In a recent article by David Goldman titled "Google To make Smart Contact Lenses," Goldman informs readers about Google wanting to develop contact lenses that use diabetics' tears to measure glucose levels.
According to Goldman, "Google X labs is also working on driverless cars and balloons that transmit Wi-Fi signals to remote areas." Some of the technology that is being created and worked on is amazing, but how will we know when to stop? Because of all the technology that is so readily available to us, many people would rather spend their time indoors than outdoors.
Goldman states, "The prototype contacts are outfitted with tiny wireless chips and
glucose sensors, sandwiched between two lenses. They are able to measure
blood sugar levels once per second, and Google is working on putting
LED lights inside the lenses that would flash when those levels are too
low or high." Although this may be a less painful way for diabetics to check glucose levels, the light flashing seems like it would be an annoying alternative. Then again, putting the contacts in, a nuisance perhaps as bad as pricking fingers, would not necessarily be a desirable alternative.
The author claims, "The electronics in the lens are so small that they appear to be specks of glitter, Google said. The wireless antenna is thinner than a human hair." Such technology is truly revolutionary. Creating so many new and advanced products, humans, a species that is evolving everyday, are capable of almost anything.
This article connects to the world because the human race, quickly advancing, is exploring new and exciting endeavors.
Google is attempting to create smart contact lenses, which could potentially eliminate the need for diabetic people to prick their fingers in order to monitor their glucose levels.
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