Japan’s Laughometer machine
It’s time to turn that frown upside down!
Have you ever wondered how your laughter would rate if you could rate it? Over at Kansai University in Japan have developed a machine that can measure the quantity and distinguish between fake and real laughter.
This amusing machine works by using a series of electrode sensors that monitor the bioelectricity generated through flexing muscles when you chuckle at - taking 3,000 measurement a second! The data collected will then by analysed to give a number that shows the quantity of your smile.
What’s even more funny is that the research team at Kansai University called the unit of measurement for the quantity of laughter as “aH”. Although, I would have prefered to call it “Ha”, but hey, i didn’t make the machine…
The machine will be used for research on the physiological effects of laughter on the immune system. The researchers are also working towards a portable version of the laughometer machine for health and entertainment use.
I would give Totoro’s laugh a 100 out of 100 score!
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