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Beyond Nike+: This Smart Sock Tracks Workouts, And It’s Washable

25/07/2013

Thanks to cloth sensors, this sock can track how you run but stays soft and machine washable. And it teases a future of smart clothing (...)
Thanks to cloth sensors, this can track how you run but stays soft and machine washable. And it teases a future of smart clothing to come. Right now, you might wear a Nike+ Fuelband, a FitBit Flex, a Withings Pulse, or a Jawbone Up. But as neat as these activity trackers may be, their view is inherently limited. It’s from your wrist or waistband. To delve deeper into our own analytics, we’ll need to electrify our clothing. The Sensoria Smart Sock, by Heapsylon, is a wearable electronic that should feel extremely familiar: Because at its heart, the system is a pretty normal-looking that you might not even realize was laced with soft textile sensors. These can track precise foot falls in real time, allowing runners to analyze their technique with incredible fidelity. And when the run is over, the socks work like any other garment--just toss them into the washing machine to launder them.Read Full Story    
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