Over the past decade, so much has been written about the limitless possibilities of Wearable Tech and how clothing, particularly in the sports apparel and safety workwear markets will revolutionise the way we live.
The debates now are mostly around integrated 'connectivity' and 'control' devices.
What wearable tech have you seen that will make the world a safer place?
Share your favourites with us here.
I haven't seen easy-to-use safety wear for people working in closed freezer rooms, in a stable's cesspit or other dangerous locations with very little oxygen.
A fluorescent jacket that can measure…
Hi Jane,
I think the best use of wearable technology is health monitoring.
We have the ability to monitor vital signs and detect when someone falls.
It would be very easy to add panic buttons and detect screams…
Hi,
Some of the New Zealand (and others now I think) rugby teams are using a jersey with a GPS unit mounted in a special pocket to trace acceleration and meters run etc. Just recently a university here…
I haven't seen easy-to-use safety wear for people working in closed freezer rooms, in a stable's cesspit or other dangerous locations with very little oxygen.
A fluorescent jacket that can measure air quality, environment + body temperature and activity of heart and lungs.
Maybe sensors to check if you are in a horizontal position for a certain period, if you make a sudden move (fall) or no move at all.
Or that alert the outside world that the light has gone out where you are working.
A beep sound and a blinking light that can be switched on remotely by a rescue team to help locate you.
Im considering whether to submit an application for a Pip Boy, just need to think it through, work out what others components would be needed and make sure I have the time to complete the challenge 
Fab. Make sure you enter Don 
A Pip Boy would be awesome for cosplayers! That'd go nuts on social media 
Do it do it do it do it!
