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What are some current uses in Wearable Tech?

zengirl2
zengirl2 over 12 years ago

DAB,

 

I certainly don't find you antisocial here LOL.  I do think the U.S. show "Big Bang Theory" is creating a geek love out there.  I was thinking that superhero t-shirts definitely count as geek attire, at least with the younger ones.

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  • vsluiter
    vsluiter over 12 years ago in reply to zengirl2 +1
    Although I told you I'm not into wearables, I actually designed one (but I see it as a measurement device, not as wearable electronics): Finger Reconstruction Short Edit - YouTube I designed the hardware…
  • vsluiter
    vsluiter over 12 years ago in reply to randolphgarrison1 +1
    No strain guages! It's all MEMS.
  • johnbeetem
    johnbeetem over 12 years ago in reply to nlarson +1
    Nicole Fusz wrote: I am constantly worrying that my newborn ... Congratulations! I hope all is well.
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  • zengirl2
    zengirl2 over 12 years ago

    Time to move on to one of my favorite questions for this discussion -- uses.  We have touched on a few examples, but I'd like to show some of the products that I viewed at a recent wearable tech conference in NY

     

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    On the far left are 3D printed nails by Laser Girls.  These two-toned beauties are being worn by both men and women, and the inventors believe 3D printers have opened up haute couture fashion to the masses.  In the center are MindRider helmets.  LED's built in the upper rim gather EEG feedback to show how focused a biker is.  Not only does this help the user to become in touch with their own safety on the road, but it also helps to make clear which routes are less stressful.  The creators offered a demo of their software that maps the results, and believe it may even be helpful in disaster locations. The final photo is Hanky Pancreas, a more fashionable way of carrying an insulin pump.  Although it is the least technical, it shows the importance of accessories in the tech world.  In this case, solving negative body image which leads to a healthier person.

     

    Although my interest started in the finished product arena, I can now say that the manufacturing process is equally interesting. Things are changing for the consumer and the maker.   What other interesting uses have you come across?

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  • vsluiter
    vsluiter over 12 years ago in reply to zengirl2

    Although I told you I'm not into wearables, I actually designed one (but I see it as a measurement device, not as wearable electronics):

    Finger Reconstruction Short Edit - YouTube

     

    I designed the hardware and acquisition software, the finger movement / position reconstruction is work of H. Kortier, PhD. More info here: POWERSENSOR: Ambulatory assessment of daily life interactions between the human body and environment.

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    zengirl2 over 12 years ago in reply to vsluiter

    Very nice!  I love how simplistic the white hand is in the display.  Reminds me of the design of Mickey Mouse's hands for animation in the old days.  The sensors are nice and small.  Do you know who makes them?  I could see this being helpful in understanding hand movement/gloves when dealing with precarious ship jumping like in "Gravity".  Might also be helpful for physical therapy patients as a measure on improvement of mobility.

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  • randolphgarrison1
    randolphgarrison1 over 12 years ago in reply to vsluiter

    Hello,

    From what I see in your video, you have done a very good job using analog strain gages to measure joint flexiture; far better than Dr. James Kramer.

     

    When I was working on a "Talking Glove" and a finger spelling hand, I decided to go with a linear encoder.  I found out quickly that there were none available.  I designed one that is inexpensive to make, is flexible, is subminiture (6mm x 6mm x up to 50mm).  The latest modification can take the resolution down to Nano range.

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    vsluiter over 12 years ago in reply to zengirl2

    Hi Leslie,

    I made that! The sensors are gyroscopes and accelerometers (ST) and magnetometers (Honeywell)  on the phalanxes. What you describe as a possible goal is actually one of the targets of the projects.

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    vsluiter over 12 years ago in reply to randolphgarrison1

    No strain guages! It's all MEMS.

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    vsluiter over 12 years ago in reply to randolphgarrison1

    No strain guages! It's all MEMS.

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