Sensors are such a vital part of our tech-savy society that I do not think we would be able to revert back to a life without them if they stopped working for some reason.
Without all of the sensory innovations we have become used to, people would be walking into automatic doors and bathroom hygiene would devolve into a state not even worth talking about.
So let’s appreciate the super sensory innovations we have now, and pray that they never go away. Check them all out, from emotion sensor seats to tracking sensors.
79 Super Sensory Innovations
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Multi-Sensory Remote Communication
Nokia Scentsory Phone
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Electronic Sensing Jewelry
Skintile Detects Feelings
77
Breathtaking Bedrooms
Interior Design to Stimulate the Senses
76
Emotion Sensing Dresses
Second Skin by Jenny Tillotson & the Science Fashion Lab
75
Multi-Model Print Campaigns
Gucci Fall 2009 Ads Are a Feast for the Fashion Senses
74
Sensory Gum Gives You Actual Tingles
Wrigleys To Launch '5'
73
High Tech Bars
iBar Senses Drinks
72
Sensory Overload Computer Games
Toshiba's Bubble Helmet
71
Intelligent Photography Lighting
MorphoLuminescence Uses Sensors to Respond to Movement
70
Sensory Deprivation Computer Games
69
Stress-Sensing Watches
The Biofeedback StressWatch Tells You When You Need to Take a Deep Breath
68
Tools to Spark Creativity
‘The Kit to Thwart Writers Block' Stimulates Your Senses
67
Sensitive Jewelry
Philips VIBE Emotion Sensor is a Look at Accessories of the Future
66
Dark Dining Projects: Sensory Feasts for Blindfolded Guests
65
Motion-Based Gaming
Honda Uses Sudden Motion Sensor on Macbooks
64
Shape-Shifting Wheelchairs
Pressure-Sensing Wheels Improve Mobility
63
Eco-Mobile Monitors Environment
Nokia's Eco Sensor Phone
62
Light Sensor Pool Tables
The Obscura CueLight Brightens Up Billiard Ball Fun
61
Futuristic Kitchen Chandeliers
The UFO-Like Oniris has a Motion Sensor and Projector
60
Visually Impaired Tours
Cabracega Sensory Adventures in Lisbon
59
Interactive Mood Projections
'Disturb Me' by The Popcorn Makers Senses Your Emotions
58
Educational Ramps
The Dragen Children's House Builds Motor and Sensory Skills
57
Underground Art Performances
Tunnel 228 is a Sensory Theatre-Going Experience
56
Cry-Sensing Cradles
The Suima Robotic Crib Imitates The Motions of Human Mothers
55
Evolving Motion Sensor Games
Release Date Set For Sony PS3 Motion Controller
54
Chemical-Sniffing Phones
The NASA Homeland Security Cell-All Program for Sensing Chemicals
53
18th Century Sensory Storefronts
Hermes ‘Silver Forest' Installation
52
Sensory Feasts
Art by Dylan Martorell
51
Force Sensing Technology
Microsoft One Upping Apple?
