Sector
Internet of Things: connected devices, edge computing, and sensor networks.
Wearable Technology
Wearable devices tracking health and activity data
The field
At a glance
Definition
Wearable devices tracking health and activity data
Technologies
Smart PPE integrates sensors into hard hats, safety vests, and gloves for environmental monitoring and fall detection. AR glasses overlay digital information on physical work environments for guided procedures. Gas detection wearables monitor toxic exposure in real time. Location tracking provides worker safety in hazardous areas. Biometric monitoring detects heat stress, fatigue, and cognitive impairment.
Applications
Smart hard hats detect impacts, track location, and monitor environmental hazards. AR glasses guide maintenance procedures step-by-step. Gas detection wearables alert workers to toxic exposure. Location tracking ensures lone worker safety in remote or hazardous areas.
Market and funding
Wearable technology for IoT encompasses industrial and enterprise connected devices: smart safety equipment, AR work glasses, environmental sensors, and connected worker platforms. With 2 funders.
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