Gadgets are known to have made our life both easier and more complicated at the same time. But not many can say that they can actually contribute to ensuring the personal safety of its users. A new Kickstarter project called Revolar aims to do that, inspired by the developer’s sister’s personal experiences, and aiming to be a simple but extremely useful digital tool for those moments when users feel that their safety is in danger and they have limited ways to connect with their loved ones.
Simply put, Revolar gives you a discreet way of letting your loved ones know where you are, in case you feel threatened. With just one press of a button, you will be able to let a pre-set list of contacts know your exact GPS location. It is made up of 2 pieces: the communications module itself, with the square module in the center, and a hard shell that will protect the piece itself. You can interchange the module into different shells, available in three colors (white, blue, black) so you can have a bit of variety with this simple device.
The device is water resistant, so you can take it anywhere you go, even to the shower. The battery life is also pretty good, as it can last months, with the battery itself easily replaceable. And of course, since this is the size of a quarter, it can be “camouflaged” into your outfit or bag or accessories so that it won’t look too obvious. It has a 360 degree button so you don’t have to look for just one area to press when you would like to inform loved ones that you’re in danger but it’s also contoured to avoid false alarms.
You need to download the Revolar app from the Google Play Store to input your list of people that will be informed of your GPS location. The campaign is just a few thousand dollars short of its goal of $75,000 and there are still 11 days to go. You can pledge as low as $40 to get one set. You can even anonymously donate the Revolar to someone that you think is at risk, which will also cost you $40.
SOURCE: Kickstarter
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