Technology Trends: Wearable Technology

Wearable Technology

Genny Cabral & Rosemarie Legge

HISTORY19982000

Every Year After

MEDICALInnovative

BUT

Is It User Friendly

SENSUS Pain Management

System

LightweightEasy controlComfortableConcealable

MEDICAL

MEDICALSign Language Rings

tracks signing & translates

bracelet storage

MEDICALNuubo’s nECG

continuous cardiac monitoring system

BlendFix® sensor

ATHLETICBeen Around for Years

BUT

Evolving

ATHLETICWithings Pulse

synchronizes

data in perspective

captures all

ATHLETICLG Lifeband

Bluetooth

workout tracker

heart rate headphones

ATHLETICNike+ FuelBand SE

score competition

synchronizes only Apple products

RECREATIONAL

In Demand

BUT

Pricey

RECREATIONALGoogle Glass

wearable computing

eyewear

first person view

RECREATIONALBluetooth

Wi-FiGPS

SpeakersCamera

MicrophoneTouchpad

iPhones too

RECREATIONALNavigational Helmet

uses light to tell directions

manual

coordinates

safer

FASHIONGrowing Industry

BUT

Lack of Popularity & Practicality

FASHIONWearable Solar

clothing that contain solar cells

lightweight garments

FASHION

resembles human cells

convert to energy

one hour minimum

FASHION

Morph Dress

motion sensor dress

triggers wing image

HELPFUL OR USELESS

CONCLUSION

QUESTIONS?