Intel launched the 'Make It Wearable' competition in January, promising $500,000 prize money to bring the winning concept to market.
British entrepreneurs are taking the lead, with three of the ten finalists coming from the UK. These include the Vumbl sports tracker necklace, Open Bionics' $1,000 prosthetic hand and Blocks' build-your-own devices.
Other finalists include Nixie (see below), a tiny wristband camera that can detach and take flight, take photos, then return to the wearer.
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