What is wearable computing?

Although the term ‘Wearable Computing’ sounds little unfamiliar, with Apple Watches hitting the markets now people are getting quite used to the wearable computers. A wearable computer is an electronic device which can be worn by a bearer on his body. These devices constantly interact with the user and provide necessary and important information.

Types of gadgets include

The first wearable was invented in the form of abacus on a ring in 16’s. Since then, there has been a huge amount of research to provide variety of devices. Mentioning the recent ones: Image : Google Glass

The challenges of wearable computing

‘Always on’, consistent, multi-tasking and context aware wearables face some peculiar challenges. Image : Apple WatchGlass

What it brings to my plate?

Future scope

Apart from these, wearables have also found their use in behavioral modelling, health care systems etc.
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