is only 100 meters or so, whereas if it were GPS tracked then there would be ethical issues. Because of the limited range, it's perfect for the busy (and somewhat forgetful) person - like me!
You also have the option to check the last known location. The app is simple to use. And funnily enough because you have it on you, you become more conscious of where you leave it.
The only thing is that with the Map Tracking, it wouldn't be able to track exactly what floor of the building you may have left it - but let's face it, most of the time you're really in only a few, and not every single storey of a 10 floor building!
One of the things I've found is that I wish I had it for my favourite scarf!
I've attached it to my keys and my security pass-card TedxGlasgow lanyard - just in case.
The best part about the Lupo experience is meeting Raj Shark, Product Designer and Co-founder, who's agreed to being my entrepreneur mentor!
The Lupo is a little bluetooth tracking device that allows you to track whatever you attach your Lupo to. Bluetooth (up to 100m / 330 ft). Here's is a video:
However this is the more simpler version of it. It's handy for tracking your keys, bag or wallet.
At the hackathon, the more advanced device (which is going through more testing and programming at the moment) was hacked by programmers to come up with new ways of applying functions to the button (multiple clicks), lights, and vibrating system and how that can link to your phone or other phones. Some of the ways that the device could be used for would be to keep track of your friends or close family in public places. Again, the range is only 100 meters or so, whereas if it were GPS tracked then there would be ethical issues. Because of the limited range, it's perfect for the busy (and somewhat forgetful) person - like me!
You also have the option to check the last known location. The app is simple to use. And funnily enough because you have it on you, you become more conscious of where you leave it.
The only thing is that with the Map Tracking, it wouldn't be able to track exactly what floor of the building you may have left it - but let's face it, most of the time you're really in only a few, and not every single storey of a 10 floor building!
One of the things I've found is that I wish I had it for my favourite scarf!
I've attached it to my keys and my security pass-card TedxGlasgow lanyard - just in case.
The best part about the Lupo experience is meeting Raj Shark, Product Designer and Co-founder, who's agreed to being my entrepreneur mentor!
Happy to be learning more from the Shark himself.
Over and out. A x
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