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Clothing for Children with Sensory Disorders
'Soft' Comfortable Kids' Fashion
49
Garden On Your Desktop
The Sensory Lamp Concept
48
Intelligent Bra with Sensors
Vertical Breast Displacement Discovery
47
Multi-Sensory Learning Toys
Tabelit's Conceptual Education Tool
46
Temperature-Sensing Pans
The Spots on the Coral Pan Change Color
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Color-Change H1N1 Masks
Temperature Sensing Masks Tell the World You're Contagious
44
People as Traffic Sensors
Nokia's Road Experiment
43
Hi-Tech Panties
Philips Blood Pressure-Sensing Underwear
42
Sensory Tableware
Senses! Teaches You How to Appreciate Food
41
Pollution-Sensing Dresses
The CO2 Dress Detects Carbon Emissions
40
Motion-Sensing Fitness Gadgets
Fitbit Tiny Clip-on Personal Fitness Tracker Has Arrived (UPDATE)
39
Improving The Workplace
Multi-sensory Kapsel
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Emotion Sensor Seats
The Interactive Mood Chair Changes Color According to How You Feel
37
Crash-Proof Vacbots
The Samsung Tango Robot Vacuum Has Thirteen Sensors
36
Computer Tires
Electronic Sensors Improves Wheel Alignment
35
Heat-Sensing Aircraft
USFS' Unmanned 'Ikhana' Fire Scouting Planes On Standby
34
In-Dash Pedestrian Detection
FLIR Demos Heat-Sensing BMW (CES 2009)
33
Motion-Sensing Ear Alarms
The Wake Up Angel
32
Hand Breathalyzers
The HyGreen Hygiene Sensors Sniff for Soap to Reduce Infection
31
Motion Sensor Remotes
Channel Surf With the Flick of a Wrist With 'Remotion'
30
Scented Jigsaw Puzzles
'Duft' Puzzles by Lupu Challenge All of Your Senses
29
Giant Alien Eggs
Naughty Latex Accessories for Sensory Deprivation
28
Star Wars Gaming Gear
Darth Vader Nintendo Wii Sensor Bar Holder Establishes Who is King Nerd
27
Package Tracking Sensors
The Sensaware from FedEx is Connected to Your Stuff
26
Power Saving Pests
The Bugplug Power Monitor Uses Sensors to Prevent Electrical Waste
25
Multimedia Tables
area|m Sensory and Touch Technology
24
Motion Sensor Music
Physical Sequencer Lets You Control the Jam
23
Internet Sensing Hats
WiFi Detecting Baseball Cap Helps You Find Internet Connections
22
Elastic Electronics
University of Tokyo Creates Sensor Packed Skins
21
Light-Sensing Fixtures
Panasonic Lighting Solution Dims and Brightens Automatically
20
Emotion Sensing Eco Phone
FuChat Cordless Phone
19
Motion Sensored Headsets
The Tilt Headset Eliminates Phone Problems for the Disabled
18
Cidada Sugar Sensors
Scientists Use Wings to Improve Blood Glucose Monitoring
17
Geeky Gardening Gadgets
EasyBloom Plant Sensor in the Flesh (UPDATE) (CES 2009)
16
Sharpened Motion Sensors
The AthroTronix Acceleglove is Taking Control To a Whole Other Level
15
Video Vitality Sensors
Nintendo Wii Add-On Measures Game-Playing Pressures
14
High-Tech Growing Aids
The EasyBloom Plant Sensor
13
Sensory Robotic Limbs
Scientists Confirm First Feeling Hand
12
Electronic Bite Counters
The Kami Kami Sensor
11
Biosensor Timepieces
The E. Coli Clock
10
Emotion-Sensing Flowers
Biometric Bouquet Lights Up in Unison With the Bride's Mood
9
Robot With Acute Senses
Robo-Rat Has Functioning Whiskers
8
CD Players Get Tech Makeover
Tilt Sensing 'Pandora Alcantara'
7
Diabetes Breathalyzers
Sensor Technology Can Measure Glucose Levels from Exhaled Breath
6
Needle-Free Blood Tests
The Venus Sensor Creates New Methods to Extract Blood
5
Motion-Sensored Shacks
PrimeSense Looks to Enhance the Usage of Household Appliances With Movement
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Mood-Sensing Stock Predictions
