Knitted stretch sensors for sound output

Stretch sensors appear to offer the physical computing and wearables communities a solution in their flexibility. This paper introduces an interdisciplinary project in which knit, weave and embroidery specialists were brought together to examine how a carbon rubber sensor might be integrated both aesthetically and functionally into different fabric structures. It reports on the drawbacks of the original commercially available sensor, and presents an exciting alternative direction using knit structures to build custom flexible sensors. Keywords Stretch sensor, textiles, knit, wearables ACM Classification Keywords H5.m. Information interfaces and presentation General Terms Design, experimentation, performance

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2010
• Where: TEI
• Authors: Martha Glazzard, Sarah Kettley
• Keywords: Carbon Rubber Sensor, Hardware, Keywords Stretch Sensor, TEI 2010, Wearables Acm Classification