<ul><li>Researchers have developed smart textiles that use acoustic waves to measure touch, pressure, and movement precisely, making them lighter, more breathable, and easier to wash.</li><li>The smart textiles, named SonoTextiles, utilize glass fibers with transmitters emitting sound waves and receivers detecting changes, allowing for accurate data collection at different frequencies.</li><li>Potential applications of SonoTextiles include monitoring breathing for asthma patients, optimizing sports performance, translating sign language movements, and improving posture as assistive technology.</li><li>While there is room for improvement in practical application, researchers aim to enhance system robustness, integrate electronics better into the textiles, and explore further applications such as using metal fibers for sound conduction.</li></ul>

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