Tech to Help Dog Handlers Monitor Health of Guide Dogs (IMAGE)

North Carolina State University

Tech to Help Dog Handlers Monitor Health of Guide Dogs

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Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a device that allows people who are blind to monitor their guide dogs, in order to keep tabs on the health and well-being of their canine companions. The work was led by Sean Mealin, a PhD student at NC State, who is blind. This photo shows Mealin and his guide dog, Simba, using a traditional guide dog harness and handle.

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