Wearable Tech 6: Future Tech
What intelligent clothing will we be wearing in the future? Perhaps these items of wearable tech will be in our wardrobes.
Wearable iPhone
Only a mock up at the moment but a distinct possibility for the future. Designer Federico Ciccarese has attached an iPhone to a spider-like flexible device which is worn on the hand.
'Inner Cyborg'
Concept for silicon and silk implantable devices that sit under the skin like a tattoo. The tattoos carry micro LEDs which turns your skin into an interactive screen. Turn on the display and get keyboards and other interactive controls.
Sleep talker cap
Conceptual dream catcher cap to let you transmit your dreams into another person. Sci-fi tech could almost be here.
Air purifying future couture
Wearable technology meets haute couture. Personalised air service for women concerned about the air they breathe.
Sixth Sense wearable computer
Allows the wearer to project digital information onto any type of surface and navigate the screen using hand gestures.
Intimacy dress
The dress is controlled by a wireless ball which communicates with the dress using RF signals. As the ball is brought closer to the dress, the dress becomes more transparent.
By Daan Roosegaarde / Maartje Dijkstra
LED Solar Power Necklace
Wearable solar powered art. The solar panels charge the LED lights but it would be very useful to plug in to your cell phone when the battery dies. Designed by May Yokoyama.
Wearable Projection Computer
Wearable computer that projects the display to a nearby surface. Controlled by hand gestures and voice recognition.
BodyGuard electro-gauntlet
Combines laser pointer, video camera and taser to get you out of those tricky moments in life.
AirMouse wearable mouse
Flexible mouse worn on the hand with right and left mouse click buttons in the palm. Integral optical tracking laser.
By Deanmark Ltd.
Weather Mood accessory
A personal weather armband. Use it fo 'feel' the weather at a location or adjust the display to reflect your present mood.
Smartphone peripheral
Integrates sensors, cameras, displays and controllers into the fabric of the clothing. Focuses on inward body funtions and outward environmental conditions.