The latest wearable technology in 2105: the dosing bra is bright

Known as the Year of Wearable Technology in 2015, clothing and jewelry not only update our wardrobes, but also contribute to our health.

Most of the current wearable technology is wristband tracking equipment. Such as Fitbit's 2008 release and Jawbone's 2011 release, as well as Apple's upcoming iWatch.

As of now, manufacturers are developing smart clothing and shoes to monitor our vital signs and even treat serious diseases.

The latest inventions include bras that can be administered to treat breast cancer and socks that warn of the risk of injury.

At the same time, big brands are also joining the wearable market, and American designer Ralph Lauren has released sports tops that can monitor heart rate, muscle movement and calorie expenditure.

The emergence of these latest technologies will focus on the feedback of the collected information to customers. Wearable technology is not just about knowing how to monitor blood pressure, but also telling us if we are in a high environment.

The circuit is getting smaller and lighter and can be embedded in clothing. Material technologies such as microcapsules, embedded in nanomedicine particles, allow users to absorb drugs from the skin by wearing clothing.

The following is the "wearable device" that is currently on sale or in the development process.

Dosing bra

The Foxleaf bra contains tamoxifen microcapsules in its cup. The principle is that the body's heat and water vapor can break the surface of the foam and absorb the drug in one day, thereby blocking the growth of breast cancer cells by estrogen.

The purpose of the device is to provide a solution for those who cannot tolerate the side effects of tamoxifen. Topical administration can reduce liver metabolism and reduce side effects such as hot flashes, cramps and nausea.

The device is planning a clinical trial to verify the drug's absorption rate.

The developer also plans to use the technology to deliver the drug galantamine to dementia patients through bedding or pajamas.

2. Heat-consuming vest

The cold shoulder vest developed by NASA scientist Wayne B Hayes can stimulate the body's heat mobilization and consume fat.

The vest needs to be kept in the refrigerator with ice packs on the back and shoulders. The principle of the device is to let people in a warm environment consume extra heat through the cold vest.