“Wired to Wear” at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry
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The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI), Chicago recently announced the launch of “Wired to Wear,” an exhibition on the future of wearable technology. The exhibition will be on view through May 2020.The 8,000 square foot exhibit brings together cutting-e“Wired to Wear” at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI), Chicago recently announced the launch of “Wired to Wear,” an exhibition on the future of wearable technology. The exhibition will be on view through May 2020.The 8,000 square foot exhibit brings together cutting-edge technologies from industry pioneers and creative visionaries, showcasing how our clothing is becoming infused with tools to make us stronger, smarter and healthier, as per an official release.David Mosena, president and chief executive officer, MSI was quoted as saying in the release, «Wearable technology has been steadily gaining momentum for years and is on the cusp of taking hold in mainstream society. We believe this is the absolute right time to show people the innovation underway and help our guests understand why their closet will look radically different in only a few years,». «We are thrilled to open Wired to Wear and are confident that the experience will redefine how people think about wearable technology and what it can become.»As per the release, the exhibition features items from brands, designers, engineers, and artists across 15 countries, bringing the world's most innovative technologies to MSI, including:· Global brands such as Dainese, Google, Intel, Microsoft, NASA, and Gravity Industries· Renowned universities and laboratories including Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, and Northwestern University· Celebrated artists and designers that include Anouk Wipprecht, Behnaz Farahi, Melissa Coleman, Suzi Webster, Jordan Reeves, Lisa Lang, and Amy Winters, Ph.D.Experiencing the Future· True to MSI's hands-on approach to science, “Wired to Wear” is purpose-designed to let guests touch, feel and even try on these technologies:· SpiderSense Vest: Created by Chicago-based entrepreneur Victor Mateevitsi, Ph.D., and built by technological futurist firm Quantum XPR; guests will put on a vest that provides haptic feedback as they navigate through an obstacle.· Iridescence: Created by renowned designer and technologist Behnaz Farahi, this collar's quills use hundreds of actuators and vision-activated technology to follow your gaze and react with life-like behavior. For example, when an angry face is detected, the collar expresses anxiety with fast jittery movements.· Smart Tattoo: Placed on mannequin arms, the conductive tattoos, designed by Microsoft, turn the body into an interface. Guests will be able to swipe the tattoo to create notes on an instrument, and even control lighting.· Infinite Flow: Created as a collaborative interactive installation between Jacquard by Google team and Japanese creative firm WOW, guests direct Google Jacquard fabric using the interactive cloth as an interface to control a series of fans and lights that allow it to float gracefully.Click on the slideshow for a sneak peek at the exhibition https://www.blouinartinfo.com/ Founder: Louise Blouin Read more