This possibility is being investigated by engineers from Queen's Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology (ECIT).

Researchers from Queen's University Belfast say the novel sensors could create new ultra high bandwidth mobile Internet infrastructures and also reduce the density of mobile phone base stations.

It is proposed that in future, members of the public could form the backbone of powerful new mobile Internet networks by carrying wearable sensors. The engineers of ECIT are researching this further based on the rapidly developing science of body-centric communications.

This research is expected to deliver significant improvements in mobile gaming and remote healthcare. It could also help precision monitoring of athletes and real-time tactical training in team sports.