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Smart clothing controls devices via finger movements – no touching required

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82% Informative

Smart clothing controls devices via finger movements no touching required.

Prototype fabric is being developed by scientists from Nottingham Trent University in the UK , Germany and Italy .

Sensors detect movement of the wearer's index finger in the air space above the fabric.

Prototype system is able to turn to either side or move forward in a VR environment via simple finger gestures.

VR Score

78

Informative language

75

Neutral language

76

Article tone

semi-formal

Language

English

Language complexity

61

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

long-living

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