An intelligent carpet that controls heating, lighting and even acts as a burglar alarm has been developed in Germany.
German carpet makers Vorwerk teamed up with chip makers Infineon to develop what they claim is the world's first 'Thinking Carpet'.
It checks the temperature to control the heating, detects footprints to switch on lights and calls the police if it senses someone walking on it when the house is supposed to be empty.
German carpet makers Vorwerk teamed up with chip makers Infineon to develop what they claim is the world's first 'Thinking Carpet'.
It checks the temperature to control the heating, detects footprints to switch on lights and calls the police if it senses someone walking on it when the house is supposed to be empty.