The ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute) in Taiwan has developed a haptics shirt iMetaWeaR. Each shirt comes with ten haptic points and four sets of electrodes. This smart clothing technology enables haptic feedback via multi-position transcutaneous electrical stimulation. The innovation creates an enhanced metaverse experience for users playing virtual sports such as boxing and fencing. Dry, washable fabric-based electrodes are screen printed into somatosensory garments, eliminating the need for adhesive electrodes. The elastic feature and customized design offer high wearing comfort and the robust control mode allows for stimulation variations in an immersive environment.
