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Wearable display meets blindfold test for sensing danger

Phys.org - Sat 23 Feb 13

(Phys.org)—Researchers at the University of Illinois in Chicago have developed a special set of body modules that provide wearers with extra-sensory perception as to who or what is nearby. ...

Spidey-sense suit tingles when someone gets too close

Newscientist - Fri 22 Feb 13

The SpiderSense suite picks up ultrasonic echoes to tell the wearer how close they are to nearby objects – and lets them navigate without sight

Feel like Spidey in a real-life spider-sense suit

CNET - Wed 27 Feb 13

Device developed by student lets wearers sense nearby objects in much the same way Spider-Man detects danger without the benefit of sight. Sorry, no web shooters included. [Read more]

How about a bodysuit that gives you Spidey Sense?

Dvice - Sat 23 Feb 13

A University of Illinois at Chicago grad student has invented a bodysuit (called SpiderSense) that offers real-life "Spidey Sense."

You Can Be a Real Superhero With This Spider-Sense Robot Suit

Gizmodo - Sat 23 Feb 13

Who doesn't want real-life superpowers? Unfortunately, getting yourself bitten by some kind of radioactive spider isn't really the best way to go about it. But thankfully, tech is here ...

SpiderSense ultrasound suit gives wearers a sixth sense

The Verge - Sat 23 Feb 13

New wearable technology under development at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) offers users a sixth sense, allowing them to feel when objects are approaching ...

SpiderSense ultrasonic radar suit lets you know when danger is near

Engadget - Fri 22 Feb 13

Know that feeling when someone wanders too far into your personal space? The University of Illinois' Victor Mateevitsi does, which is why he'd built a suit that does the job to a far greater ...

Body Suit Gives You Real-Life 'Spidey Sense'

Discovery News - Fri 22 Feb 13

Seven robotic sensors give you nearly 360 degrees of tingling, crime-fighting awareness. ->

The SpiderSense suit that can give anyone the ability to detect impending danger from 360 degrees around

Daily Mail - Fri 22 Feb 13

It is so sensitive that, in trials, blindfolded wearers armed with cardboard ninja stars were able to score direct hits on anyone who strayed too close.