Smart Dress: Fashion Meets Robotics

Introduction

• Concept: A dress that combines fashion with robotics to protect personal space.
• Analogy: Described as a cross between a high-tech suit of armor and a Lady Gaga backup dancer.

The Spider Dress

• Designer: Anouk Wipprecht, a Dutch designer.
• Technology Partner: Intel.
• Key Features:
  • Mechanical Limbs: Extend to repel anyone who gets too close.
  • Sensors: Proximity and respiration sensors to detect nearby movements and the wearer’s stress levels.

Functionality

• Protection Mode:
  • Aggressive Approach: Triggers shoulder spikes into an attack position.
  • Friendly Approach: Causes spikes to relax and invite closeness.

Previous Smart Garments by Anouk Wipprecht

• Smoke Dress: Emits a burst of smoke when someone comes too close.
• Faraday Dress: Allows the wearer to shoot out lightning bolts.

Aesthetic

• Designer’s Style:
  • Anouk Wipprecht is known for creating garments that send a clear 'go away' message.
  • Compared to other designers:
    • Michael Kors is associated with the jet-setter look.
    • Vivienne Westwood is known for punk fashion.

Presentation

• Event: The dress was showcased at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show.
• Manufacturing: The dress is 3D printed.

Conclusion

• The smart dress represents a unique blend of fashion and interactive technology, serving both as a personal space protector and a statement piece.