Can sensing technology improve and quantify yoga practice? The makers of a prototype device called the SmartMat, a yoga mat with embedded sensor technology, reckon it can. At the time of writing they've raised almost $175,000 (and counting) on the Indiegogo crowdfunding website, with the aim of shipping a finished product plus its companion app next July.
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SmartMat: The World's First Intelligent Yoga Mat
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SmartMat Is A Connected, Pressure-Sensitive Mat For Quantifying Yoga Practice, TechCrunch
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Smart mat system with pressure sensor array for unobtrusive sleep monitoring
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