There are dogs out there that are specifically trained to guide the blind folk when they step out of their home and these highly intelligent and resourceful canines often are a much better choice than any stick or modern technological gadget on the planet. But there is one downside to the whole thing, which being they fail to work efficiently beyond the trained path. So in case someone wishes to step outside this defined path, the dogs no longer become that reliable. To solve this tricky problem designer Jason Perkins has created ‘Peepo’. This GPS device charts the course and guides the dog to the desired destination using a series of vibrations to steer him. (Totally harmless PETA, no need to jump up and shout now)

The two-part device comprises of a handheld GPS unit, which uses vocal commands to register the destination, map it and then gives the directions. The second unit is strapped on the dog and sends vibrations accordingly to steer it. The best part of the technology being the “return home same way” key that saves plenty of trouble. Simple, hassle-free and efficient, we give Peepo a huge ‘thumbs up’ and hopefully so will those who use it.

Via: Jamesdysonaward