CSE - Wearable Interactive Device Toolkit

The rise of digital fabrication and the growing maker movement have accelerated interest in wearable technologies that seamlessly blend physical materials with interactive computation. Yet, most wearable platforms remain limited by rigid electronics, proprietary systems, and high technical barriers. This project introduces an open-source wearable interactive device toolkit that enables users to design, fabricate, and program their own body-integrated devices. Leveraging accessible digital fabrication tools, the toolkit supports a range of sensing and actuation modules—from physiological monitoring to motion and gesture detection—using flexible substrates and soft materials. For example, a smart face mask could double as a health monitor, capturing breath or temperature patterns and translating them into visual or digital feedback in real time. By integrating the BBC micro:bit ecosystem, MakeCode, and Jacdac hardware, the platform bridges electronics, material exploration, and coding education in a tangible, creative form. The toolkit will be shared with educators, students, and makers through workshops and open-source resources, fostering a new generation of learners who can prototype, customize, and understand wearable interactive systems from the ground up.