Wearable technology is any kind of electronic device designed to be worn on the user’s body. Such devices can take many different forms, including jewelry, accessories, medical devices and clothing (or elements of clothing). The term wearable computing implies processing or communications capabilities, but in reality, the sophistication among wearable’s can vary.
The most sophisticated examples of wearable technology include AI hearing aids, Google Glass and Microsoft’s HoloLens, and a holographic computer in the form of a VR headset. An example of a less complex form of wearable technology is a disposable skin patch with sensors that transmit patient data wirelessly to a nearby control device.