Smart Jacket Lights Up To Motivate Runners

AFP - Mar 4 - A new jacket designed for running that lights up in accordance to speed and heart rate has recently started a Kickstarter campaign. The jacket is controlled by Glowfaster, an app that works via Bluetooth and allows the user to choose settings and make adjustments based on biofeedback. The idea is that users respond "naturally" to the jacket's light, resulting in "intuitive motivation" that helps the body adapt as the workout continues. The jacket is comparable to OMsignal shirt that adopts to the body's shape. The shirt contributes to better blood circulation and performance, and helps muscles recover faster. It also tracks heart rate, breathing and movement. Another example is Move, a sensorized garment that tracks body movements in real time through a smartphone app.

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