clothing, kirigami, research, smart luggage

Ancient Paper Art Kirigami May Be Key to Improving Smart Clothing

Like a yoga novice, electronic components don’t stretch easily. But that’s changing thanks to a variation of origami, known as kirigami, that involves cutting folded pieces of paper. In a study published April 2 in the journal Advanced Materials, a University at Buffalo-led research team describes how kirigami has inspired its efforts to build malleable electronic circuits. ...

Troy Oakes

Stretchable electronics.

Upcoming Smart Luggage Ban on Major Airlines

Smart luggage is a recent offering that includes a myriad of battery-powered technologies. One brand allows the passenger to check in remotely via a smartphone app. Another has a built-in scale to prevent you from going over the weight allowance. There’s one that comes with GPS to track your luggage’s location with your phone. One ...

David Jirard

smart luggage mobile phone and bag below