Everyone already knows the direction the next generation of technology is heading; wearable technology. What we don't know is what that will look like, where they will be, and how they will be worn. Some companies have already taken a crack at it. Apple and Samsung have the wrists covered with smart watches and Google has moved in on the head territory with their products. Others believe clothing will become technological. But the more interesting idea is that computers will, one day, be worn on the skin. They will be extremely thin and flexible, made to look like stick on tattoos or to blend in with skin tone. While there are the obvious concerns about privacy, there are also many benefits to these little devices. "... you can collect all sorts of biometric data tied to your motion” said Scott Pomerantz, the chief executive of MC10. These devices would help with many decisions, from tracking your perspiration patters to help determine which deodorant is best for you, to monitoring a baby's breathing, all the way to many health applications. A more user-friendly function being worked on is to add LED lighting and turn the e-skin into a "functional flat screen that sits on the skin."
What an interesting turn in technology. If engineers can make this do all the things they hope to, there will be so many economic benefits such as many new jobs, much more investment, and if the US can command e-skin market by make it a "Made in the USA" product, we could greatly increase our exports. This will definitely be something to watch in the coming year.
Link:http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/09/fashion/wearable-technology-that-feels-like-skin.html?_r=1
This technology will be here fast as everyone can see how fast and small the computers are getting these days. I can even see that they could even create contact lens with a computer so different information you may be looking for can be in your eye sight. This is all years away but the industry in innovating and these advances are not far away.
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