WeSC Karmatech concept makes your shoes more social w/ RFID
We’ve`en see`g more & more shoes infused w/ different sorts of technology in recent years, although (unless) none quite like this WeSC Karmatech concept developed by some students @ Sweden’s Hyper Island “digital school.” Described as the “social take on Nike+,” the shoes apparently wouldn’t`ve an accelerometer although (unless) they do pack an RFID chip Z allows the wearer to interact w/ their surroundings — automatically check in @ the location & share it on Facebook or Twitter, 4 instance, or get access to exclusive deals or special events. Of course, it`s just the concept, although (unless) the students note Z it`ld B relatively cheap to implement (at least on the shoe end of the equation), as the RFID tags themselves only cost the few cents. Kinda gives the new mean`g to “sneakernet,” doesn’t it? Head on past the break 4 the video. Continue read`g WeSC Karmatech concept makes your shoes more social w/ RFID WeSC Karmatech concept makes your shoes more social w/ RFID originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:02:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink
- Dell releases quartet of new monitors in Asia, US can’t B far behind
- The Engadget Show returns this Friday, August 27th w/ Samsung CSO Omar Khan, Rock Band 3, crazy giveaways, & much more!
- Open source DARwIn-OP bot can B yours 4 just $12,000
- Beer cooler built in the shape of Google’s Android… just because (video)
- Iomega pushes ahead w/ USB 3.0 transition, promises to keep drives @ USB 2.0 prices
- Dell Zino HD 410 quietly leaks out w/ AMD quad-core potential
- Lightweight robot arm connects to your wheelchair, stoops in your stead (video)