I was just thinking to myself the other day I should really be continuously monitoring my background radiation. Enter DO-RA, the dosimeter-radiometer that continuously monitors background radiation. The Bluetooth® enabled sensor attaches to your smartphone and measures the amount of radiation received by the owner, gives off a warning if the radiation dosage is too high and transfers the collected data to any electronic device.
Intersoft Eurasia developed the appcessory in response to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in Japan. The sensor takes measurements every four seconds and measures exposure over time to forecast annual exposure. The company is designing a concept watch to take the place of the smartphone and is looking into building a sensor directly into the phone.
