FAQ About Wearable Health Technology
What are the different types of wearable health technology?
Smartwatches: These are wrist-worn devices that typically include sensors for tracking physical activity, heart rate, and other health-related metrics. Some smartwatches also include features such as GPS, cellular connectivity, and voice assistants.
Fitness trackers: These are dedicated devices that are designed specifically for tracking physical activity and fitness-related metrics such as steps taken, calories burned, and distance traveled.
Smart clothing: This is clothing that contains embedded sensors for tracking various health-related metrics such as heart rate, breathing rate, and body temperature.
Smart glasses: These are glasses that include features such as head-up displays, voice assistants, and sensors for tracking physical activity and other health-related metrics.
Health monitoring patches: These are small adhesive patches that can be worn on the skin and are used for monitoring various health-related metrics such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature.
Smart jewelry: This is jewelry that includes embedded sensors for tracking physical activity, sleep patterns, and other health-related metrics.
Smart shoes: These are shoes that include sensors for tracking physical activity and gait analysis.