11 September 2026, Aachen, Germany
As part of the PhysioTaix research project, the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University is developing a digital smart jacket with integrated sensors. The jacket is washable and reusable; it tracks movements during rehabilitation exercises in real time and transmits the data to an app.
Artificial intelligence is used to analyse and evaluate the movements. Patients receive immediate feedback on their exercises and are better able to assess their performance independently.
The sensors are integrated directly into the jacket. Instead of attaching several individual sensors to the body, the smart jacket is simply put on.
As part of the PhysioTaix research project, the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University is developing a digital smart jacket with integrated sensors. The jacket is washable and reusable; it tracks movements during rehabilitation exercises in real time and transmits the data to an app.
Artificial intelligence is used to analyse and evaluate the movements. Patients receive immediate feedback on their exercises and are better able to assess their performance independently.
The sensors are integrated directly into the jacket. Instead of attaching several individual sensors to the body, the smart jacket is simply put on.
