Systems and methods for strain relief in a wearable apparatus

A method of manufacturing a wearable device, the method comprising:

• dimensioning a deformable material to conform to a body part of a user, wherein the deformable material is configured to stretch in at least one direction;
• attaching a transducer to the deformable material;
• coupling the transducer to a control system via a conduit that extends along the deformable material in the at least one direction;
• and
• creating, using a stitching material, a stitching in the deformable material along the conduit that restricts the deformable material from stretching farther than the conduit is configured to extend.

An artificial reality system comprising:

• a head-mounted display;
• a glove comprising:
• a deformable material that is dimensioned to conform to a body part of a user and configured to stretch in at least one direction;
• a transducer coupled to the deformable material;
• a conduit that extends along the deformable material in the at least one direction;
• and
• stitching in the deformable material along the conduit that restricts the deformable material from stretching farther than the conduit is configured to extend;
• and
• an artificial-reality control system that:
• is communicatively coupled to the head-mounted display;
• is communicatively coupled, via the conduit, to the transducer;
• and
• is programmed to coordinate information provided at the transducer with information provided at the head-mounted display to provide an artificial reality experience to the user.