The Alcosense breathalyser vending machine – you’re too drunk to drive, but not enough to party
When you’ve spent the night gamblin’ drinkin’ and carryin’ on, we all know the silly thing would be an attempt to drive your drunken ass home. But there are always those times when you’re not quite sure if you’ve had too many to be over the limit or not, right? Enter the Alcosense WM1.
Soon to be in night clubs, car parks and perhaps casinos in the UK very soon, it is the latest health-related vending machine that will check your blood alcohol levels.
It’s equipped with a platinum electrochemical sensor that has an accuracy level on par with roadside breath alcohol testers used by police officers. You blow into a straw, and after 5-10 seconds, your blood alcohol content will be displayed. A rating will be shown which will be between 0.00 percent and 5.00 percent, with the latter being more than six times the legal limit in the UK, along with an indicator of how close you are to that limit. The indicator seems to reflect that of a smily face for under the limit and an unhappy face for over. You have to agree though, that there should without a doubt be one with devil horns if it notices you’re wasted.
According to a company statement, it will cost £1 per use, and its manufacturer reckons it’ll be something of a money-spinner, estimating that it will generate an average of £35 per week per 1,000 people. Those establishments interested in one can chose between two options – one with a 7-inch LCD screen that can display ads, and one without. The former costs £700 and the latter around £600.
The press release stated: “Assuming your venue had 3,000 people through a week you would break even at week five if you chose the WM1 without the advertising screen, and week six if you chose the option with the screen.”
We have no idea if the screen version will flash up anything relating to the rating you receive, such as a “you can’t drive…but you can party!” message, dispensing your money back towards getting another pint. We’re sure the prudish government would love that! Nevertheless, this sexy little wall mounted contraption is definitely going to prove popular, either between those wishing to stay sensible and check they’re under the limit, or those challenging themselves to hit the top end of the sensor to see who can get to 5.00 in less than an hour. Party time!
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