Wearable Smart Objects: Microwaves Propelling Smart Textiles: A Review of Holistic Designs for Wireless Textile Nodes

摘要

Research over the last decade has shown the potential of smart wearables in lab settings. Following the current success of smart watches [1], activity trackers [2], [3], and fitness trackers [4], recent startups are breaking through with commercial products integrating smart functionality into traditional pieces of clothing. Some representative examples include the smart sock by Owlet [5], which tracks infants? heart rate and oxygen levels; connected footware by Digitsole [6]; anti-back-pain apparel by Percko [7]; smart bikinis, dresses, and swimsuits by Spinali Design [8]; and the Iilation jacket by Teiimo [9].