The good, the bad and the ugly of wearable technology. Wearable technologies conference 2014 asia wearable. The age of wearable technology has arrived, and with it a potential avenue for engaging elementary students in the stem fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Between 2014 and 2016, the number of people saying wearable tech would increase social interaction more than tripled. From devices that constantly monitor and improve health and wellness, to technology that literally moves entertainment to the next level, to improved workplace productivity the potential for wearable technologies is huge. December 12, 2014 kponto if you want help on poster printing, meet at the front desk at the discovery building wid at 10. Wearable technological dev ices have been existing. Pdf on jul 24, 2018, sophie wilson and others published.
Wearable technology consumer interest in the uk 2014 statista. Nov 02, 20 the next wave of hardware innovation in mobile is going to come from the rise of wearable technology. As with other new and highly disruptive digital technologies, however, the internet of things and wearable technology will challenge existing social, economic, and legal norms. In this white paper, we presented consumer research showing the alarming rate at which consumers were abandoning wearable technology and described several factors that were critical, from both a product design and behavioral science perspective. It could lead to great opportunities for both the electronics and fashiontextile industries, each of which represents approximately 450 billion. The surge in wearable technology is acting as a spur to the smart textile industry and smart garments are being perceived as a niche market within the fast growing wearable technology industry. Aug 25, 2014 the future of wearable technology 2014 1. A proliferation of smart watches, activitymonitoring devices, and smart eyewear signaled the mostrecent spike. Wearable technology curriculum aims to fuel interest in. The future of wearable technology 2014 linkedin slideshare. The 12 th wtconference 2014 i usa, in san francisco on july 8 and 9 highlighted whats here today and whats coming next for wearable technology.
The impact of fitness technology on health outcomes. While 19 million fitness devices are likely to be sold this year, that number is predicted to grow to 110 million in 2018. Dec 20, 2014 however, we also saw a big move in technology other sectors as well, including transportation, healthcare, and space exploration. However, we also saw a big move in technology other sectors as well, including transportation, healthcare, and space exploration. For much of 2014, wearable technology has been the subject of great hype and even greater skepticism, fueled by speculation around whether these emerging. Smart clothes and wearable technology is a unique and essential reference source for researchers, designers and engineers developing textiles and clothing products in this crossdisciplinary area.
Byod 2014 the impact of wearable accessories on a corporate network however, the question being asked by it professionals in 2014 is how workplace networks will cope with consumerdriven. Among numerous wearable products showcased were smartwatches, activity trackers, smart jewelry, headmounted optical displays and earbuds. The smart fabrics conference 2014 has been renamed smart fabrics and wearable technology, intel has launched a wearable challenge and wearable. Patients can now continuously monitor their own health. For energy harvesting in wearables, the piezoelectric elements are often designed to produce energy with the vibrations that occur when walking, breathing or moving your hands. The impact of the ecosytem on the adoption of sensors is assessed in depth e. Pwc the wearable life 5 warming up to wearables in 2014, wearable technology was a fairly new idea. Jan 09, 2014 wearable technology at ces 2014 11 photos a baby monitor thats a connected onto a onesie is drawing attention at ces. So here are the 10 best technology advances of 2014the ones. Essentially, wearable technology is the concept of gadgets, worn on the body. Psfk presents the future of wearable tech key trends driving the form and function of personal devices a report in partnership with. Whds are part of personal health systems, a concept. New wearable technology innovations have transformed the learning and teaching process in which students deal with knowledge in an active, selfdirected and constructive way.
The effect of wearable technology on the corporate network. Exploring the opportunities of wearable technology within. Wearable technology consumer survey 2014 ihs technology. Christmas retail sales revenue in the uk 20 2014, by product global wearable technology unit sales by category 2014 2018 wearable devices market share by vendor in china. In 20, forbes identified tim as an emerging thought leader in wearable technology and has been named as one of 2014 s top wearable technology entrepreneurs to follow. Wearable technology in industry verticals 2014 2019 evaluates the wearable technology marketplace with emphasis on drivers and adoption within. Regulatory framework can be adapted to wearable technology. Ces 2014 could have been called the wearables, appliances, cars, and bendable tvs show.
As wearable devices take on more key features from personal health to. Christmas retail sales revenue in the uk 202014, by product global wearable technology unit sales by category 20142018 wearable devices market share by vendor in china. As an educational tool, wearable technology can help children exercise their creativity and innovation and interact with their surrounding in an easier and a more natural way. It is also beneficial for those in the healthcare industry and academics researching textiles, fashion and design. Created by james park and eric friedman, the product known.
Its predicted that wearables will only continue to grow in popularity, so naturally companies are finding new and innovative ways to apply them to our everyday lives. Wearable technology includes items, such as jewelry, glasses and clothing worn on, in and around the body incorporating sensors and. The entire wearable technologies ecosystem from chip vendors, integrators, network providers, product and service solution providers to distribution networks gathered at the festival pavilion at. Wearable technology an overview sciencedirect topics. Worldwide unit shipments of smartwatch displays 20142018, by technology global amoled display panel shipments for smartwatches 20182019 wearable bands unit shipments worldwide 2018 and 2019, by.
