The Wool Coats from Wearable Experiments Provide Haptic Feedback
Alyson Wyers — November 21, 2014 — Tech
References: wearableexperiments & springwise
This vibrating jacket from Wearable Experiments has GPS technology incorporated into the garment to help guide wearers through the city of lights. From Australian startup Wearable:Experiments, the Navigate Paris line is pre-programmed with a detailed city map and vibration-based haptic feedback.
The location-enabled outerwear can not only help you find your way through the streets of Paris, it also connects to your smartphone. The Wearable Experiments Navigate app allows you to input your destination and then put your phone away. This means you won't have to constantly be checking a map to know where you're going, as the technologically advanced apparel will take over. For example, a slight vibration in the right arm says to veer right where as a strong vibration would indicate a hard turn.
The location-enabled outerwear can not only help you find your way through the streets of Paris, it also connects to your smartphone. The Wearable Experiments Navigate app allows you to input your destination and then put your phone away. This means you won't have to constantly be checking a map to know where you're going, as the technologically advanced apparel will take over. For example, a slight vibration in the right arm says to veer right where as a strong vibration would indicate a hard turn.
Trend Themes
1. Gps-integrated Wearables - Incorporating GPS technology into wearable garments enhances navigational experiences by providing haptic feedback.
2. Haptic Feedback Apparel - Wearable garments with vibration-based haptic feedback offer a tactile way of receiving navigational cues.
3. Location-enabled Outerwear - Outerwear that is enabled with location technology helps users navigate cities without relying on smartphones.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion-tech - The fashion-tech industry can explore innovative ways to integrate navigation and haptic technology into wearable garments.
2. Smartphone Accessories - The smartphone accessories industry can develop complementary products that enhance the functionality and convenience of location-enabled outerwear.
3. Tourism and Travel - The tourism and travel industry can leverage GPS-integrated wearables to provide tourists with immersive and intuitive navigation experiences.
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