Anouk Wipprecht Designs an Outfit that Protects Its Wearer
Meghan Young — December 23, 2014 — Tech
References: anoukwipprecht.nl & fastcodesign
Originally released in black, the Spider Dress has been given a wintry update with an all-white version. Although still has futuristic as the original, it could easily pass off as creepier thanks to the use of black detailing that can be construed as beedy eyes. Yet it isn't this detail that will keep people away from anyone wearing the Spider Dress.
Designed by Anouk Wipprecht, the Spider Dress is equipped with motion and respiration sensors that make it respond as territorially as the arthropod it is inspired by. Fast Co Design explains, "If you enter the wearer’s personal space aggressively, the dress attacks. Animatronic arachnid limbs attached to its shoulders lash out at intruders. But if you approach calmly and slowly, these limbs might beckon you forward."
Designed by Anouk Wipprecht, the Spider Dress is equipped with motion and respiration sensors that make it respond as territorially as the arthropod it is inspired by. Fast Co Design explains, "If you enter the wearer’s personal space aggressively, the dress attacks. Animatronic arachnid limbs attached to its shoulders lash out at intruders. But if you approach calmly and slowly, these limbs might beckon you forward."
Trend Themes
1. Robotic Fashion - Businesses within the fashion industry can explore the integration of robotics and wearable technology to create unique and interactive clothing items.
2. Territorial Robotics - Companies involved in the development of robotics can study the incorporation of motion and respiration sensors that can respond territorially depending on the presence of individuals nearby.
3. Interactive Wearables - Companies focused on wearable technology can investigate the integration of sensors and animatronic limbs to create interactive clothing that responds to the wearer's environment and even attacks intruders.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating robotics and wearable technology to create innovative and interactive clothing items.
2. Robotics - The robotics industry can explore the integration of sensors and animatronics into their products to create robots that respond territorially and even attack intruders.
3. Wearable Technology - Businesses focused on wearable technology can investigate the integration of sensors and animatronics into their products to create interactive wearables that respond to the wearer's environment and provide additional functionality.
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