BioSkin
Images of garment prototype before exercise with flat ventilation flaps and after exercise with curved ventilation flaps (Image by Hannah Cohen)
Images of garment prototype before exercise with flat ventilation flaps and after exercise with curved ventilation flaps (Image by Hannah Cohen)
Description
Biologic Skin, created by MIT researchers, is a flexible, interactive “skin” that can be worn on the body. It is embedded with nonpathogenic E. coli which expands or retracts in response to humidity, pH and other changes. It features sensors and actuators embedded within a fabric covering, allowing users to interact with digital content through physical manipulation of the fabric. For example, users can twist or fold the fabric to interact with digital media, such as images or music. Additionally, Biologic Skin can detect the user’s movements, allowing them to control the digital content in real-time. Biologic Skin is designed to be flexible, comfortable, and lightweight, making it perfect for applications such as gaming, music production, and interactive art. In addition to light and motion sensing, bacteria can also be used to detect and respond to changes in temperature or pH, allowing users to control digital content based on these environmental conditions.
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Bibliography
Yao, L., Ou, J., Cheng, C.-Y., Steiner, H., Wang, W., Wang, G., & Ishii, H. (2015). bioLogic. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. https://doi.org/10.1145/2702123.2702611