Wearable tech is a new and emerging field of innovation that involves designing a portable device which can be worn on the body for monitoring different signals such as heart beat, blood pressure, etc. These devices are used in multiple fields including health, finance, lifestyle, sports and fitness. These devices have gained popularity as people are getting more conscious about their health and want to lead a healthy life. They help in tracking the daily activities like walking, jogging, sleeping, etc.
Despite their wide-ranging applications, there are several barriers that may limit the effectiveness of wearables for empowering users to take greater control of their own wellbeing. These include concerns about privacy, technical issues and feelings of self-efficacy. It is therefore important to develop features that are designed to be user-friendly, e.g. by providing personalized feedback that reinforces successes and supports users through any difficulties in meeting their targets.
It is also necessary to understand how consumers perceive and respond to the accuracy of the data provided by consumer wearables, particularly in light of evidence that some users are unable to trust or use the information from these devices (e.g. due to inaccurate sensors or lack of granularity) [80]. This will help to inform the development of next-generation wearables that are designed to be invisible, feel natural and integrate seamlessly, have power efficiency, and be intelligent, data accurate, and holistic. The goal is to enable these technologies to become the “second skin” for a variety of different applications, ranging from fitness and wellness tracking to a wide range of medical uses such as monitoring for COVID-19 infection.