Sensor vest promises to affirm that we're always stressed out

So maybe your stress level isn't sky high just yet, but even after an extended weekend, all it takes is that one email to get you right back where you were last Wednesday. As if you really needed something to tell you that (and if you don't have time to wait for Sweety to become a reality), a host of researchers have created a sensor-laden vest that will be able to inform wearers just how stressed they are. Developed as part of the EU's CONTEXT project, this sure-to-be-hip vest packs ultra-sensitive electrodes which register changes in muscle tension as individuals get more and more stressed, and in theory, letting someone know what's happening will allow them to simmer down before they further jeopardize their health (and the livelihood of colleagues, if you dig). Eh, we still prefer the Dr. Whippy method, honestly.

[Via Talk2MyShirt, thanks Tony]

[Andrew @ Jul 7th 2008 9:33AM]

Wonder what would happen if the wearer wears one of these while pumping weights at the gym.. Would be pretty comical to try.

[Ethan @ Jul 7th 2008 9:49AM]

Looks like the bottom of the rejection pile for Wall-E concept designs.

Wouldn't knowing how stressed you are just make you more stressed? Maybe it could push a few people to get a check-up.

[retro77 @ Jul 7th 2008 10:06AM]

Will I get paid more if it shows that I am always stressed? Would be nice to visually let the users know that their nub actions are taking a toll on me.

[edzy @ Jul 7th 2008 5:48PM]

That's what mood rings are for.

Black = homicidal.
Blue = Calmly homicidal.
Drk blue = passionately homicidal
Red = excitedly homicidal.
Amber = anxious hopefully homicidal
etc.

I guess it's more of a Homicide Ring.

[retro77 @ Jul 7th 2008 5:56PM]

+1!!! nice! can I get one for every finger?

[OneLove @ Jul 7th 2008 10:07AM]

I beat stress by having lots of porno-like sex.

[Ethan @ Jul 7th 2008 10:23AM]

Hey, it's Hem Dazon from the cantina!

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Hem_Dazon

[phanbouy @ Jul 7th 2008 1:07PM]

that sounds like Matt Damon. Maaaat Daaamon.

[Boynamedsue @ Jul 7th 2008 1:13PM]

I've always wanted a portable interociter.

[Josh @ Jul 7th 2008 2:57PM]

This can be compared to haptic technology, which has been used for a while now - "telehaptics" if it's online. Haptics (if you hadn't heard the term before) is bi-directional "touch" technology but with a different application (that originally thought). Having it sense your pressure and act accordingly (in numerous ways). You can find some info about it at http://www.internetevolution.com/author.asp?section_id=562&doc_id=144673&f_src=flffour

[TheWB @ Jul 7th 2008 4:11PM]

Hello, this is a test.

[retro77 @ Jul 7th 2008 5:57PM]

Test not received.

[BigD145 @ Jul 7th 2008 4:26PM]

My left lung hurts. When my right lung also hurts, then I'm getting close to organ failure from all the stress.

[UHUH @ Jul 7th 2008 5:54PM]

I'll bet it has a microphone and GPS so the government can track you.