the collection of bio-material 3D prints explore the possibility of ‘voyaging to the worlds beyond by visiting the worlds within.’ the wearable capillaries have been conceived for ‘interplanetary pilgrims’, which are infused with synthetically…
wearable technology
Nymi: Heartbeats as Passwords
Toronto-based biometrics firm Bionym has developed a prototype for an electronic wristband that confirms the wearer’s identity by measuring the pattern of the wearer’s heartbeat. A person’s heartbeat is unique and nearly impossible to replicate,…
Drag Op Chameleon Jacket
Oslo-based studio Drap og Design has made a jacket that is able to change colour to mimic the surface the wearer has touched. The Interacket is made up of three layers: a silver reflective…
Lauren Bowker The Unseen
Designer Lauren Bowker has designed a colour-changing leather jacket capable of responding to heat and changes in air temperature to expose the unseen pollution and turbulence in the air around us. Bowker…
Adidas Xeno Shoes
Inspired by a snake from South-East Asia, global sportswear giant Adidas has produced a collection of light-activated, colour-changing shoes. The Xenopeltis snake, best known for its highly iridescent scales, is the inspiration behind the range.…
REVEL: Programming the Sense of Touch
REVEL is a new wearable tactile technology that modifies the user’s tactile perception of the physical world. Current tactile technologies enhance objects and devices with various actuators to create rich tactile sensations,…
Smart Mesh
Smart meshes – which are robotic or change form when electronically stimulated – are providing second skins for humans and machines alike. This allows for multi-fit support rather than custom fitted garments,…
MC10 Electronic Tatto
A team of scientists at US-based body tech research firm MC10 has developed flexible electronic circuits that can be worn as temporary tattoos on the skin. The tattoos – which are made from…