wearable technology

Tech you wear

Wearable technology refers to electronic devices designed to be worn on the body, typically incorporating sensors, connectivity, and computing capabilities.

Common examples include smartwatches, fitness trackers, and health monitors that collect data about the wearer's activity, heart rate, or sleep patterns.

The term encompasses both consumer gadgets and specialized equipment used in medical, military, or industrial settings.

Her wearable technology tracked ten thousand steps before noon.

Related

heartrate · steps · notifications · Bluetooth · sensors · biometric · body temperature · health monitoring · health data · smart ring · wrist band · VR headset · Google Glass · pedometer · sleep tracking · GPS · touchscreen · always on display

Categories
Opposites
device portability and body relationship

wearable technologydesktop computer

Fixed-location personal computer

mainframe · handheld devices · industrial machinery · home appliances · data centers

technological modernity

wearable technologymechanical watches

Spring-and-gear timekeeping devices

form factor/body relationship

wearable technologydesktop computer

Fixed-location personal computer

mainframe computer · handheld devices · smartphone · tablet · laptop

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G