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we expect to find sensors in our smartphones and tablets but they're now popping up in some surprising places we're actually embedding textile sensors into socks to make them a little bit smarter they may be the most abused parts of our bodies but tech startup epsilon is showing our feet a little TLC people strike the ground that forces in excess of 20 G's and airplanes break down at 12 G's right so that's not good for the shockwaves that we create for ourselves and for our hips Elan developed this anklet which attaches magnetically to the sensor studded sock inside is a small computer which connects to a smartphone via bluetooth so if I go running with my phone I can get data and actionable information in real time when you consume the phone is both how far now fast and how many calories you burn but also how well your foot is striking the ground helpful for runners looking to avoid injuries this technology isn't just for runners there are apps in development to help improve your golf stance your fencing skills even your tango moves epsilon says it's socks are sturdy enough to withstand the spin cycle and dryer and the anklet while bulky now will shrink considerably in the near future sensors can also boost bike safety this cycling jersey developed by researchers at the front Hoffer institute in germany and demoed at an Intel event is made out of stretchable circuit boards when the cyclist slows down LEDs on the shirt light up much like a brake light it could keep cars at a safe distance in San Francisco I'm Sumi das CNET for CBS News