'Smart Band' tells homebuyers where they will be happiest

A 'SMART Band' which tells people where to buy a house based upon how they feel when they visit different areas and properties has been designed by the University of Zaragoza and the Gandia campus of Valencia Polytechnic.

Information about the wearer's wellbeing is picked up by sensors, which connect to his or her SmartPhone and contrast with data obtained from the estate agency.

Scores from all users are then sent to property companies so they can work out which are the most sought-after neighbourhoods in their area.

Once the wearer's cardiac frequency variability (CFV) is measured, no other information needs to be introduced manually, and they will then receive recommendations directly to their mobile as to where they should look when seeking a home to ensure they will be happy living there.

“Stress causes a huge number of illnesses, and the environment in which we live is a determining factor in our stress levels,” says researcher Raquel Lacuesta from Zaragoza University.

“So, using our system, we hope to improve people's wellbeing in their domestic surroundings.”

The team says the 'Smart Band' hails the start of a 'revolution' in home sales, since it places a 'much greater level of importance' on the buyer's emotions.