StockMood.com
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Heads Up on Imminent Death
Panther Pathogen Sensor
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Microstrain
Wireless Sensors in Knee Aids Rehabilitation
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Music Learning Devices
The Interactive Noteput Uses Senses to Teach Musical Notations
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Stylish Metrosexual Watches
The Hodinkee Top Ten Watches is Shaping the Future of Watchmaking
Unearthed Iconic Outtakes
Rare 'Star Wars' Photos Give Behind the Scenes Peek at Filming
Shiny Men's Suits
Gucci's Reflective Spring 2010 Menswear Collection
Psychedelic Bedrooms
Olga Tcherednikova's Interior Color Scheme is for Insomniacs
Geeky Invitations
8-Bit Wedding Invitation Compares a Wedding to 'Street Fighter'
65 'Star Wars'-Inspired Goodies
From Darth Vader Costumes to Jedi Kitchen Gadgets
Sci-Fi Themed Weddings
Geeky Couple Opts for Star Wars Wedding in Ukraine
55 Mood-Changing Innovations
Playing With Emotions, from Wine Glass Lights to Vending Machines
32 Innovative Sensors
From Emotion-Sensing Office Gadgets to Motion Sensor Remotes
Vampire Wedding Gowns
Bella Would Look Swell in These MTcoffinzUnderground Looks
Conductive Body Paint
‘Music Box' Dancer Creates a Tune with ‘Bare' Ink
63 Crazy Music Videos
From Crowd Sourcing to Rapping Videographers
Dali Dresses
'Alice in Wonderland' by Arkadiusz Jankowski Features Checkerboard Clothing
Decadent Interior Designs
More-Than-Nice Nightclub Designs from Alexa Nice
Chinese Condom Dresses
A Creative Fashion Show Featuring Contraceptive Couture
Sci-Fi Origami Dresses
Jessica Alba People's Choice Awards Minidress is Futuristic Fantastic
Scrabble Sundresses
Jaeger Spring 2010 Lookbook Shows off London Street Style
Emotion-Detecting Office Gadgets
The Rationalizer Tells You to Chill When Your Temper Flares
Diabetic Wristbands
Gluco(M) Tracks Sugar Levels With Electric Flow
Electric Blue Suit Dresses
Dita Von Teese in Alexander McQueen Dress for 'Stripteese' Book Signing
Carbon Gold Anniversary Watches
Bulgari Celebrates 125th Year With Ultra Luxe Timepiece
Red Bridal Gowns
'Wedding Dress Fantasy' is Your Go-To for a Bright Dress
‘Star Wars' Crocheted Wigs
Knitted Princess Leia Hats Fake the Giant Two-Bun Look
Hookup Apps
The iPhone AMP Up Before You Score' App Encourages Female Conquests
80s Party Dresses
Add a Dash of Retro to Your Holiday Bash Fashion
Husband Hunting Bras
Engagement Ring Stops Timer & Plays Wedding March
Woodsy Music Studios
The Log Cabin in the Netherlands is an Office in Disguise
Designer Paper Dresses
Papercrafts Hype Vivienne Westwood Wallpaper Collection for Cole & Son
Star Wars Nuptual Cakes
The Dead Tauntaun Wedding Cake Will Baffle Your Guests
Odd Glittering Gowns
The Jessica Simpson Disco Ball Dress Hugs all the Wrong Places
High-Tech Prosthetics
Colin Matso's Design for Nike Enables the Disabled
Glittering Grecian Dresses
Naeem Khan Pre-Fall 2010 Collection Brings on Glam & Decadence
Trippy Indoor Photography
'Interiors' by Bob O'connor Captures Surreal Indoor Settings
Stealth Infrared Goggles
Geeky Gadget 'EyeClops' Glasses Give Wearers Night Vision
Emotional Furniture
LED Objects Change Colour For their Environments
16 Robotic Exoskeletons
From Subaquatic Exosketetons to Robotic Legs
iPhone Car Starters
The Viper SmartStart Lets You Go Keyless for $500
Sensitive Jewelry
Philips VIBE Emotion Sensor is a Look at Accessories of the Future
Fitness Watches
Max Germano's Watchband Monitors Your Heart Beat
