Smart garment concept was showcased alongwith some of the wearable technology being developed by Dublin City University's Adaptive Information Cluster (AIC) and the Crafts Council of Ireland.
Smart Garment was the winning concept proposed by textile designer Tara Carrigy.
Working with the AIC, Tara has developed a yoga mat and a number of yoga garments with wearable technology.
Smart Garment will enable the wearer to monitor their breathing and posture while exercising.
The next stage of this project is to develop smart yoga wear. The garment can sense breathing and extent of stretch through conductive lycra and conductive foam, combined with some wiring and circuit boards.
The smart garments can be used as educational tools to help demonstrate subtleties of yoga postures or later as a virtual trainer.
The yoga suit will help people practice yoga in their own home.
Tiny transmitters will take readings from the garment to show how the moves and breathing are being performed.
The yoga suit will incorporate pattern design so that it will not only be high-tech and fully functional but will look great too.
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