If you thought your smartphone was the most 'innovative' consumer tech could get today, you've got another thing coming. Here are nine of the whackiest technologies that we've seen in recent times.
Aurora Dream Inducing Headband
Aurora is a dream inducing headband which uses various sensors mounted on a headband to give the user a lucid dreaming experience.
Belty
This is a smart belt that keeps adjusting itself throughout the day by analysing how much you have eaten or exercised. It has a bunch of sensors inside, which take care of the analysis part, while inbuilt motors then make the belt loosen or tighten around the wearer’s waist.
Chromat Aeros Sports Bra
What happens when you use the Intel Curie Module into a sports bra? Well here's the answer. Chromat's new Aeros Sports Bra is a new responsive garment developed in collaboration with Intel. The bra has vents, which open to provide air flow based on the wearer's body temperature, perspiration etc.
Microsoft smart bra stress detector
It seems many are focusing on bras. Microsoft’s smart bra, which detects stress can alert the user to calm down. This bra has a EKG as well as EDA on either side of the bra, which detect stress levels and send an alert to the accompanying smartphone app.
Sony smart wigs
From the bosom to the head, Sony applied for a smartwig patent back in 2013. This features an array of sensors that can have numerous real world usages, which may even extend into the medical field.
Lechal shoes
Lechal shoes are smart shoes developed by Telangana based Ducere technologies. Just enter where you want to go and the shoes will vibrate to give you directions. They can also be used for fitness analysis.
Skully Helmet
Skully is the smartest helmet available right now. It has a heads up display, a rearview camera, and has built in speakers for streaming music and answering calls. Available for pre-order, the helmet starts at $1499 (Rs. 99,500).
Ping Smartwear
This company creates clothes that connect to Facebook. Ping connects to your Facebook account wirelessly and allows you to stay connected with your friends simply by performing natural gestures such as tapping on your shoulder when you get a message etc. You can also pull the hood up to share your feelings.
Nod Ring
The Nod ring is a ring that can be used to control almost all smart devices, which can connect via Bluetooth. The ring can perform Kinect like swipe gestures.