researchers from the hong kong polytechnic university (polyu) have developed smart clothing. these fibers can effectively cool the body in extreme environments and also provide comprehensive health monitoring.
this concept combines four heat dissipation mechanisms: radiation, conduction, convection, and evaporation. scientists propose an ai-driven system that integrates sensors, prediction, and autonomous sensor control to achieve personalized cooling.
one important development is the iactive sportswear. by using artificial "sweat glands" and a liquid network, it evaporates sweat three times faster than conventional clothing.
another technology is the omni-cool-dry fabric. it reflects sunlight and radiation from the surface, removes heat in the infrared range, and reduces skin temperature by about 5℃.
this soft, temperature-sensitive robotic clothing was specifically developed for workers in high-temperature environments. even when the outside temperature reaches 120℃, it can adjust its thermal insulation to keep the internal temperature 10℃ lower.
