Alphabet's Verily is looking to pair with partners interested in developing shoes that are embedded with sensors that will monitor a person's weight and movement.

Formerly known as Google Life Science, three sources familiar with the project said that the company has shown off a prototype at private meetings hoping to secure possible additions to the project, CNBC reports.

It is currently unknown if the project is actually still underway.

Three sources familiar with the project said that Verily has shown off a prototype at private meetings

The shoes could potentially address a wide variety of health-related issues. For example, the shoes could determine whether sudden weight gain is a sign of the body holding onto excess fluids.

Additionally, the shoes could offer fall detection. The feature would serve as a crucial tool for senior citizens.

The shoes could monitor sudden weight gain and monitor falls (stock)

Apple currently offers fall detection on its latest Apple Watch. The feature allows for people to call for help in case of emergency.

The company underwent a renaming in 2015, breaking off from Google and falling under Alphabet's 'Other Bets' section.

According to company CEO Andy Conrad, Verily raised $1billion in January from Silver Lake and others to 'increase flexibility and optionality.'

Verily has tapped on a plethora of engineers, scientists and health experts to work on their ventures and has even pulled a few folk from Google to work on its project.

The company is also working on a series of other projects, including: a stabilizing spoon for people with movement disorders, a smartwatch and 'smart' contact lens.