No dozing with SmartCap
An innovative cap that monitors your level of fatigueDeveloped in Australia, the SmartCap is a washable cap incorporating waterproof sensors in the lining that are able to measure electrical activity from the brain and gauge the wearers fatigue levels.
The cap is now being used in areas such as transport and mining where high levels of fatigue are common and it is now being trialled at sea. Australian maritime company Australian Reef Pilots (ARP) is leading the way with trials of the SmartCap.
ARP is developing a rigorous scientific study program using SmartCaps and Readibands (a watch that monitors wrist movements to determine quality of sleep) to undertake one of the most comprehensive maritime fatigue studies in Australia.
ARP CEO Simon Meyjes sees SmartCap as another tool in the company’s array of sophisticated technological innovations to enhance ship, crew and environmental safety.
The wearer’s alertness is assessed on a two-to-four scale with an audible fatigue warning activated if the level reaches three or higher. This notifies the wearer that a "micro sleep" episode may occur.
SmartCap developer Dr Dan Bongers says that because fatigue is a significant threat in the maritime industry it seemed a natural fit to trial a technology that has been successfully deployed onshore.
SmartCap pricing is available upon request.
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