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Exploring Public Perceptions of Future Wearable Technology

written by FashioningTech Contributor

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The study found that in both countries, the wrist and the forearm were the most preferred locations

for e-textiles, as well as the most normal placement when watching someone use the devices.

 

As scientists develop the next wave of smartwatches and other wearable computing, they might want to continue focusing their attention on the arms and the wrists. According to a recent Georgia Tech study, portable electronic devices placed on the collar, torso, waist or pants may cause awkwardness, embarrassment or strange looks.

In a paper titled “Don’t Mind Me Touching My Wrist,” Georgia Tech researchers reported the results of a case study of interaction with on-body technology in public. Specifically, they surveyed people in both the United States and South Korea to gain cultural insights into perceptions of the use of e-textiles, or electronic devices, stitched into everyday clothing.

For the study, researchers directed participants to watch videos of people silencing incoming phone calls using e-textile interfaces on various parts of their body, including wrists, forearms, collarbones, torsos, waistsand the front pant pocket. They were asked to describe their thoughts about the interaction (such as whether it appeared normal, silly or awkward) and its placement on the body.

In general, the study found that in both countries the wrist and the forearm were the most preferred locations for e-textiles, as well as the most normal placement when watching someone use the devices.

“This may be due to the fact that these locations are already being used for wearable technology,” said Halley Profita, a former Georgia Tech industrial design graduate student who led the study. “People strap smartphones or MP3 players to their arms while exercising. Runners wear GPS watches.”

According to the study:

  • Gender of the technology user affected opinions about the interaction. For example, Americans were uncomfortable when men used a device located at the front pant pocket region or when women reached for their torsos or collarbones.
  • South Koreans reported exceptionally low acceptance of women using the devices anywhere except for their arms.
  • Respondents expressed differing views on the most important factors on deciding how to use e-textiles. Americans focused on ease of operation and accessibility; South Koreans raised personal perception issues.

“South Koreans also said they wanted an easy-to-use system, but the technology should not make them look awkward or weird,” Profita said. “This isn’t surprising because their culture emphasizes modesty, politeness and avoidance of embarrassing situations.”

The findings were presented in September at the International Symposium in Wearable Computing in Switzerland. While at Georgia Tech, Profita was advised by Professors Ellen Yi-Luen Do and Thad Starner, a wearable computing pioneer. She is currently a doctoral candidate in computer science at the University of Colorado-Boulder.

www.halleyprofita.com

http://www.news.gatech.edu/2013/11/07/exploring-public-perceptions-future-wearable-computing

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It’s all in a wink.

written by Carly Whitaker

Katia Vega is a Beauty Tech Designer and is currently a PhD candidate in Computer Science at the Department of Informatics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) under the supervision ofProf. Hugo Fuks. She describes beauty technology as an emergent field in wearable computer using software in innovative ways. She has envisioned, designed and created several devices or interactive systems which have the ability to transform they way in which we interface with our environment.

Blinklifier can be seen as a development from the intrusive glasses and electromyography. This revolutionary piece of wearable computer amplifies human blinking. It follows the natural eye muscles’ contractions, extending that motion into a visible light array that changes pattern depending on the blinking gesture. Technically speaking, Vega has used several components. Fake eyelashes have been metalized to capture the blinking motion and a conductive material was used as eyeliner to connect the eyelashes with the wearable device. Blinklifier uses LEDs to create the blinking patterns in the headpiece and is prototyped using an Arduino microcontroller.

 

Beauty Technology Nails are false plastic or acrylic nails with embedded RFID tags, small magnets or conductive polish which enable the wearer to interact with their own wearables and other objects in the environment. The scope for this device system is astounding. Anything from DJing to opening your car door to giving someone a virtual high-5!

 

Be sure to visit her site for more information on other projects that she’s done.

 

It’s all in a wink. was last modified: October 31st, 2013 by Carly Whitaker
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Ten DIY Wearable Tech Halloween Costumes

written by Syuzi Pakhchyan

Halloween is right around the corner, and if you —like me— are a little behind in crafting your illuminated, animatronic getup, I’ve found a few relatively easy projects to inspire you.

 

Have a glowly one!

 

Tron Hoodie with EL Wire

 

EL Wire Fairy Wings

 

LED Warrior Shoulder Pads

 

Electronic Mini-mouse Bow

 

LED Eyelashes

 

LED Eyelash Tutorial via Instructables

 

Fiber Optic Mohawk Helmet

 

Animatronic Cat Ears

 

 

Ipad Hole in the Chest Costume

 

More advanced projects below.

 

Electronic Demon Costume

 

Interactive Gumball Dress

 

Ten DIY Wearable Tech Halloween Costumes was last modified: October 29th, 2013 by Syuzi Pakhchyan
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Stitches – Immersive Telehaptic Bodysuits

written by Syuzi Pakhchyan

Haptics will soon come to play a larger role in wearable technology. Thus far we’ve seen LEDs dominate as the primary feedback mechanism to users. But as clever circuit designs and battery technologies improve, our wearables devices will begin to nudge us physically. 

