Electronic devices worn on the body, such as smartwatches and fitness trackers, that collect data and provide connected features.
Wearables include smartwatches, fitness bands, smart rings, wireless earbuds, smart glasses, and specialized medical devices like continuous glucose monitors. They use sensors such as accelerometers, heart-rate monitors, GPS, and temperature sensors to track activity, sleep, and health indicators, and they sync with smartphones for notifications and analysis.
In healthcare, some wearables have regulatory clearance for specific functions, such as detecting irregular heart rhythms, and support remote patient monitoring. Consumers use them for motivation, safety features like fall detection, and contactless payments. Limitations include varying accuracy across devices and skin tones, battery life, and the sensitivity of the health data collected. Users should review privacy settings and understand how their data is stored and shared.
Technology that creates a sense of touch through vibrations, forces, or motions to give users physical feedback.
Internet of ThingsThe network of physical devices, from home appliances to industrial sensors, that connect to the internet to collect and share data.
Remote Patient MonitoringUsing connected medical devices to collect patients' health data at home and share it with healthcare providers for review.
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