Memoto Uses GPS Tracking To Capture Everyday Life

In the digital age of the Internet and social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, it’s apparent that we humans enjoy documenting and sharing our lives. Some think of it as a narcissistic sickness in society, while others, like myself, think of it more as a fascination with and curiosity about ourselves and each other. The reality is probably somewhere in the middle. Swedish developers are hoping to cash in on this phenomenon with a mini camera/GPS device called Memoto.

Memoto is a small, square device that is meant to be worn on a regular basis. Every thirty seconds, the device captures an image and GPS tracking data in order to log your activities. It is supposed to be like a digital image journal. These devices start at $279 and are available to preorder on their website.

This writer suspects that this type of device would appeal to those of us prone to nostalgia. Attaching the device to something like your hat or shirt would likely provide a pretty good record of who you spent your day with and where. The device could also be used for a number of other creative projects. One could attach it to their cat or toddler for an interesting perspective. I’m sure some private investigator or suspicious spouse could find some interesting uses for a GPS device with a camera that automatically shoots every thirty seconds.

This is yet another of the many interesting ways GPS technology is being implemented in our every day lives. The devices are great for studying your own behaviors as well as the behaviors of wildlife, an employer’s fleet of delivery trucks and even the earth’s tectonic plates! 

Would you wear something like Memoto? Does capturing an image of every thirty seconds of your life sound appealing? Let us know why or why not in the comments below! We’d love to hear from you.

Memoto Uses GPS Tracking To Capture Everyday Life