Sports Tech
modwells: Personal modules for wellness
I’ve been working on another wearable technology project via Artefact. The project is focused on the topic of healthcare and takes an integrated approach to the design that combines technology garments, ...
Sprint and BodyMedia team up
This week, Sprint, announced a partnership with BodyMedia, a company that develops wearable fitness technologies, which will expand the wireless carrier’s product portfolio to include embedded devices. BodyMedia develops body monitoring and ...
Gorgeous inflatable airbag collar
This gorgeous bicycle helmet by Hövding strikes a perfect balance between technology and fashion AND it’s available on the market today. “Hövding is a collar for bicyclists, worn around the ...
Measuring physical activity
There’s a ton of exploration going on in the healthcare space with regards to useful wearable technology applications. Michigan State University’s departments of Electrical Engineering and Kinesiology are investigating a ...
adidas produces glow-in-the-dark gear
I’m a big fan of smart fabrics and intelligent clothing making it to market, which is another chance to introduce these types of concepts to consumers. Before you know it, ...
Wearable technology for runners
Continuing on the theme of wearable technology for runners, I was recently at the San Francisco marathon (no, I didn’t run it, but supported a friend who did) and noticed ...
Wearable technology hits the big leagues
Three Northeastern University engineering students have developed a data-logging compression shirt that helps baseball pitchers avoid elbow injuries. “The high-tech sheath, which is fitted with motion sensors and a web of conductive ...
Technologies that are transforming sports
The sports field is constantly innovating in wearable technology and it is one of the many fields that I absolutely love. The possibilities to aid athletes and optimize performance are ...
Smart Fabrics 2009 Conference Review
This review by the folks at Innovation in Textiles of the 5th annual Smart Fabrics Conference that took place in Rome this year is definitely worth the read for anyone ...
Sony Ericsson + cell phone dress
“Former Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova presented a prototype dress to reporters that is designed to light up when the wearer’s mobile telephone rings. British fashion student Georgie Davies dreamed up ...
About electricfoxy
Electricfoxy investigates on-body experiences that are enhanced by technology resulting in new wearable experiences that become a core part of our expression, our identity, and our individuality.