Smart Fibres Power Immersive Interaction

⊲ EurekAlert! ⊳ Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have reviewed how triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) fibres could improve virtual and augmented reality interaction. These flexible, self-powered sensors convert movement into electricity, allowing clothing to recognise gestures, monitor physiological signals and control virtual environments without rigid electronics. Applications include wearable keyboards, motion tracking and sign-language recognition, with one system achieving 98.63% accuracy. The researchers identify comfort, electrical output, environmental interference and manufacturing costs as areas requiring further development before widespread adoption.
◂ Garments that double as controllers could let simulation trainees rehearse tasks without handsets, making Dong’s textile approach relevant well beyond gaming. ▸
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