Still Waters Posted May 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 21, 2017 A team of MIT researchers has designed a breathable workout suit with ventilating flaps that open and close in response to an athlete's body heat and sweat. These flaps, which range from thumbnail- to finger-sized, are lined with live microbial cells that shrink and expand in response to changes in humidity. The cells act as tiny sensors and actuators, driving the flaps to open when an athlete works up a sweat, and pulling them closed when the body has cooled off. The researchers have also fashioned a running shoe with an inner layer of similar cell-lined flaps to air out and wick away moisture. https://phys.org/news/2017-05-self-ventilating-workout-athletes-cool.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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