Fold-Out Tables
Mobile Dining is Created by Nobuhiro Teshima
Chicken Wire Dresses
Sophie DeFrancesca Chooses an Unlikely Medium for her Attire
Contemporary Architectography
Modern Interiors by Eugeni Pons are Breathtaking
Geeky Jewelry
Irina Blok 'In Progress Necklace' Symbolizes Constant Evolution
Handless Watches
Mr. Jones' 'Cyclops' Uses Floating Hoops to Tell Time
Hospital Gown Fashion
Ohmplayground's Mrs Fat Lady Dress, Leggings With Bows and More
20 Hospital Innovations
From Obama Health Care Plans to Farrah Fawcett's Records
Cartographic Clothing
Elisabeth Lecourt's Map Dresses Will Help You Get Around
Light Sensor Pool Tables
The Obscura CueLight Brightens Up Billiard Ball Fun
Stormtrooper Photography
Stefan Catalogs a Year in the Life of Star Wars Characters
Luminous LED Dresses
The Galaxy Dress has 24,000 LEDs and 4,000 Swarovski Crystals
Matrimonial Martial Arts
Wedding Day Workouts to Get Rid of Big Day Jitters
Star Wars Slumber Pads
Father Builds His Son an AT-AT Imperial Walker
Insomniac iPhone Apps
Proactive Sleep Alarm Keeps Track of Your Sleep Patterns
Futuristic Kitchen Chandeliers
The UFO-Like Oniris has a Motion Sensor and Projector
Lacy Second Skin Suits
The Somarta Bodysuit Covers You in Lace from Head to Toe
25 Scintillating Soaps
Keeping Clean, from Obama Heads to Bacon and Sausage
12 Immaculate Dish-Washing Innovations
From Invisible Plate Ads to Soapless Cleaning
Fearless Flight Apps
The Virgin Atlantic iPhone App Helps People Too Scared to Fly
Music In-Utero
iPod Attachment for Pregnant Mothers and Their Fetuses
Space Rover Vacuums
Adam Alpine Designs Fully Interactive Futuristic Floor Cleaner
Psychedelic Seating
The Pantone Spectrum Digitally Printed Leather Chair by Sif Technology
Educational iPhone Apps
ZooABC Application Teaches Kids to Love Reading
Stop-Motion Fireworks
PES Rings in July With Fun Edible Fanfare
Emotion-Sensitive Lighting
E-Lamp Expresses How You Feel Silently
10 Hi-Tech Kitchen Tables
From Projectors to Touch Screens and Motion Sensors
20 Innovative Vacuums
Powerful Appliances That Suck (But Don't Suck)
Polluted Interior Artistry
Daniel Dendra Uses Cairo Sound Pollution to Design Table
Retro Wedding Party Attire
Quail Bridal Solves the Brutal Bridesmaid Dress Conundrum
Remote Water Rescue
‘Teseo & Airianna' Solar-Powered Beach Rescue System
Graphic Geometric Watches
The Alessi Daytimer Watch is a Colorful 3-Dimensional Timepiece
Blooming Dining Tables
Lotus Furniture Set Blossoms When Needed
Bedazzled Bodies
Gucci.com Features Sienna Miller in Shimmering Sequins
Fibrosity Monstrosities
The 'Fibrous Tower' Studies Exoskeleton Tower Typologies
Educational Fetal Art
Jorge Lopes Dos Santos' Fetus Project Teaches & Comforts
Tire-iffic Pool Tables
The Autosport Pool Table Rocks a Unique Wheel Design
15 Perfect Pool Tables
from Motorcycle-Inspired Billiards to Convertible Pool Tables
DIY Speakers
Listen to Your Music On a Personalized Sound System
Secret Agent Autos
The Spirit of Berlin iPhone App Makes Cars Driverless
Reptile Timepieces
Bulgari Serpenti Watch Slithering to a Store Near You
Touch-Screen Turntables
Otto's Sleek Interface Revolutionizes Music Production
Tactical Tables
Qusai Kathawala's Breathe Table Examines Intimacy
Multi-Sensory Learning Toys
Tabelit's Conceptual Education Tool
Tracking Green Energy Users
Green Power Partnership Tools & Resources to Help the Environment
Temperature-Sensing Pans
The Spots on the Coral Pan Change Color
Unfolding Chairs
Yellow Diva Creates the Most Comfortable Looking Seats
Sensory Tableware
