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Introduction to Wearable Technology

Wearable technology refers to any technology designed to be worn, typically close to or on the surface of the skin, allowing for the detection, analysis, and transmission of various types of information. Common examples include smartwatches and smart glasses.



History of Wearable Technology

  • Early Innovations: In the 1500s, German inventor Peter Henlein created small watches worn as necklaces. Pocket watches gained popularity in the 1600s, and wristwatches emerged in the late 1600s, primarily worn by women.
  • Advancements: In the late 1800s, wearable hearing aids were introduced, and aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont pioneered the modern wristwatch in 1904.
  • Modern Developments: Calculator watches became available in the 1970s, and wearable cameras gained popularity in the early 2000s as part of the sousveillance movement. In 2008, hidden Bluetooth microphones were incorporated into earrings.

Evolution of Wearable Technology

  • First Consumer Release: In 2013, McLear introduced the first widely used advanced wearable device, a smart ring capable of various functions, including payment and data transfer.
  • Smartwatches: Samsung Galaxy Gear (2013) and Apple Watch (2015) were among the first widely available smartwatches.

Wearable Technology and Health

Wearable technology plays a significant role in monitoring and improving users' health and well-being.

  • Health Monitoring: Wearables can track various health metrics such as heart rate, calories burned, steps walked, blood pressure, biochemical release, seizures, physical strain, body composition, and water levels.
  • Applications: These functions are often integrated into single devices like activity trackers or smartwatches, facilitating physical training, overall health monitoring, and alerting users to medical conditions such as seizures.



Future of Wearable Technology

The field of wearable technology continues to evolve, with ongoing research into textile-based, tattoo, patch, and contact lens technologies. Wearables hold promise for advancing concepts like the quantified self and transhumanism, as well as contributing to life extension research.

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