2025

Proposal | This state-of-the-art paper intends to do an unsystematic literature review of the development of wearable technologies applied to artistic performance, namely in circus arts. First, we will try to define wearable technology, then do a historical overview of the use of wearable technology in artistic contexts, characterization and highlight some relevant projects; second, we will address the design process and the implementation of wearable technology, we will do an overview of the materials and equipment mostly used in these projects. For further research, we will do a previous approach to the performer's needs regarding body movements, concerns, and expectations.

What is wearable technology?

Generally

In this investigation

Wearable technology in artistic contexts

Historical overview of the use of wearable technology in artistic contexts

plus characterisation

plus highlight relevant projects

Design process and implementation of wearable technology

Process

Implementation

Overview of materials and equipments

The performers view

Needs regarding body movements, concerns and expectations

Conclusion