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Ionically conductive fibres for smart and functional textiles

Electronically conductive fibres are already in use in smart textiles, but in a recently published research article, ionically conductive fibres have proven to be of...

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Conductive textile technology launched at Techtextil

Noble Biomaterials, a manufacturer of antimicrobial and conductivity solutions for soft-surface applications, showcased Circuitex at last month’s Techtextil trade show in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

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Tracking sleep with self-powering smart pillow

The human body needs sleep as much as it needs food and water.

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Stretchable waterproof fabric converts motion into electricity

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University Singapore have developed a stretchable and waterproof fabric that turns energy generated from body movements into electrical energy.

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Smart robot skin gives tactile awareness

A range of skin-like, smart fabric-based coverings that can give tactile awareness for robots and prosthetics has been launched by BeBop Sensors.

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Self-powered fabric can help correct posture

Prolonged poor posture, such as slouching or leaning to one side, can lead to pain and discomfort.

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Invisible, machine-washable solar cells for clothing

Researchers in Finland have developed invisible, machine-washable solar cell technology for clothing.

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Textiles with embedded fluidics for HMI

In a world increasingly dominated by visual and auditory information exchange, MotorSkins’ morphing textile surfaces are bringing back touch as a way to interact with...

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Smart socks help people living with dementia

Smart socks that track rising distress in the wearer could improve the well-being of millions of people with dementia, non-verbal autism and other conditions that...

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Robotic sleeve for lymphoedema treatment

Canadian researchers from the University of Waterloo’s Microfluidics Laboratory and Diesel Biomechanics Laboratory, Breast Rehab and Myant have developed a soft robotic sleeve for the...

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