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A new prototype device to enable dogs to sniff for cancer in humans, has been developed by an OU researcher. Dr Clara Mancini, who heads up the OU's Animal-Computer Interaction centre, also develo...ped two other devices which allow dogs to operate light switches and open doors, both tools which will improve the lives of people with disabilities who have trained canine companions.
A new prototype device to enable dogs to sniff for cancer in humans, has been developed by an OU researcher. Dr Clara Mancini, who heads up the OU's Animal-Computer Interaction centre, also develo...ped two other devices which allow dogs to operate light switches and open doors, both tools which will improve the lives of people with disabilities who have trained canine companions.
| First transmission date: | 30-06-2014 |
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| Published: | 2014 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | Contact the OU Archive prior to any re-use. Contact university-archive@open.ac.uk. |
| Duration: | 00:01:49 |
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| Contributor: | Dr Clara Mancini |
| Publisher: | The Open University |
| Link to related site: | External url: https://youtu.be/MyHjq8Od-Xg |
| Production number: | OUR00069 |
| Available to public: | no |
