Directing traffic may not be the most glorious job for a cop, but that doesn't mean it isn't necessary nor dangerous; the Tex-vest helps to facilitate this assignment in a way that makes it safer for the police officer as well as the drivers on the road. The Tex-vest is a shirt boasting LEDs in green, red and yellow, which mimic the colors of traffic lights. These LEDs form specific signals that reinforce the wearer's own commands.
Designed by Jaka Plešec, the Tex-vest is a joint research project between the Berlin Weißensee School of Art (KHB) and the Textile Research Institute Thuringia-Vogtland e.V. (TITV). The Tex-vest is controlled by specific hand movements that change the color and signal produced by the LEDs. This interactive vest is practical and clever.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Smart Clothing
- Tex-vest showcases the potential for integrating technology into clothing for safety and convenience.
- Enhanced Visibility
- The LEDs in Tex-vest demonstrate the growing trend of using innovative methods to improve visibility in high-risk situations.
- Gesture Control
- The Tex-vest's control through hand movements highlights the rise of gesture control technology in wearable devices.
Where This Applies
- Law Enforcement
- Tex-vest presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the law enforcement industry by improving officer safety during traffic control duties.
- Fashion & Apparel
- The integration of LEDs and gesture control in clothing like the Tex-vest opens up new possibilities for the fashion and apparel industry to produce smart and interactive clothing.
- Safety Equipment
- The Tex-vest exemplifies how technology can be applied to safety gear, potentially leading to advancements in the safety equipment industry.
