The world of wearables,and if you think you've seen it all with fitness trackers or smartwatches, you're wrong. There are some products you can put on your body that you might not even imagine exist.
While most wearables makers have focused on products that can primarily be worn around the wrist or head, some have branched out a bit further with gadgets for the hands, feet, body, and so on. Take a look at 5 strange wearables that can connect to the internet.
Electricfoxy ping. The clothing that connects to the internet
Do you need to stay connected to social media all the time? Electricfoxy has come up with a strange solution to help you, offering a line of clothing, the so-called social networking clothes. Once you connect your garment to your social media account, you will be able to control your online connection with specific gestures, such as pulling up the hood of the sweatshirt you are wearing.
You could flap your lapels or flap your arms to send a reply to Facebook. Of course, the people around you would most likely think you were crazy.
If you're excited about this outfit, take a look at Electricfoxy and you'll find some interesting pieces. Like a jacket with a zipper that allows you to control the volume of the music you're listening to.
Electrozyme. Biosensors in a temporary tattoo
Most similar wearables on the market can keep track of how many calories you’ve eaten or count how many steps you’ve taken and how many calories you’ve burned. But the Electrozyme is a fitness tracker with a different twist. And don’t be scared by the word tattoo, it won’t hurt when you wear it, as that’s actually a term used to describe a “sensor on a printed electrochemical platform.”
Basically what we have here is some biosensors that are capable of analyzing a user's sweat and coming up with a conclusion related to hydration, electrolyte levels, muscle fatigue, and so on. The best part is that the tattoo can be printed to look like anything you like and once you're done with it, you can simply wash it off. So seriously consider showing up at a gym with weights and having a biosensor tattooed on your inflated arm that says I love you Mom!!!
Lechal: interactive shoe with stimulation
Smart shoes have been making their appearance more and more frequently in the markets in recent months, and Lechal's shoes are definitely a curious addition to this new fashion.
If you don't like looking down at your phone while trying to figure out which way to turn to get to your destination and want a more sophisticated yet intuitive way to get directions, then let Lechal enchant you with its interesting proposal. Connect the smart shoes to Google Maps via Bluetooth and as you walk, the left or right shoe will vibrate to show you where you need to go.
Motorola: Password on a pill
Are you a total freak with your security codes? Do you set incredibly long passwords on your favorite sites or devices that you find annoying and make it hard to remember them? Are you looking for ways to ensure that hackers won't get your hands on them? (Editor's note: are you reading me, George?). Motorola has a strange solution to your security problem that might shock you a little.
You have to swallow a code pill that essentially turns the host into an identity token. After swallowing, the following magic begins to happen. The acid in your stomach will start interacting with the anti-theft pill and will create an 18-bit electrocardiogram (ECG) signal that is powerful enough to unlock a smartphone or other gadget. However, it has not yet received approval from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration of the United States), so we are not yet sure that it is safe enough for our health. However, this miracle pill is ready to hit store shelves as soon as it gets approval.
MIT: Imagination Sensor
Is it not enough for you to just use your imagination when reading a book, and you want something more? Then imagination sensors may be the thing that will make the difference. The program was developed by MIT and promises to reflect the atmosphere of a book by suggesting that you wear a vest-device that is capable of stimulating physical sensations in relation to the events taking place in the book at any given moment.
Of course, the list of strange digital wearables doesn't end here. The imagination of manufacturers seems to have no limits and they will surely surprise us for quite some time. Anyway, if any of you own such an object, we wish you good luck!
