The Technologies that Disappear.

Mark Weiser’s vision of seamless computing has driven research into ubiquitous sensing technologies, leading to the integration of sensors into fabrics for continuous and unobtrusive monitoring. Fabric-based sensing offers unique advantages over traditional rigid sensors, enabling comfortable, long-...

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Publicado en:Communications of the ACM Vol. 68; no. 4; pp. 81 - 82
Autor principal: Zhou, Xia
Formato: Opinion
Publicado: Association for Computing Machinery Apr2025
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Sumario:Mark Weiser’s vision of seamless computing has driven research into ubiquitous sensing technologies, leading to the integration of sensors into fabrics for continuous and unobtrusive monitoring. Fabric-based sensing offers unique advantages over traditional rigid sensors, enabling comfortable, long-term wear and adaptability for various applications, from physiological monitoring to interactive textiles. Recent advancements, such as the FabToys system, demonstrate how hardware innovations and computational techniques can enhance the sensitivity and resolution of fabric sensors, paving the way for broader adoption in everyday objects and smart environments.