Thursday, 23 August 2007

Solar Powered Bikinis and Computer Pants

Reading BBC’s technology website I found an interesting article which discussed designers Andrew Schneider and Jenny Chowdhury at a festival exhibition in San Diego.

Andrew displayed a solar bikini. It overlays a swimsuit with strips of photovoltaic film sewn on with conductive thread. The suit produces a 5 volt output that can recharge gadgets such as the iPod.

Jenny meanwhile displayed her computer pants which are not designed as underwear but for use in a video game activity.

These designers and many more at the Siggraph exhibiton have shown how textiles and technology can produce innovative outcomes.

To read the article in more detail follow the link below http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6934559.stm

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