Imagine your T-shirt doubling as your personal assistant… 🎤🧵 That’s the promise of A-Textile, a groundbreaking fabric developed by researchers from Soochow University in the Chinese mainland and published in Science Advances this week.
Unlike bulky microphones or loudspeakers, A-Textile is soft, flexible, and even washable. It harnesses the tiny electrostatic charges your clothes generate when you speak, then amplifies them thanks to a clever composite coating of 3D tin-sulfide nanoflowers and carbonized textile layers.
Here’s why it’s a game-changer:
- Voice-recognition accuracy up to 97.5%
- Remote control of home gadgets: switch on the air conditioner or lamp with a simple command 🏠
- Access to cloud services: navigate with Google Maps, chat with ChatGPT for recipes or travel tips 📱
- Lightweight, durable, and washable – ready for everyday wear
In demos, volunteers spoke into their sleeve and effortlessly turned devices on or off. They also asked for cocktail recipes and a travel itinerary, proving the fabric can tap into cloud-based AI like ChatGPT.
As AI meets textiles, we’re stepping into an era where our clothes do more than just look good. Whether you’re a student juggling projects, a digital nomad exploring new cities, or just someone who loves a tech twist, A-Textile hints at a future where your wardrobe is as smart as your phone.
Stay tuned: soon your favorite hoodie might be great for more than cozy selfies—it could be your next AI sidekick! 🚀
Reference(s):
Chinese researchers develop textile that helps AI recognize voices
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