Clothing could soon be able to track body movements, according to research by scientists from the Universities of Bristol and Bath presented at the Designing Interactive Systems conference in Copenhagen.
In the research, harmless low voltages were passed through conductive wires sewn into the seams of clothing to create electrical circuits. Their resistance changed with the movement of the wearer’s body. Applications cell phones they were able to use artificial intelligence to use movement data to match body movement to specific postures or gestures, like physical therapy exercises.
The research opens up new possibilities for the manufacture of digital clothing that detects and records movements with much greater precision than is currently possible with mobile phones and smartwatches. As the researchers note, the research lays the groundwork for electronic textile designers and clothing manufacturers to create clothing that can enhance exercise, physical therapy and rehabilitation.
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