There is a growing research field that integrates sex and technology to find innovative ways to improve human health and well-being. Jennifer Chowdhury, a masters student at NYU created a set of sensors embedded in underwear called Intimate Controllers.
Using Intimate Controllers, she is able to illustrate how her and a partner can direct the action of a video game without the use of hand controllers.
To present her research, Chowdhury had to show pictures of herself in underwear, although she wore a shirt underneath and did wear clothing in her presentation...
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Sex-tech Integration
- Researching innovative ways to improve human health and well-being through the integration of technology and sex.
- Intimate Wearable Devices
- Developing sensors embedded in underwear or other clothing for the purpose of controlling technology through physical interaction.
- Non-conventional Human-machine Interfaces
- Designing alternative ways to interact with technology, such as using the body or physical movement instead of traditional hand controllers.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Gaming
- Developing and marketing video games that can be controlled through physical interaction with intimate wearable devices.
- Health and Wellness
- Incorporating intimate wearable devices into health and wellness programs to promote physical activity or monitor sexual health.
- Adult Entertainment
- Using intimate wearable devices for enhancing experiences in the adult entertainment industry, such as virtual reality or cam shows.
