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2024-03-24 10:49:10
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Mohd Zulhusni bin Mat Rani
Technology, Gadgets
24 March 24
2024-03-23
Malaysia
The Star Malaysia
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Companies are increasingly concerned about the health of their employees. Some are therefore turning to digital tools in a bid to ensure their well-being at work. But this raises concerns about potential misuse. Finnish company Framery Oy markets soundproof privacy booths that enable
employees to make calls or take part in video meetings away from the hubbub of open-plan areas. But Framery Oy's engineers have found an innovative way to differentiate these enclosed spaces from others on the market. They have fitted the booth seats with sensors that monitor the vital signals (breathing, heart rate, etc) of those using them.