Monday, March 31, 2008

Your shirt may tattle on you to your doctor

European project BIOTEX has developed clothes that constantly monitor your vital signs. If danger signs are detected, the garment is programmed to contact your doctor - and send a text message telling you to take it easy.

In the first BIOTEX trials, the smart patches will be worn in clothes by people with obesity and diabetes, as well as athletes.

The major question is whether these clothes will be fashionable enough for Bloomingdales and Neiman Marcus.

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