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# Wearable Cloud Computing Systems
This Leather Jacket is Equipped With 10 Raspberry Pi Computers

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-12 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-computing-system
References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/uab-wearable-cloud-jacket/44855/) & [uab.edu](http://www.uab.edu/news/innovation/item/7513-wearable-cloud-could-be-less-expensive-more-powerful-form-of-mobile-computing)

A group of engineers and scientists working out of the [University of Alabama](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoring) at Birmingham have gone ahead and developed a cloud computing system consisting of 10 [Raspberry Pi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-display) computers -- which may not sound all that impressive until you realize that this computing system is embedded in a wearable leather jacket.

This wearable cloud computing system comes complete with a trio of power banks as well as a remote touchscreen facility. This setup makes it possible for users to connect all their devices, outsource energy needs and make the cloud computing processes less expensive. The system offers users a more than considerable 320 GB of storage space as well as 10 GB of RAM, making it more powerful than any smartphone.

This Raspberry Pi-powered jacket is truly a masterful work of engineering, and something that proves that the future of cloud computing could be wearable.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 44% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Wearable Cloud Computing:** The trend of embedding cloud computing in wearable technology to create a more powerful and efficient user experience.
- **Raspberry Pi Embedding:** The trend of embedding Raspberry Pi computers into non-traditional devices to create novel applications.
- **Energy Efficiency in Cloud Computing:** The trend of incorporating renewable and efficient energy to power cloud computing systems for reduced cost and increased sustainability.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion:** There is an opportunity to merge technology and fashion to create a new line of smart clothing that enhances user experience.
- **IT Services:** There is an opportunity to develop and market wearable cloud computing devices for use in the IT industry.
- **Renewable Energy:** The wearable cloud computing system presents an opportunity to explore the use of renewable energy sources in cloud computing systems.

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