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Wearable Tech: Health and Personal Tracking on Pinterest. LilyPad Arduino – the wearable technology. Introduzione LilyPad Arduino is one of the many Arduino microcontrollers, but unlike the more well-known Arduino UNO, MEGA and Yun, this little board has very specific characteristics that make it unique.

LilyPad Arduino – the wearable technology

In fact, the LilyPad can be sewn on fabric. In fact, with only 19 € you can add technology to our garments, but also bags, shoes, diaries, and so on. In this article we will know in detail this board and we’ll see some examples of how it has been applied in some exciting projects. Fig.1: The LilyPad board The board The creator of this small and very special board is Leah Buechley, with the support of SparkFun Electronics which currently distributes it on the market along with a set of accessories.

Despite its small size, 5 cm in diameter and 0.8 mm thick, this circular board is supplied with 22 pins (14 I/O digital pins, 6 I/O analog pins, 2 pins for power). Fig.2: The FTDI board (Sparkfun DEV-10275) Fig.3: The USB connection with the LilyPad board using the FTDI adapter Sew a circuit Google+

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Wearable Technology. Fashion-Tech. "Technology is going to turn the entire fashion industry inside out" Fashion and technology: the digital revolution presents the "biggest challenge for fashion brands" according to digital fashion pioneer Francis Bitonti who asks: "How will an industry where value is communicated by exclusivity and craft cope with this new space?

"Technology is going to turn the entire fashion industry inside out"

" (+ interview) The fashion industry has been slow to adapt to new technologies, says Bitonti, who warned: "Fashion brands are going to have to adapt to this, which is going to mean a shift in core values for many brands. " The New York-based designer initially trained as an architect but has recently focussed on applying advanced manufacturing techniques to fashion, jewellery and accessories, including a 3D-printed dress for Dita von Teese and a pair of 3D-printed shoes. "We want to redevelop everything from design methodology to material and form, to distribution and production," he said. "This technology is going to turn the entire industry inside out. " Read an edited version of the interview with Francis Bitonti below:

The Combination of Fashion and Technology: Past, Present and Future - TheSnugg.com. The Tech of Fashion: 10 Ways Technology Drives Tomorrow's Fashion. View in gallery Like any other art, the long-term trends in fashion are often driven by advancements in technology.

The Tech of Fashion: 10 Ways Technology Drives Tomorrow's Fashion

New materials merge with the old and new needs drive innovation while fashion slowly evolves. Which of today’s trends are driving the wearables of tomorrow? Join us as we explore the high tech fashion of the future– from energy to protection to information directly within the clothing we wear. Protection in Fashion: Armor and Information When we enter dangerous endeavors, from biking through the city to fighting fires, the clothes we wear can help keep us safe. Protection in Fashion Gallery Recycling in Fashion As fresh materials become harder to come by and/or less sustainable, the need to recycle existing fabrics becomes more important. Recycling in Fashion Gallery Kinetic Energy in Fashion When we walk, run or dance, our movement can be converted into electrical energy. 6 Technology Trends That Will Impact Fashion Industry. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.

6 Technology Trends That Will Impact Fashion Industry

Fashion Industry has transitioned to becoming digital-centric. Most retailers finally sailed through the first stage in ecommerce retailing by setting up visually appealing online versions of stores, integrating payment gateways and offering efficient delivery logistics. Over the next two years, there are several areas where technology will help ease online discovery and conversions. Technology will make it easy for consumers to go from inspiration to purchase. Customers see a lovely handbag at a party and technology will help them find it. Technology will provide answers for questions like: Can I get real-time guidance on creating outfits from individual items? Melissa Coleman. 15 Examples of How Technology Innovates Fashion. It was the great Coco Chanel who once said, “Fashion changes, but style endures.”

15 Examples of How Technology Innovates Fashion

Well, regardless of your thoughts on the matter, there’s another thing that changes along with fashion. It is technology. With the amount of innovation happening these days, it kind of makes sense to bring the two together. After all, technology opens up so much more possibilities. By combining style and functionality, there have been a few people who have taken fashion to the next level. We can’t say for certain if they’ll actually catch on but these futuristic fashion styles do look pretty awesome. Recommended Reading: 10 Upcoming Technologies That May Change The World CHBL Jammer Coat This coat is designed by an Austrian architecture company, Coop Himmelb(L)au and you can use it to disappear.

Rain Palette BB. Karma Chameleon Project What if your energy could be harnessed and used to change the display of a specific fabric? Gaze activated dress This dress knows when you are looking at it. Intimacy 2.0.