Astronauts of the future could receive text, graphics and even video through a wearable computer built into their space suits. At present, during space walks, astronauts get their instructions via radio. But the American space agency (Nasa) reckons the way to maximise information exchange is to send it visually into the astronauts helmet.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_1717000/1717075.stm
Wednesday, December 19, 2001
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