TOBEA has undertaken the production and distribution of SEATRAC, the only device in the world for the autonomous access to the sea of people with disabilities. SEATRAC is protected by published patents in the USA and EU.
In the present research project, TOBEA intended to create a new enhanced version of SEATRAC utilizing the position of the device on the beach (called smart SEATRAC), in partnership with two research institutions in the Region of Western Greece, the Computer Technology Institute and Press “Diophantus” and Hygiene Laboratory, School of Medicine, University of Patras. Both organizations have significant research activity in order to link the academic effort with the real needs of the market and vulnerable population (disabled, elderly people, children). A set of sensors was placed on the SEATRAC device, providing useful information for anyone who wants to visit each beach. All information is accessible on the internet for tourism businesses (accommodations, leisure businesses, etc.), local authorities and citizens for the selection of seaside resorts. The aim is that visitors have at their disposal a real-time dataset that will help them make the best choice for leisure and safety.