Hitachi has teamed up with Xybernaut, which specialises in developing wearable technology. The two companies are committed to creating a mass-market version of Xybernaut's Wearable Internet Appliance, which will hit US shops before Christmas.
The device, which will retail at around US$2,000 (AU$3,900), consists of a head-mounted video display (800x600) connected to a processing unit that will weigh about 300gms. This unit, which will run Windows CE, will contain 32MB RAM and include a CompactFlash slot.
Hitachi and Xybernaut predict that users of the WIA will be able to watch videos, play games and communicate over the Web. It will also include mobile phone connectivity, and the ability to carry out interactive banking.
Earlier this year one company announced details of wearable cameras and laptops, and a digital music player that could be concealed under a shirt sleeve when not in use.
