The Internet of Things (IoT) has been a staple in many sectors whether you realize it or not, especially in the ever growing technological improvements like today.
One of the most interesting innovations in the IoT ecosystem is the wearable IoT devices that can help us tracking our health, fitness or even our daily activities
With the integration of advanced technology to our wearable devices, those devices not only offering us convenience but also open up a new horizon in healthcare and life improvement.
Wearable IoT devices have the ability to collect data in real-time that’ll give us a useful insight regarding our fitness or health.
With an advanced sensors and connectivity, this device is capable of monitoring various parameters, ranging from heart rate to sleep patterns.
So, with that being said, in this article we will explore wearable IoT devices and their impact in improving our daily life.
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Wearable IoT Devices
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1. Smartwatch
Smartwatch, as its name implies, is a device that combines the function of a regular timepiece with smart features.
By connecting it with our smartphone via Bluetooth, smartwatches are able to give us notifications such as messages, calls or other applications.
In addition, by utilizing sensors many smartwatches are equipped with health features that monitor heart rate, steps, and sleep quality.
Here are the sensors that are usually present in a Smartwatch:
- Heart Rate: By using optical technology, smartwatches are able to monitor our heart rate, thus giving us an insight regarding our fitness level.
- Accelerometer: This sensor is able to count the steps while we’re walking or running.
- Gyroscope: With these sensors, your smartwatch can identify whether you are running, walking, jogging or doing other physical activities.
- SpO2: This sensor used to measure oxygen level on our blood by using infrared light.
- GPS: Enables location and distance tracking when exercising outdoors.
By using a smartwatch, you can still connect without even needing to see your phone. And in addition to that, health and fitness tracking that are present in the smartwatch offers convenience.
2. Smart Glasses
Smart glasses are no longer things of the future that we usually see in science fiction movies.
This wearable IoT device usually have a tiny screen that can show us a variety of information, such as notification or even real-time navigation directly in front of our eyes..
Some more advanced models are even equipped with a camera that can be used to capture a picture or record videos.
Here are some key components of the smart glasses:
- AR Screen: This component used to show us the information directly in-front of our eyes through the use of an OLED or LCD screen.
- Camera and Sensors: Some models are equipped with a camera to capture videos or pictures. Sensors like accelerometer and gyroscope also can be used to detect movements, orientation thus improving interactivity of the smart glasses.
- Mic and Speaker: The mic allows the smart glasses to be controlled by a voice command through voice-assistant and the speaker allows the glasses to deliver notifications directly to our ears.
- Connectivity: You can connect your smart glasses to your smartphone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection to access your phone’s notification or applications.
- Operating System: Smart glasses have their own operating system to support your smartphone.
Much more like smartwatches, smart glasses offer us a second to none convenience that enables us to keep connected without having the need to see our smartphones.
And in addition to that, the augmented reality feature that’s present in the smart glasses can also be used in different sectors such as education, training or even entertainment.
3. Medical Wearables
Modern medical devices such as Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) or even a pacemaker are now able to be connected by a smartphone or tablet, making it easier to monitor the health condition of a patient in real-time.
It works by collecting vital data through a sensor in said devices. The collected data then be sent wirelessly through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection to the application used by the patient.
The said application not only presents up-to-date information in the form of easy-to-understand graphs or statistics, but also stores health history that allows for trend analysis over time.
And on top of that, because the said devices are able to send notifications to our phones, you can be alerted if certain parameters show abnormality so you can act quickly to overcome that.
In addition to that, this device enables doctors to monitor patient’s data, so they can evaluate a patient’s condition without even the need to meet face-to-face.
4. Smart Earbuds
The next wearable IoT device is the smart earbuds that not only used to listen to your favorite tunes, but also enable them to track physical activity and health of its user.
Equipped with biometric sensors, these earbuds can monitor the user’s heart rate and physical activity, such as the number of steps taken or duration of exercise, providing important data on health in real-time.
When connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth connection, smart earbuds are able to give notifications such as text messages, calls, or any other applications.
Other than that, this device is usually equipped with touch control to make it easier for its user to change the songs, adjust the volume or answer phone calls.
5. VR Headsets
VR headsets use motion sensors to detect head and body position, allowing users to interact with virtual environments.
Some headsets are also equipped with health sensors that monitor heart rate and stress levels.
VR headsets open up new opportunities in training and education, with educational immersive experiences.
In addition, monitoring users’ health during VR sessions can help prevent potential health problems due to overexertion.
There you have it! The 5 wearable IoT devices in our daily life!
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