Connected Scarf
Appearance
Connected Scarf is a proposed football technology.[1]
History
The Connected Scarf is a collaboration between English Premier League side Manchester City and American technology conglomerate Cisco.[2] Technology and production agency Unit9 also contributed to the product.[3] The scarf is proposed to be released in 2023.[4]
Technology
The scarf contains a sensor that tracks physiological and emotional data of the wearer.[5] Some of this data includes emotional arousal, body temperature, and heart rate.[6]
References
- ^ "City Football Group's 'smart scarf' takes fandom into future with pulse-measuring matchday accessory". espn.com.
- ^ "Man City fans to sport high-tech scarves next season". reuters.com.
- ^ "Anyone for a smart scarf? Hi-tech upgrade for Manchester City fans". theguardian.com.
- ^ "Alé-oó 2.0, the City and the smart scarf that monitors the reactions of the fan". en.futuroprossimo.it.
- ^ "Why we should be angry about Manchester City, a 'connected' scarf and surveillance capitalism". football365.com.
- ^ "From NFT tickets to connected scarves: What going to a Premier League match will be like in 20 years – as this year's season kicks off".