SMRTR TechOct 13, 2025Interesting Engineering

China’s smart fabric turns everyday clothing into remote control for home appliances

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Chinese researchers developed A-Textile, a smart fabric that transforms clothing into voice-controlled AI assistants by detecting tiny electrostatic charges generated during speech. The washable fabric achieved 97.5% accuracy in voice recognition tests and successfully controlled smart home appliances, accessed ChatGPT, and navigated Google Maps through simple voice commands.

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