Technology has found its way into our daily lives. We wake up with alarm clocks, brush our teeth with electric toothbrushes, walk downstairs to use the coffee machine, and drive to work in cars or public transportation.
Now, researchers are saying that technology has made its way into clothes manufacturing. Newly invented “The Right Trousers” are made to help elderly or disabled people. These robotic pants include electrical pumps that force air into expanding tiny tubes. This improves blood circulation.
The robotic pants were inspired by the film “The Wrong Trousers,” where the characters had trousers that allowed them to walk on walls and ceilings.
With the idea in place, university labs all over the world, material scientists, computer programmers, and fabric designers are all working together to start producing as soon as possible.
Yoel Fink, a materials science professor at MIT, said, “We’re sort of at the pre-iPhone announcement [stage],” and added, “It’s very, very exciting.”
More clothes are being incorporated with technology. In June, Australian researchers invented robotic textile fibers. This allows the fabric to move automatically. Last year, MIT scientists built computer programmable threads and fiber batteries using battery gels that could be inserted into clothes.
Companies are releasing smart clothing that connects to your phone. Google partnered with Levi’s, Yves Saint Laurent, and Adidas for the Jacquard project. Sensors were put into denim jackets, backpacks, and shoes. They allowed users access to their phones easily, such as swiping on the sleeve to skip a song. Wearablex, a fashion technology start-up, built yoga pants that are also connected to a phone. They vibrate when the user’s posture is incorrect.
In the future, researchers believe that clothing will start acting like a computer. Clothing can change to suit your needs. According to The Washington Post, “In the coming decade, scientists said, customers can expect a whole range of futuristic offerings: pants that can help lift elderly or disabled people up; athletic socks that can promote blood flow through automatic compression; maternity clothes that could passively track fetal heart rates to improve pregnancy outcomes.” Clothing that can shapeshift is also a possibility. Than Nho Do, a senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales in Australia, is working with a team to make shape-shifting clothes.
As time flies and more discoveries are made, robotic clothes can be seen in clothing stores.Jackets, pants, shoes, and so much more will be accessible. The question is, do people want to have robots in their clothing?
Now, researchers are saying that technology has made its way into clothes manufacturing. Newly invented “The Right Trousers” are made to help elderly or disabled people. These robotic pants include electrical pumps that force air into expanding tiny tubes. This improves blood circulation.
The robotic pants were inspired by the film “The Wrong Trousers,” where the characters had trousers that allowed them to walk on walls and ceilings.
With the idea in place, university labs all over the world, material scientists, computer programmers, and fabric designers are all working together to start producing as soon as possible.
Yoel Fink, a materials science professor at MIT, said, “We’re sort of at the pre-iPhone announcement [stage],” and added, “It’s very, very exciting.”
More clothes are being incorporated with technology. In June, Australian researchers invented robotic textile fibers. This allows the fabric to move automatically. Last year, MIT scientists built computer programmable threads and fiber batteries using battery gels that could be inserted into clothes.
Companies are releasing smart clothing that connects to your phone. Google partnered with Levi’s, Yves Saint Laurent, and Adidas for the Jacquard project. Sensors were put into denim jackets, backpacks, and shoes. They allowed users access to their phones easily, such as swiping on the sleeve to skip a song. Wearablex, a fashion technology start-up, built yoga pants that are also connected to a phone. They vibrate when the user’s posture is incorrect.
In the future, researchers believe that clothing will start acting like a computer. Clothing can change to suit your needs. According to The Washington Post, “In the coming decade, scientists said, customers can expect a whole range of futuristic offerings: pants that can help lift elderly or disabled people up; athletic socks that can promote blood flow through automatic compression; maternity clothes that could passively track fetal heart rates to improve pregnancy outcomes.” Clothing that can shapeshift is also a possibility. Than Nho Do, a senior lecturer at the University of New South Wales in Australia, is working with a team to make shape-shifting clothes.
As time flies and more discoveries are made, robotic clothes can be seen in clothing stores.Jackets, pants, shoes, and so much more will be accessible. The question is, do people want to have robots in their clothing?
