Smart Clothing Boosts Wearable Tech
Wireless Connectivity Increased 1000 Times Source: National University of Singapore Research team with the smart shirt (left) National University of Singapore Invention A research team at the National University of Singapore have invented new "smart" clothing that saves battery power and greatly increases signals on wireless devices, including smart watches and headphones. The wireless connectivity of the wearable devices is increased 1000 times. The Singapore team has a patent on this new metamaterial. Greatly Enhanced and Efficient Connectivity Instead of moving out in all directions, radio waves from technology like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth move across the metamaterial in a tee shirt or sports shirt. It generates stronger, faster and more energy efficient connectivity. According to the lead inventor Asst. Prof. John Ho, the smart tee shirt increases wireless connectivity on the wearer 1000 times. The shirt has cone-shaped stripes of the metamateria...