A drone hat, contact lenses with integrated camera, self-tying sneakers – the world of science fiction movies is full of smart fashion innovations. Our slideshow presents a small selection of strange and practical gadgets from movies and TV series.
Inspector Gadget is considered a rather clumsy police investigator. The devices that are integrated into his clothing, however, are trailblazing and enable him to catch the bad guys, for example, with the help of the propeller integrated into his hat. (Source: "Inspector Gadget" (1999))
Various wearables that simplify everyday life were developed for the Star Trek series. One of these is the "visor," a type of vision device that enables the blind to see and even detect the pulse and temperature of living beings. (Source: "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1992))
A must-have gadget for future agents that many real people would no doubt also love to have is the smart contact lens with integrated video camera from the "I Spy" crime comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Owen Wilson. (Source: "I Spy" (2002))
The science fiction drama "Her" features small, elegant, and wireless headphones. They are constant companions of protagonist Theodore, since they allow him to be permanently online and communicate with his virtual lover. (Source: "Her" (2013))
In the science fiction thriller "Minority Report," Washington's police force doesn't carry out its investigations on the computer, but via virtual reality. Mouse clicks are a thing of the past, with the user interface being operated instead with special gloves. (Source: "Minority Report" (2002))
In the virtual reality of "Tron," computer programs have adopted human form and wear intelligent suits with integrated light bars. These can automatically add a helmet and feature a kind of built-in frisbee. (Source: "Tron" (2011))
The power of the Power Rangers is based on their intelligent clothing. Without their belts, the "power morphers," they are unable to transform into their costumed and ready-to-fight alter egos. (Source: "Power Rangers" (2002))
In 24 James Bond movies, various wearables have made 007's work easier. One special highlight was his jet-pack or "Bell Rocket Belt" from the fourth installment. (Source: "Thunderball" (1965))
Youtube-Links:
Inspector Gadget: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5IWHxiwYMg
Star Trek: The Next Generation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_etbhWJoMo
I Spy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuySEDN-TOg
Her: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJTU48_yghs
Minority Report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJqbivkm0Ms
Tron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qk_Hi5ArKE
Power Rangers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbGP1SEBpkE
James Bond 007: Feuerball: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgfEI6idjdI
Ghostbusters – Die Geisterjäger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHBmNE-G2E4
Zurück in die Zukunft II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28Wa5L-fkkM
