"No Place Like Home" GPS shoes are inspired by The Wizard of Oz

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British designer Dominic Wilcox has created a pair of prototype shoes which offer to guide the wearer home with built-in GPS navigation. The inspiration for the clever footwear derives from The Wizard of Oz character Dorothy’s red shoes, which famously transported her home with a click of her heels. Naturally, the GPS system within Wilcox’s shoes is also activated by clicking the heels together. .. Continue Reading "No Place Like Home" GPS shoes are inspired by The Wizard of Oz

Section: Wearable Electronics

Tags: Arduino, Footwear, GPS, Mapping, Shoes

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