The fabric changes color through the gestures that the user makes with his hand. If you give it a thumbs up, the mesh can be programmed to turn blue
In an effort to make fashion sustainable, a laboratory in Hong Kong called AiDLab has developed a fabric that can change color with the help of artificial intelligence. The goal is to reduce material waste and encourage “recycling” behavior with clothes.
- The smart fabric inactivates viruses with heat, but remains “cold” to the touch
- Fabrics made with programmable digital fibers will dress the people of the future
The fabric is constructed of polymer optical fibers and textile-based threads and can be illuminated in different shades. Colors can be customized by an app, and artificial intelligence algorithms help the camera distinguish user gestures.
This is because the color of the clothes follows the gesture you make with your hand, that is: it can be programmed to turn blue if you give a thumbs up, or red if you make a heart with your hand. See how it works in the video:
In a statement, those responsible for the material say that these polymer optical fibers are made of polymethyl methacrylate, which is recyclable, and that the structure of the fabric allows for easy separation of the polymer optical fibers from the strands for recycling.
The artificial intelligence laboratory also ensures that the feel of this material is similar to that of a common knitted fabric. AiDLab’s expectation is that this technology will one day be commercialized, but for now it is only displayed in installations in shopping malls and other locations in Hong Kong.
Fashion and technology
It’s not the first time that fashion and technology come together to surprise. In 2021, researchers at MIT, USA, created a tissue that can “feel” and respond to movement of users. The material senses how much it is stretched or compressed, providing tactile feedback in the form of pressure, lateral stretch, or vibration.
Also in 2021, scientists at Fundan University, China, created a intelligent tissue capable of connecting to the brain. Like a traditional textile garment, the material can be washed and reused without worrying about it being destroyed by wear or contact with water.
Already this year, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Research on Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) have developed a new one device that uses spectroscopy to reveal the composition of tissueswith the help of artificial intelligence and the cell phone camera.
Source: Reuters
Trends on Canaltech:
- Review of Yu Yu Hakusho | Proving that a berimbau is not really a harmonica
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | What’s the cast like these days?
- GTA Trilogy is now available for free to Netflix subscribers
- Google releases Gemini Pro for anyone who wants to build apps with AI
- When will the Geminid meteor shower peak in 2023?
- Neanderthal DNA explains why some like to wake up early
Source: Terra
Rose James is a Gossipify movie and series reviewer known for her in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the latest releases. With a background in film studies, she provides engaging and informative reviews, and keeps readers up to date with industry trends and emerging talents.
