
Devices such as the Fitbit and Apple Watch may have transformed workout routines, but the next generation of wearable tech promises much more: improved sleep, instant communication with your doctor, and potentially saving your life (no, we’re not being dramatic). Innovative researchers at UMass have been hard at work turning the stuff of science fiction into wearable, washable garments and accessories that will revolutionize the way we live. Here’s a peek at a few in the pipeline.