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The Trend of Recent Years: Wearable Technology
By TheBabylon - February 8, 2021

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What is this wearable technology?
Wearable technology, as the name suggests, is a general term for electronic devices that are designed for us to wear all day long, that can be worn as an accessory or can be directly implanted on the body, even as a temporary tattoo, which aims to make our lives easier and can do very interesting things with the help of technology.
Wearable technology has become one of the important categories of the Internet of Things, which we mentioned in our Industry 4.0 article. And due to the development of this Internet of Things, 500 billion devices are expected to be connected to the Internet by 2030, according to Cisco.

Wearable Technology Examples
• Smart watches: Apple Watch and other smart watches, one of the most famous of these devices, are generally designed to facilitate our lives, monitor our health and mobility. For example, someone who does not want to look at the phone too much during the day can immediately get all their notifications on his watch.
• With smart glasses, you can take photos and videos directly with your glasses and share them with your friends.
• In Louisville, Kentucky, wearable devices manufactured by AIR Louisville are used to monitor local air quality, measure pollutants, and identify hotspots for residents with respiratory problems.
•Smart tattoos are being developed that include flexible electronic sensors to monitor heart and brain activity, sleep disturbances and muscle function.
• A smartwatch built for people with Parkinson's disease monitors symptoms and transmits data, so more personalized treatment plans can be developed.
• Neviano smart swimsuits include a waterproof UV sensor that communicates with your smartphone to let you know when UV levels are high. This way, you will know that you need to apply a little more sunscreen.

Wearable Technology Pros and Cons
Undoubtedly, one of the most important advantages is monitoring the health status of patients and thus early diagnosis. Thus, cheaper and effective measures can be taken before a problem occurs.

Some studies have proven the positive effects of these devices. For example, one study found that the activities of patients who wore a monitor for 3 months increased, resulting in a decrease in weight and cholesterol levels.

One of the disturbing aspects of wearable technology is undoubtedly that the battery life of these devices is generally short. But of course this is a correctable bad side that improves over time. Since constantly plugging and unplugging can be uncomfortable for some people, companies are working to provide wireless charging options.

Another downside is that devices are found to occasionally measure data incorrectly. This can be dangerous, especially when measuring health-related data such as heart rate.

Ultimately, it's up to you to decide whether a wearable device is something you can take advantage of. With their growing popularity, it's important to weigh the pros and cons before making a commitment.

The Future of Wearable Technology
In fact, modern wearable technology is a new sector, but its popularity has increased very rapidly in recent years and it seems that it will continue to increase. There are still many companies that have not been able to enter this sector. But it seems that it will gradually affect most industries in the future. Due to the increase in this popularity, companies are constantly trying to produce more innovative devices. Here are a few predictions for what devices might be like in the future:
Less visibility:
Devices that are more difficult to spot by other people can be produced. In fact, some companies are already doing this. For example, we can give items such as necklaces that look like a normal accessory but send your location to friends and family in case of danger.
Long battery life:
As we mentioned above, one of the major problems of wearable devices right now is that their batteries cannot last very long. Many alternative ways are already being tried to solve this problem. For example, if devices that can convert body heat, solar energy or motion energy are produced, the battery problem can be largely eliminated.
Medical devices:
The devices we use now are generally devices that aim to improve our fitness status following our daily sports life. However, by taking the event to a higher level, studies are also being carried out for devices that monitor and solve our medical problems. For example, there is an artificial pancreas that is developed for diabetics and can provide automatic insulin by monitoring the blood sugar level in the body. Apart from that, Cyrcadia Health has developed iTBra, which can detect early signs of breast cancer and transmit information to a laboratory for analysis. In addition, studies are also being carried out for devices that can be buried under the skin. Such developments can change the lives of many people by enabling the monitoring of many medical activities.

You know, as the world, we are going through difficult times due to the pandemic. However, this epidemic, which affects our lives so much, has increased health awareness in the society and this has had positive effects on the wearable technology market, which develops devices for the health sector.

As we mentioned above, companies in the wearable technology sector are constantly trying to maintain their position in the market by making new product launches, joint ventures and agreements. For example, in June 2020, Fitbit introduced its Ready for Work solution to help employers manage workplace safety and health during the COVID-19 crisis.

This sector, which has a market size of 37.10 billion dollars in 2020, is expected to exceed 100 billion dollars by 2027.