wearable technology

noun

, Digital Technology.

1. a small computer or advanced electronic device that is worn or carried on the body:

   the trendiest wearable technologies.

2. Also called wearable tech. such devices collectively:

   the future of wearable technology such as fitness monitors.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wearable technology¹

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

Wearable technology — smartwatches, smart rings, fitness trackers and the like — monitors body-centric data such as your heart rate, steps taken and calories burned, and may record where you go along the way.

From Los Angeles Times

The use of wearable technology and medical apps surged in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, but research released by Mozilla on Wednesday indicates that current laws offer little protection for consumers who are often unaware just how much of their health data are being collected and shared by companies.

From Los Angeles Times

But, it’s not important to everyone, a needle that Redick is going to have to thread with how he uses and disseminates information gleaned through wearable technology, high-definition cameras and sensors near the rims in the practice facility — all measuring different information and logging data.

From Los Angeles Times

Autonomous vehicles, robots, cell phones and wearable technology could all benefit.

From BBC

Dani said: "Augmentation is about designing a new relationship with technology -- creating something that extends beyond being merely a tool to becoming an extension of the body itself. Given the diversity of bodies, it's crucial that the design stage of wearable technology is as inclusive as possible. It's equally important that these devices are accessible and functional for a wide range of users. Additionally, they should be easy for people to learn and use quickly."

From Science Daily