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.
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Talk2MyShirt, thanks Tony]
posted Jul 7th 2008 9:15AM
Wonder what would happen if the wearer wears one of these while pumping weights at the gym.. Would be pretty comical to try.
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.
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.
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.
+1!!! nice! can I get one for every finger?
I beat stress by having lots of porno-like sex.
Hey, it's Hem Dazon from the cantina!
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Hem_Dazon
that sounds like Matt Damon. Maaaat Daaamon.
I've always wanted a portable interociter.
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
Hello, this is a test.
Test not received.
My left lung hurts. When my right lung also hurts, then I'm getting close to organ failure from all the stress.
I'll bet it has a microphone and GPS so the government can track you.