Details from the Announcement
Smart apparel company Xenoma is planning to launch a preconsumer version of its e-skin sensor shirt on Kickstarter in August. The garment will provide the same level of functionality as the one in the company’s Developer’s Kit, but at a much lower price point. Xenoma will provide the preconsumer version of the shirt to the first 100 purchasers for $479, and the company has set a target of raising $50,000 through the Kickstarter campaign.
E-skin apparel uses stretchable sensors and electronics that detect the user’s movement while maintaining the comfort, durability and machine washability of a regular shirt. The clothing also provides intuitive and immersive input for interacting with virtual reality content and games, as well as the means for analyzing exercise and sports performance.
Xenoma’s e-skin is a next-generation wearable interface that enables camera-free motion capture and tracking in apparel,and itis as comfortable as a regular garment. Applications include:
- Gaming—Using the apparel as an input controller for gaming and virtual reality experiences.
- Fitness—Using the apparel as a personal coach for monitoring and improving form.
- Healthcare—Using the apparel to monitor body movement, posture and respiration.
Moreover, Xenoma claims that the apparel is machine washable, highly durable and comfortable.
Technical Details
The shirt has 14 strain sensors,as well as a hub with a six-axis accelerometer and gyroscope. The hub transmits information to smartphones, tablets and PCs via Bluetooth.
Source: Xenoma.com
The set includes an e-skin shirt, an e-skin hub and a software license for the software development kit, which supports application development and data analysis.
About Xenoma
Founded in 2015, Xenoma is a spin-off company from the University of Tokyo that aims to realize human-friendly technologies through commercializing academic and industry research.Xenoma claims to be the first company to develop Printed Circuit Fabric (PCF) using its stretchable electronics technology