Jul 02, 2014 in january 2014, endeavour partners presented its. Wearable technology consumer survey 2014 july 31, 2014. Wearable technology can be defined as items often with electronic. How we use selfies, blogs and wearable devices to see and shape ourselves. Wearable technology consumer interest in the uk 2014. Wearable technology in medicine and health care provides readers with the most current research and information on the clinical and biomedical applications of wearable technology. March 2014 page 2 of 11 introduction it is an interesting time in smart textiles development. The full potential of wearable technology in healthcare, though, goes well beyond directly assisting doctors. Health and fitness applications of wearable technology make up a large portion of this conversation with. It can be considered as a big umbrella term for any type of technological innovations that are used. Wearable technology is not new but it is becoming more readily available, far more sophisticated and generally integrated into our daily lives, rather than being something ordered by a specialist, such as a 24. View wearable technology research papers on academia.
Wearable technology in industry verticals 2014 2019. Wearable technology part 2 4imprint learning center. Exploring the opportunities of wearable technology within siemens ag prototyping a wearable solution to reduce workplace injuries master of science thesis in the management and economics of innovation programme. Wearable technology includes items, such as jewelry, glasses and clothing worn on, in and around the body incorporating sensors and other electronic technologies. Wearable technologies is one of the most compelling new technology areas today. You wont be able to get inside if you are late, so make sure you have everything ready to go. Headlines such as wearable technologyopportunity or nightmare were not uncommon.
Pdf the architecture of wearable technology researchgate. Tims entire focus since 2012 has been on the realistic applications of wearable technologies and digital vision. The future of wearable technology smartwatches, fitness trackers, and vrar headsets have become more and more prevalent in our society over the past several years. A proliferation of smart watches, activitymonitoring devices, and smart eyewear signaled the mostrecent spike in consumer interest in attaching mobile electronics to the. This report examines the use cases, penetration and asp trends for sensors across all types of wearable electronics. Through the history of wearable displays, an industry that has such great promise, there has been very few winners except in niche markets. Wearable technology innovations an era of accelerated technological development has propelled the rise of wearable technology products in many industries. Dec 16, 2014 for tonights event, be sure to look nice. Another 11 percent said they do so using a wearable device.
At the 2014 consumer electronics show in las vegas, sony, lg and garmin introduced devices that track everything from heart rate and blood pressure to a patients o2 saturation. Endeavour partners inside wearables part 2 july 2014. One in six 15% consumers in the united states currently uses wearable technology, including smartwatches or fitness bands. The rapid advances in wearable technology in 2014 underscored the prediction by forbes magazine, which at the close of 20 proclaimed that 2014 will be the year of wearable technology. The ihs technology wearable technology consumer survey report provides analysis of consumer adoption and awareness of wearable technology in the united states, the united kingdom and china, serving as a guide to forecasting the market in the nearterm. Wearable technology is a blanket term for electronics that can be worn on the body, either as an accessory or as part of material used in clothing. Technology innovation is critical, but to drive adoption wearables will need to provide devices that offer rich services targeted at helping a specific user group meet a specific goal. Wearable technology was a popular topic at the trade show consumer electronics show in 2014, with the event dubbed the wearables, appliances, cars and bendable tvs show by industry commentators. This is a professional presentation and you will be talking to members of the public. Wearable devices and technology market 2014 2019 research. Pdf nasa wearable technology cluster 202014 report. The mimo monitor connects via wifi to report the data on how a baby is. Like the cloud a few years ago, wearable tech was an unavoidable catchphrase, a show floor fever dream. Piezoelectric harvesting generates comparably small amounts of energy, which limits the technology to applications with low power demands and to body areas continuously.
Wearable health devicesvital sign monitoring, systems and. As the industry matures and develops there is an increasing drive to turn research results into commercial opportunities. The next wave of hardware innovation in mobile is going to come from the rise of wearable technology. Wearable computing has many forms, such as glasses, watches, smart badges, and bracelets. For wearable devices, customers will demand more than just technology products. Wearable technology opens a door to many exciting applications and may lead to another technological revolution similar to the internet and mobile communication industries. Worldwide unit shipments of smartwatch displays 2014 2018, by technology global amoled display panel shipments for smartwatches 20182019 wearable bands unit shipments worldwide 2018 and 2019, by. Oct 28, 2014 wearable technology 2014 facts from pwc 1. Wearable technology is transforming the fitness and health industries. Wearables raise that question, and the answers can change how you do business. In keeping with these estimates, amazon recently launched its first wearables store, making wearables a product category for the mass market. This talk will explore the history of wearable display technology sharing some of the failures and also some of the few success.
Wearable health devices whds are an emerging technology that enables continuous ambulatory monitoring of human vital signs during daily life during work, at home, during sport activities, etc. Martin backman anders tenfalt department of technology management and economics division of innovation engineering and management. Going mainstream written by brian pitstick, senior analyst, edited by patrick moorhead, principal analyst. Wearable technology is a rapidly evolving field and is expected to explode in the coming decade. Wearable technology in medicine and health care 1st edition. Wearable technologies conference 2014 usa wearable.