The LA Times posted a recent article on a U.C. Berkeley research team experimenting with nano-technology and micro-fibers. Their concept: to generate electrical energy through clothing that moves. Sounds far-fetched? Read the article here:
It's an amazing concept that has many ramifications for different sectors of our world - from personal computing to fashion to the energy industries. Can you imagine dancers wearing clothing that could generate power as part of a live show? Or it could be as simple as recharging your iPod while taking a dance class.
Hip hop dancers are already role models for fashionable urban wear. So it's exciting to think about what this new technology might entail for us. Imagine a new clothing line that pitches an athletic lifestyle that also involves being your own power source. Would we start looking at fashion in a new way - perhaps one that is more environmentally conscious? You could look good as well as do your part to save the planet.
We'll have to see how this technology develops, especially how accessible it becomes via cost and application to everyday clothing. Sports athletes will likely be the first spokesmodels for this new fashion brand since it's easy to see how their highly physical movements would translate to more energy being generated. But let's not forget about hip hop dancers who have a a high level of movement as well. Maybe this could open up doors for dancers to collaborate with the fashion and tech industries like never before.
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