| AVS 62nd International Symposium & Exhibition | |
| Electronic Materials and Processing | Tuesday Sessions |
| Session EM-TuM |
| Session: | Beyond CMOS: Materials and Devices for a Post CMOS Era |
| Presenter: | Sundaresan Jayaraman, Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Correspondent: | Click to Email |
The discovery of vacuum has had a transformational impact on the quality of life of individuals. Until recently, the term "wearable" referred to a garment that is worn by individuals. However, the invention of the wearable motherboard or smart textiles has given new meaning to the term "wearables" and it goes beyond the traditional definition of clothing. Rather, it refers to an accessory that enables personalized mobile information processing.
We present the the concept of the wearable motherboard integrating electronics and textiles. We discuss the role of textiles as a "meta-wearable," and how it has transformed a multitude of disciplines ranging from sports to healthcare. Finally, we the discuss the future of smart textiles as a key enabler in the context of "big data," and its impact on the quality of life of individuals.