ModeX Bomber Jacket

Existing smart clothing is not very portable because the auxiliary battery packs are heavy or there is no separate computer device. In addition, temperature control functions according to weather changes are insufficient, limiting warmth in cold environments.

This has led to a demand for wearable solutions that provide simultaneous electronic device charging and computing functions during outdoor activities or commuting.

The ModeX jacket integrates a wireless charging hand pocket, temperature control panel, RGB lighting, etc., into the jacket itself.

The core component, the 'wearable edge computing module,' is in the form of a thin, flexible band that can be attached to the jacket's waistline or straps. This band provides high-output power and computing performance instead of a typical battery, enabling smartphone and IoT device operation and AI computation.

It is differentiated by applying a foldable and thin band instead of the 'bulky power brick' of existing products. In other words, the key is a design that minimizes volume by modularly combining power and computing modules with a highly fashionable jacket.

The main customers are individual users with high technology acceptance (B2C, tech enthusiasts) or high fashion brands (B2B).

Corporate adoption is unlikely, and the target is the personal wearable market (B2C) or defense/sports (B2G). At CES, it was classified as fashion tech and is mainly aimed at the consumer market.

Basically, it can be supplied without regional restrictions. However, design changes may be necessary depending on clothing size or climate, and certification procedures such as radio wave certification for wireless charging and safety standards for smart components may vary from country to country.

It can be applied to other types of clothing (tops other than jackets, bags, etc.) and has the potential to expand into smart clothing for sports, military, and medical purposes. It is possible to pioneer a new market (wearable fashion) in the field of fashion and technology convergence.

It was selected as an Honoree in the CES fashion tech category and attracted attention as an innovative concept. From the perspective of actual usability, there are concerns about excessive functionality.

Experts say, "It has solved the shortcomings of existing smart clothing, but the high price and limited demand are risks." It is currently viewed as a concept product, and the evaluation will vary depending on the price and user experience after actual release. (There is a skeptical view on market acceptance rather than technological completeness)