Key Issue: What are wearable devices ?
The wearables market encompasses a diverse range of computing devices and sensors that are designed to be worn on the human body. These wearable technologies span from fitness trackers and smartwatches that monitor health and activity levels, to augmented reality glasses and headsets that overlay digital information onto the physical world. The demand for wearables has steadily grown as consumers seek out devices that can seamlessly integrate with their lifestyles and provide enhanced functionality beyond traditional mobile phones and tablets. Manufacturers in this space continue to innovate, introducing new form factors, capabilities, and use cases for wearable tech, from smart clothing and jewelry to specialized medical devices. As the technology matures and prices become more accessible, wearables are poised to play an increasingly prominent role in how people interact with digital information and their surrounding environment on a daily basis.
Key wearable devices and categories:
Smartwatches:
Apple Watch
Fitbit smartwatches
Samsung Galaxy Watch
Wear OS watches (from various manufacturers)
Garmin smartwatches
Fitness Trackers:
Fitbit (various models)
Apple Watch (fitness tracking)
Garmin fitness trackers
Xiaomi Mi Band
Whoop Strap
Head-Mounted Displays/AR Glasses:
Google Glass
Microsoft HoloLens
Vuzix Blade
Nreal Light
Meta Quest (VR headsets)
Smart Glasses:
Vuzix Blade
North Focals
Everysight Raptor
Rokid Vision
Wearable Cameras:
GoPro cameras
Snap Spectacles
Looxcie wearable cameras
Wearable Health/Medical Devices:
Continuous glucose monitors
Cardiac monitors
Exoskeletons
Smart clothing (e.g. compression shirts with sensors)
Other Wearables:
Smart jewelry (rings, necklaces, etc.)
Body sensors (e.g. Motiv Ring, Whoop Strap)
Hearables (smart earbuds/headphones)
Smart clothing (jackets, shoes, etc. with embedded tech)
Wearable payment devices (e.g. NFC-enabled rings)