IoT and Wearables

Humans are connected to a huge reservoir of information as the ecosystem of wearable technology is changing rapidly. ‘Wearable Devices’ is becoming an important aspect of about every discussion related to the Internet of Things (IoT) and the wide range of capabilities pervasive connectivity can bring in. Individuals all around the world are adapting to a lifestyle that involves smart devices for almost everything – work, play, entertainment, shopping, communication, and much more. Today, there is a huge rise in opportunities for new revenue streams across industries as IoT-oriented devices are being connected to a network via a wired or wireless connection and hence are revolutionizing the world of business.

What are wearables?

Wearable technologies commonly known as ‘Wearables’ are electronic devices that are physically worn by individuals in order to track, analyze, and gather personal information. Mainly, these IoT-oriented smart devices track biometric data such as heart rate, sleep patterns, oxygen level, and weather updates and are also becoming extremely popular in the gaming and fashion industries. Apple watches ,  Fitbits or other brands are the best examples of wearables. In addition to these devices, VR & AR  enabled devices, smart home devices, smart jackets and a wide variety of high-end gadgets are leading humans towards a highly connected lifestyle. The devices are easily connected to the Internet to send and receive data that can be used for smart decision-making and it is  becoming important for  IoT  companies  to curate multiple specialized applications. 

Benefits of wearables for Healthcare

IoT-oriented wearables such as smartwatches are gradually replacing traditional mechanical watches as they can track everything in real-time from heart rates, daily steps, sleep patterns, and oxygen levels to body temperature. These devices ultimately encourage healthier lifestyles as individuals can complete their 10,000-step goal every day and even track their sleep patterns for sound sleep. Certainly, wearable technology is like a bloom to the health and wellness journey.
Doctors can highly rely on these wearable devices that are used to monitor blood pressure, oxygen levels, blood glucose, EMG temperature, etc. In the case of patients with chronic illness, it helps the doctors to collect analyze data on physiological and biochemical parameters.

Here are some benefits of IoT-related wearables:

• Biometric Readings
• Physical activity tracker
• Heart rate tracker
• Blood pressure tracker
• Bluetooth Compatability
• Body temperature analysis
• Better sleep patterns
• Notifications via phone connectivity 
• Increased quality of life

However a user of wearable devices shouldn’t consider them as medical devices with 100% accurate analysis as they only serve as indicative monitoring devices for fitness and health with approximate results.

The Future of wearable technology

In the coming years, we will be able to witness the launch of numerous other wearables with top-notch features that will in turn boost the efficiency of enterprises. Over time, technological advancements might allow early indication of whether a cold or flu is on the way by tracking body temperature and analyzing the results.

Similarly, the largest IoT developers in the world such as Amazon, Samsung, Fitbit, Boat, etc will soon offer payment-related wearables in the form of wristbands or other fashion accessories. With these wearable devices, users will be able to make payments within a fraction of a second without having to reach their wallets. The use of wearables in Healthcare will be a boon as the brand-new IoT devices can greatly improve the collection and analysis of data, providing doctors and patients with an ample amount of information for diagnosis and treatment. The combination of the Internet of Things(IoT) and wearable technology is already revolutionizing a wide range of industries, therefore consumers have a lucrative  future to look forward to.