Senses! Teaches You How to Appreciate Food
Wedding Ring Lighting
D. B. Kim and Swarovski's Pretty Lights Unity Ring Pendant
Scaf Dresses
Camilla and Marc Make It Impossible to Lose Your Beloved Accessories
Mobile Date Stalking
The Date Check iPhone Application Lets You Lurk With More Precision
Musical Visualization
The Sonorama Project Explores the Shapes of Sound
Taj Mahal Timepieces
Angular Momentum Creates Watches to Commemorate Historic Love Story
Fully-Loaded Kitchen Tables
The N1 Robot Table is a Multimedia Masterpiece
Roller Rink Weddings
Couple Ties the Knot on Wheels
Chameleon Contact Lenses
The Diabetic Contact Lenses Change Color When Your Blood Sugar Drops
Emotion Sensor Seats
The Interactive Mood Chair Changes Color According to How You Feel
Mood Setting Lamps
The ELS Magnetic Acrylic Smart Lamp is an Intelligent Gadget
Stop-Motion Game Revivals
Pixels and Bricks Put Together Live Donkey Kong Session
Motion Sensor Remotes
Channel Surf With the Flick of a Wrist With 'Remotion'
House Concerts
Living Rooms are Converted to Musical Meeting Places
Uphill Mobile Pods
The Liftup is Designed to Help Mobilize the Elderly and Disabled
Mechanical Wedding Parties
The Robot Flower Girl is Better Than a Screaming Child
Pro Sound Booth Apps
FingerBeat is Designed for iPhone-Using Music Lovers
DIY Vacuum Pales
BucketVac Turns Any 5 Gallon Bucket Into a Cleaning Device
Citrus Kitchens
Olga Tcherednikova Shows How to Make the Best of a Small Space
Charitable Timepieces
Mary J. Blige and Gucci Partner On Charity Watch
Modernized Boom Boxes
The iLive Portable Music System Updates an 80s Classic
Thermometer Clothing
Babyglow Helps Keep Track of Babies' Fevers
Illuminated Bubble Chairs
The SuperFoam Chair by Rich Gilbert Manipulates Nature
Interior Neighborhoods
The Vietnamese-Exclusive Nam House in Hackney, London
Motion Sensor Music
Physical Sequencer Lets You Control the Jam
Musical Security Pieces
Music Lock by Hao Hua is Inspired by the Piano
Human Mousepads
Irina Blok's Click Necklace Has a Computer Cursor Pendant
Spaceship Playhouses
The 'Star Wars' TIE Fighter Playhouse is Perfect for Children
Fly-By Leak Finding
Pilotless Drone Plane Monitors Water Meters & Stops Water Waste
Skater Lifestyle Catering
The Skullcandy iPhone Application Supports a Culture
Presidential Musicals
'Barack Obama' Stars in "Hope!" Opening in Germany January 17th
Tempttoo Timepieces
The '15 Minutes of Fame' Watch Face Does Not Keep on Tickin'
Gadgets to Beat Pros
Crispin Jones ‘On Foot Watch' Compares You to Pro Runners
Green Vacuum Guns
The Eco-Vac by Jeremy Thorpe is Turbine-Powered
Cidada Sugar Sensors
Scientists Use Wings to Improve Blood Glucose Monitoring
Sharpened Motion Sensors
The AthroTronix Acceleglove is Taking Control To a Whole Other Level
Foreign Flashcard Communications
The 'Me No Speak' iPhone Application Breaks Language Barriers
Sensory Robotic Limbs
Scientists Confirm First Feeling Hand
Musical Mantles
Sound Blind Speakers Pull Up Clutter and Hang Down the Party
Superhero Anatomy Enhancers
The Power Loader Exoskeleton Lets Users Lift 220 Pounds
Disability-Friendly Gyms
'The Access' Enables the Disabled to Exercise Easily
Monster Mashup Music Machines
The JVC Dual iPod Dock Let's You Be Your Own DJ
Wine-Loving Lists
Berry Bros & Rudd Introduces the BBR iPhone Wine List App
Motion-Sensored Shacks
PrimeSense Looks to Enhance the Usage of Household Appliances With Movement
Shaking Helmet Speakers
The Tunebug Shake Speaker Gives You "Music 4 Ur Melon"
River Tables
Jason Phillips Takes Inspiration From Historic Beauty of the Euphrates