PhD Student Delivers Thesis in Her Underwear; Combines Video Games and Sex

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— July 26, 2007 — Naughty
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...

Trend Themes

  1. Sex-tech Integration — Researching innovative ways to improve human health and well-being through the integration of technology and sex.
  2. Intimate Wearable Devices — Developing sensors embedded in underwear or other clothing for the purpose of controlling technology through physical interaction.
  3. 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.

Industry Implications

  1. Gaming — Developing and marketing video games that can be controlled through physical interaction with intimate wearable devices.
  2. Health and Wellness — Incorporating intimate wearable devices into health and wellness programs to promote physical activity or monitor sexual health.
  3. Adult Entertainment — Using intimate wearable devices for enhancing experiences in the adult entertainment industry, such as virtual reality or cam shows.
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