Mechanochromic integrated smart textiles for home-based rehabilitation: a systematic scoping review of assistive feedback design

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how mechanochromic feedback can be effectively integrated into smart textiles for rehabilitation purposes.
• Conducted a systematic scoping review of existing literature on mechanochromic smart textiles.
• Analyzed design principles for integrating feedback mechanisms into textiles.
• Evaluated current laboratory prototypes for practical applications in rehabilitation.
• Identified key design implications for transitioning from prototypes to consumer products.
• Highlighted the importance of user-friendly interfaces in rehabilitation textiles.
• Proposed recommendations for commercial viability of assistive feedback textiles.