jiu (灸) (2014)

Ye Luwei, Singapore

Description

jiu as a collection of therapeutic garments invite the body to feel, move and heal through built in electronic devices. This project studies the sensorial aspect of human body and supports the wellbeing of female working adults with the myriad roles they play in the modern society. Adapting the concept of heating and vibration therapy, with the idea to stimulate acupuncture points on the body. Traditional Chinese Medical treatment is integrated with modern technology to bring about optimal therapeutic effect, sensitive to the needs of wearer to relieve periodic pain and muscle tension.

Medium

Neoprene, Leather, Conductive Threads, Lilypad Kits, Pressure Sensor, Heating Pad, Vibration Motors, Lithium Battery

Techniques

Arduino Programming 

Image credits

Ye Luwei