DANS Project Presentation

During the guest lecture on the DANS project, Dr. Sheilla Odhiambo from FTILab+ presented an innovative use of smart textiles. The project focuses on developing an "instrumented sock" to detect early signs of Autism

Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in young children by monitoring movements such as tiptoe walking. While the topic of autism detection didn’t personally resonate with me, I was interested by the technological applications of smart textiles in healthcare.

The use of smart textiles and sensor integration in this project drew my attention because of my curiosity in how textile technologies can be adapted for different purposes, including fashion. I could envision similar systems being used in garment design to enhance functionality or improve user experience, especially when combined with pattern making. This interdisciplinary research shows the potential of textiles as a platform for innovation, something that could be valuable in the fashion industry.

Contact Information:

• Website: FTILab+

• Email: info@hogent.be

• LinkedIn: Sheilla Odhiambo