 

Exploring the potential of telehaptic communication between multiple users, Human Stitches is a pair of wireless bodysuits outfitted with 120 haptic zones. Each zone contains a sensor for input and an actuator for feedback. 

 

The suits are designed to mirror each other (a touch on one suit triggers and actuator in the same location on the other) or they can be controlled remotely via a mobile device. 

 

The project is a wonderful research tool to examine various use cases for haptic communication. More detailed information can be found in this detailed Telehaptic Awareness. 

 

Few other wearable technology projects to note that include haptics are Fundawear — yup vibrating undies for long distance lovers — and Cute Circuit’s Hug Shirt, a shirt that allows you to send long distance hugs.

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Lady Gaga’s Bubble Machine Dress

written by Syuzi Pakhchyan

You have credit Gaga or her entourage of stylists for coming up with some of the most playful fashion tech. I love this bubble machine dress. It’s ridiculous; it’s fun; it’s Gaga. 

I challenge someone to make one for this Halloween. 

via DailyMail 

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Data Knit from Glitchaus

written by Jeff Donaldson

MTPO PRG ROM Data Knit – a new design by J.Donaldson

This 6×5’ knit blanket design is the program ROM data for the 1987 NES video game Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!!

 

Knit at a 1:1 pixel to stitch ratio, MTPO PRG ROM is a 50/50 merino wool/soft acrylic blend.

This unique textile from Glitchaus will be on display at Microscope Gallery from Sept 14 – Oct 14 as part of this is our house / this is our rules / and we can’t stop in Brooklyn, NYC.

Photos by John De Cristofaro

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TACTILU – A Wearable for Remote Tactile Communication

written by Syuzi Pakhchyan

TACTILU is a refreshing example of a wearable research project that explores the potentials of haptic and tactile communication. Similar to Cute Circuit’s Hug Shirt, the wearable bracelet remotely communicates “touch.” Rather than using motors for actuation, TACTILU instead explores nitinol springs and QTC (quantum tunneling composite) as the touch sensor.

Using several nitinol springs allows for a more organic and multidimensional experience of “touch” versus the typical buzz of a small motor. The project is a work in progress and designed by Jakub Koźniewski, Piotr Barszczewski, and Krzysztof Goliński.

Why This is Important

In the near future, we can imagine the important role that vibro-tactile interfaces will play as a medium for communication. Various vibration patterns that combine both intensity and rhythm will become a new ambient, and highly intimate, body computing language that will move users away from a touch-screen to wearable tactile displays.

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DIY Illuminated “Smart” Cycling Helmet

written by Syuzi Pakhchyan

 

Adafruit’s latest DIY is a “smart” cycling helmet that not only improves your visibility at night but also helps you navigate to a predetermined location. Equipped with a GPS and compass for navigation, the project is programmed to help you navigate to the nearest Citi bike sharing station. 

 

Learn more about the project by visiting Adafruit’s Tutorial.

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Wearable Wednesdays on Adafruit

written by Syuzi Pakhchyan

Becky Stern at Adafruit  has been developing a ton of amazing wearable technology tutorials using Adafruit’s Flora. The Sparkle Skirt tutorial is pretty cool but I do love the simplicity of the glowing All-Star Sneakers. 

 

If you haven’t played around with the Flora yet, go grab one today. There are some pretty fun sensors such as the Flora color sensor and a wearable GPS module. 

 

Check out the project tutorials below or the Adafruit blog every Wednesday for some wearable technology inspiration. 

Wearable Wednesdays on Adafruit was last modified: June 12th, 2013 by Syuzi Pakhchyan
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The Power of the Mind: Five Amazing Projects Controlled With Your Brain

written by Syuzi Pakhchyan

Mind-controlled projects still seem like a novelty, especially since they often require one to wear clunky head-gear. If we look back at the earliest formal expressions of wearable technology, they too went through their awkward adolescent stage in development. With this mind, let’s take a look at five fascinating projects controlled by one’s brain waves. Because ultimately wearables like Glass will only work seamlessly if we actually don’t have to shout commands to our devices. 

 

NeuroKnitting

Knit a custom scarf designed by your own brainwaves

 

Why This Is Cool

NeuroKnitting combines two emerging fields — open source technology + digital crafting — to redefine bespoke fashion. 

 

 

ThinkerThing

Model and Print Any Object with Your Mind

 

 

 

Why This Is Cool

Just imagine waking up to 3D printed objects from last night’s dreams. 

 

 

MindTunes

Create Music with Your Mind 

 

Why This Is Cool

MindTunes is a track created by Andy, Jo and Mark, 3 physically disabled music fans, using only one instrument: their mind. 

 

Eunoia 

Artist Lisa Park Makes Pools of Water Dance with Her Mind 

Why This Is Cool

Eunoia demonstrates how data (and the mind) can indeed be beautiful. 

 

Mechapolypse

A Mind-controlled Shape-Shifting Garment

Why This Is Cool

Deciding on what you’re in the mood to wear in the morning may just get easier when we can have our garment patterns and shape shift in accordance to how we are feeling. 

 

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