Flexible solar cells, which can be incorporated into jackets, trousers and any other garments, are only a year away, says Fujitsu Siemens. The cells work like solar panels, converting light into energy. The wearer would plug in gadgets such as phones or MP3 players to a special pocket on the garment, which in turn connects to the solar cells.
With 36 partners, the European research project wearIT@work is currently the biggest organized research effort in the area of wearable computing. Wearable computing describes the application of hardware and software which is worn like or integrated in clothing and not carried like a cell phone or PDA."
Wearable computers are being tested in 4 test studies Healthcare, Emergency Rescue, Aircraft Maintenance and Production Management and Training.
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