Deepinder Goyal confirms Temple wearable will not trigger airport metal detectors

Deepinder Goyal has ensured that exploring the deep mysteries of your brain health won't add any extra baggage to your everyday airport commute.

In Short

• Deepinder Goyal confirmed the Temple wearable won't trigger airport metal detectors.
• Flyers can safely wear the Rs 85,000 brain-tracking device during security checks.
• The experimental gadget officially opens for public pre-orders on November 1.

Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal has cleared the air about a very practical concern regarding his highly anticipated health wearable, Temple. For frequent flyers worried about constantly removing the head-mounted device during airport security checks, Goyal confirmed that the wearable is completely safe to keep on. He assured users that the gadget will not set off metal detectors.

This clarification comes just ahead of the device's public pre-order phase, which officially opens on November 1 for its first batch.

The X Exchange

The conversation started on the social media platform X. A user named Arjun Bharti tagged the Zomato chief with a relatable question about traveling with the new premium gadget. Bharti asked if he would have to take off the Temple device when going through security checks at the airport.

Goyal was quick to respond and put potential buyers at ease. He directly replied, "No, it doesn't set off the metal detectors." This suggests that the materials used to build the Temple wearable do not contain enough magnetic or conductive metal to trigger standard aviation security scanners. This confirmation makes it incredibly convenient for users who want to continuously monitor their health metrics without the hassle of taking the device off during travel.

What is the Temple Device?

Temple is an advanced brain-monitoring wearable developed under a private health-tech initiative backed by Goyal. The project operates under his research company, Continue Research. Unlike standard smartwatches that track your heart rate from your wrist, Temple is a small device designed to be worn on the side of your forehead. It easily attaches to the skin using single-use adhesive strips called Grips.

The device relies on advanced optical sensors, using a technique called photoplethysmography, to continuously track changes in your cerebral blood flow. The company refers to this specific metric as BrainFlow. While it has caught the attention of the tech and wellness communities, Temple comes with a hefty premium price tag. The wearable will cost Rs 85,000 in India, which reportedly includes a lifetime subscription to its platform. It will be available in six premium colors.

While the device has sparked massive curiosity, it has also faced skepticism. Medical experts caution that Temple is in its experimental phase and should not be seen as a certified medical diagnostic tool. Goyal himself advised people not to buy the expensive wearable if their basic fitness habits are not already well in check.

For those willing to make the premium investment, Goyal’s latest confirmation ensures that their futuristic brain-tracking won't be interrupted by the everyday hassle of airport security.

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