wearable technology
Researchers Find ‘Sweet’ Spot for Recycling Wearable Tech
SWEET e-textiles gauge vital signs by inkjet-printing graphene and composite polymers on Tencel—highlighting…
Material World: Charging Up Textiles
Researchers at higher education institutions explore the relationship between electronics and textiles while…
Research Probes Possibilities for Liquid-Metal-Coated Textiles
Liquid-metal-coated textiles could provide new capabilities for wearables, researchers say.
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FIFA Looks Into On-Cleat Fitness-Tracking Devices
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XPO Pilots Wearable Tech Ahead of Holiday Fulfillment Crunch
XPO says the ProGlove scanner saves six seconds per pick—improving speed by 10 percent—and cuts picking…
YKK Makes Inroads in Wearable Technology with a Smart Zipper
YKK and technology company Lifekey debut TouchLink, an interactive zipper that can provide an array of…
H&M Creates a Jean Jacket that Will Love You Back—Sort Of
H&M Lab teamed with wearable tech solutions firm Boltware to make a jean jacket with sensors that mimic the…
HKRITA Signs MoU for Bio-Based Research in Wearable Tech
INL and HKRITA signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further developmental research around wearable…
‘Smart’ Insole Can Detect Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s by Analyzing Gait
A connected insole can diagnose neurological diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's by analyzing the…
New Nanofibers Could Lay Groundwork for the Future of Wearable Tech
Smart fibers created via nanotechnology could become the wave of the future for wearables in apparel.
Do AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Have a Place in Shopping and Retail?
Smart eyewear maker Vuzix and Japanese marketplace Mercari teamed up to help people accomplish shopping tasks…
This Wearable Can Change Shape to Prevent Blood Clots and Improve Circulation
Medical tech startup Recovery Force, and global manufacturing company Jabil, have created a medical wearable…
Volt Smart Yarns Creates Wearable Tech Unit to Push Smartwear Capabilities
Volt Smart Yarns has launched a new Wearable Tech division expand partnerships with brands seeking to turn…