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Wearable Tech

Badges Detect Shock Waves

Badges Detect Shock Waves

Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania developed new badges that visibly react to exposure to shock waves by changing color. Developers can calibrate the badges to show the exposure level of the wearer, similar ...

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PAN in a Standard Smart Cotton T-Shirt

PAN in a Standard Smart Cotton T-Shirt

The Idaho based Company SCOTTEVEST recently released its “SeV” cotton t-shirt. On the surface, this shirt resembles a normal, thin cotton t-shirt. Hidden inside are three pockets; a zippered pocket on the chest and two pockets along the side seams ...

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Cancer Detecting Bra?

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could be tested for a scary disease just by putting your underwear on? This could soon become reality. Scientists from the Centre for Research and Innovation at the University of Bolton in the United ...

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RFID Ecosystem Project

RFID Ecosystem Project

A pilot project in social networking, which involves wirelessly monitoring people in a closed environment, will commence in March, 2008 at the University of Washington’s computer science building. The RFID Ecosystem project will provide long-term, in-depth research of user-centered RFID ...

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Smart Fabrics Monitor Physiological Signs

Smart Fabrics Monitor Physiological Signs

The Zephyr Company, based in New-Zealand, has developed advanced fabrics that can monitor physiological signs. The company’s Smart Fabric technology is based on sensors that are woven into a person’s clothes and can gather and transmit real-time physiological data, such ...

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Stretchable and Washable Electronic Devices

Stretchable and Washable Electronic Devices

Electronic devices with stretching and washing abilities may enhance their functionality and usability. Belgian researchers are currently working on what could be part of our daily wardrobe in the not too distant future. Led powered by inductive coil embedded in ...

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