U.K., Sept. 9 -- When we think of wearable technology, what usually springs to mind are smart devices that can be worn on the body, like smartwatches tracking how many steps we take, and glasses that provide us with immersive experiences.
However the latest in wearable tech could be the creation of a London university graduate, who's taken inspiration from animal skins to design a type of cast that can protect athletes from injury.
Natalie Kerres is a graduate from the Global Innovation Design master's programme, offered jointly by Imperial College London and the Royal College of Art. She researched animals that protect themselves against threats with their skins, shells or scales, to create a product for humans that can protect them in...