Electronic Sensing Skin Jewelry to Revolutionize Fashion

Traditionally, jewelry is worn around our neck, wrists, waist, head, or ankles. Lately, piercings became popular even though this is an old culturally-specific practice. Lately, fashion jewelry have been going electronic owing to miniaturization technologies. Yes, we've seen rings that light up or change color to make for a more catchy effect.

Now, the Philips company is pioneering on technology that allows jewelry to be worn directly on the skin and to respond to a person's emotional state. It's called Electronic Sensing Skin Jewelry and it's seen to revolutionize fashion. This new line of jewelry came to be in line with the STELLA project in which "stretchable, flexible electronic substrates that integrate energy supply, sensors, actuators, and display" are made.

According to Philips, the new products are designed to take forms that are "playful, sensual, mood affected, bio activity stimulated, and arousal enhancing." You can imagine the potential of these products in doing things to your body you have never thought was possible before with ordinary jewelry. The project developers also say that the products are "semi disposable, bio compatible, non-allergenic, breathable, mass customizable, self contained body worn accessory." It's been branded as Skintile and should be a good complement to other body adornment and art.

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A Bicycle with Two Legs Instead of Wheels

Can you imagine riding a bicycle with two walking legs instead of wheels? It's hard, yes, but you don't have to try anymore because there is such a robotic device. It's made by Honda and is based on advanced robotics technology.

Designed to help workers in factories to move, it has also been touted as a boon for the weak and the elderly who find it difficult to climb stairs or even to walk. The device works by putting the seat between your legs and your feet into the built-in shoes. You then sit comfortably while the robot enhances your walking movements.

Reporters who tried the new device said it took some getting used to but they saw how useful the invention was. In a video demonstration, the device was shown worn by employees in a car assembly line checking the undercarriage of vehicles in production. It really is a cool way to move about while sitting down. I think an accessory desk will also work for it. That way, you're boss will never find you away from your desk goofing around.

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