The Ergonomics of Torso Computing

Smartwatches force continuous wrist-raising. Smart pins pinned to shirts bounce during locomotion and record ambient surroundings indiscriminately.

Vyldor explores a different form factor: the leather belt.

By anchoring the core electronics at the human center of mass (the hips and waist), a smart belt unlocks unique mechanical and physiological advantages:

1. Center-of-Mass Haptics: Left and right hip haptic actuators deliver directional turn-by-turn navigation (left hip pulse = turn left; right hip pulse = turn right) without visual clutter.

2. Buckle-Docked Audio: A micro mono earpiece docks magnetically into the anodized aluminum buckle, charging via pogo pins. Un-docking the earpiece instantly opens a private voice AI session.

3. Gait Signature Authentication: An embedded 6-axis IMU samples pelvic acceleration vectors during walking, creating a unique biomechanical identity profile.

4. Meter-Long Antenna Loop: The natural perimeter of a leather belt allows a perimeter antenna loop far superior to micro wrist antennas.

System Architecture Highlights

• MCU: Nordic Semiconductor nRF5340 dual-core BLE 5.4.

• Strap Traces: Flexible FPC ribbon embedded between vegetable-tanned leather layers.

• Power Management: 450 mAh curved LiPo battery integrated in strap rear, yielding 48+ hours of standby.

Open Specifications & Links

We believe in open engineering exploration for next-generation wearables.

• Official Web: vyldor.com

• Open Hardware Specs: GitHub Repository

• Canonical Article: Vyldor Journal

Vyldor is an unbuilt industrial design and engineering concept created in the European Union.