Social dimensions of wearable computers: an overview

Although the field of wearable computing is experiencing a great boost at the level of design and production, research on its social dimensions is still at an early phase and the literature on the subject is scant. This paper attempts to partially fill this gap by reviewing the current status of the...

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Published in:Technoetic arts : a journal of speculative research 2003-03, Vol.1 (1), p.77-82
Main Author: Viseu, Ana
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Other graphic art forms
paradigm
Social
States of consciousness
Theory of art
wearable computers
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Summary:Although the field of wearable computing is experiencing a great boost at the level of design and production, research on its social dimensions is still at an early phase and the literature on the subject is scant. This paper attempts to partially fill this gap by reviewing the current status of the field of wearable computing and the main issues that are starting to emerge from their usage. The first part defines wearable computers and assesses its technical and conceptual origins and developments. Examples of current wearable computing products are provided. The second part reviews some of its possible social implications, especially as they relate to the issue of control. It concludes by suggesting future research directions for the study of the social dimensions of wearable computing.
ISSN:1477-965X
1758-9533
DOI:10.1386/tear.1.1.77/0