WEARABLE X, BILLIE WHITEHOUSE: Haptic Clothing
At-home fitness is more important than ever, with most consumers working out from home and companies like Mirror, Peloton, Whoop, and more raising the volume on the tech-meets-athletics discussion. Founded in 2013, Wearable X was their first, introducing people to the idea that hardware can improve performance by directly interacting with their body as they work out. Haptic technology (sometimes called kinaesthetic communication), is any technology that can create an experience of touch by applying forces, vibrations, or motions to the user. Wearable X makes athletic clothes with haptics built-in, to physically cue and guide the wearer through an optimal yoga flow. Think of it as an Iron Man suit for your sun salutation. And yes, they are machine washable!
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