Listen Live
Listen Live

Quesnel Grad Helps Invent New Life Alert System

Brandon Lindsay, a Quesnel Secondary Grad and former NAIT student, along with two other former NAIT students created a new life alert system.

It’s called the Lassie 2.0, which can be activated by a service dog in the event of an emergency.

The system only has three components, being a wearable device with a large button, a vest worn by the service dog and a mobile app.

“The idea of Lassie 2.0 came to life due to one of our team members really liking animals and having experience working with them.” says Brandon Lindsay, Team Member for the Project.

“After we did further research, we discovered that there was a need for service dog handlers to have a system in place to ensure their safety in times of emergencies. We decided to develop a life alert device that would work for handlers and their service dogs.”

How it works is that if the person with the device falls, in destress or is incapacitated, the service dog will push the button on the device. This allows for the mobile app to send a message to the person’s emergency contact, and provide a GPS location. The dog’s vest will also light up and a siren will play for anyone around that can help.

Photo – Provided by Calico Communications

Lindsay added that service dogs would be trained to press the button. Similar to how they can already press elevator buttons, turning on and off the light, and more.

“Initially, I just thought of this as a fun and interesting project on which to end my schooling. But, the deeper that our team got into it, the more I felt that this project could do some good. That good may include bringing awareness about people who use service dogs and how to respond when they need help.”

The project is also one of eight finalists named by ASET for the 2022 Capstone Project of the Year Award.

Files from Zachary Barrowcliff, My Cariboo Now

Something going on in the Prince George area you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Continue Reading

cjci Now playing play

cirx Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

<p>

- Advertisement -
</p>

Latest News

Local cyclist says hit and run highlights the danger riders encounter on regular basis

One suspect who was driving a black dodge 1500 truck was taken into custody. The Tour de North rides is scheduled for September 12th to 18th consisting of an 850-kilometre journey from PG to Prince Rupert raising money for childhood cancer research.

Website refresh surfaces more of your important local stories

Regular visitors to this website will have noticed some changes to the home page and other templates in recent days.

City launching update for Active Transportation Plan

The City of Prince George is launching an update to its Active Transportation Plan, and is inviting feedback from residents. According to the City, the updated plan will guide the development of infrastructure and programs which support safer, more accessible, and more convenient travel options for people of all ages and abilities. 

RCMP looking to identify suspects in repeated vandalism investigation

The Prince George RCMP are looking to identify suspects in an investigation into repeated vandalism at a residence on the 100-block of McQueen Crescent. According to police, the initial investigation began in late May, when unidentified suspects threw a rock through the front window of the home, and spray painted the front with orange spray paint.
- Advertisement -