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Preventative Tracking

Wearables focused on non-fitness health have a more preparatory goal

Implications - The rise of fitness trackers marks a society-wide focus on productivity; however, as the health wave grows, consumers focus more on prevention. This has resulted in wearables designed to detect potential health risks, placing physical activity second to general health. This speaks to a shift in priorities regarding health, and particularly for consumers 55+ year's of age.
Workshop Question - While many brands offer solutions to solve problems after they occur, where can you come in to offer preemptive solutions?
Trend Themes
1. Preventative Health Wearables - Wearables are shifting their focus from fitness to preventative health, indicating a trend towards consumers prioritizing general health over physical activity.
2. Connected Health Trackers - The rise of IoT and connected devices has enabled the production of a variety of health trackers, providing users with more detailed information and insights into their health.
3. Safety Wearables - GPS-enabled wearables are becoming more popular for children, the elderly, and the special needs community to help keep them safe and independent.
Industry Implications
1. Health Tech - The shift towards preventative health wearables and connected health trackers presents opportunities for companies working in the health tech industry to develop innovative products that enable consumers to take a proactive approach to their health.
2. Iot - The increasing prevalence of connected health trackers and safety wearables demonstrates the opportunities for the IoT industry to provide innovative solutions for a variety of health and safety concerns.
3. Elder Care - The development of safety wearables and senior health trackers indicates the potential for elder care industries to implement new technologies that improve the lives and safety of elderly citizens.
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Featured Examples

GPS Safety Tracker Wearables
GPS Safety Tracker Wearables
The 'Dristee' Keeps Kids and the Elderly Independent and Healthy
The ‘Dristee’ wearable has been created with kids, the elderly and the special needs community in mind to provide loved ones a way to keep an eye on those close to them. The device works... MORE
Attachable Medication Trackers
Attachable Medication Trackers
The MedPeanut Is Part of the SensePeanut Line at CES 2017
The Sen.se MedPeanut is an IoT-enabled device that can help people to build a habit out of taking their medications or vitamins. The MedPeanut, so named because of its diminutive size and vaguely... MORE
Connected Sleep Trackers
Connected Sleep Trackers
The 'EarlySense Live' Tracks Health Metrics Through Sleep Movement
Sleep is a crucial aspect of overall health, and the EarlySense Live is a device that helps consumers to understand their health by tracking how they behave when they’re asleep. The device... MORE
Health-Predicting Wearables
Health-Predicting Wearables
The 'WIWE' is a Health Risk Assessment Tool for Ailments
With the global population of elderly consumers rising steadily, the need for health risk assessment tools like the ‘WIWE’ wearable is becoming more prevalent. Designed to be worn and to... MORE
Diet Plan Fitness Trackers
Diet Plan Fitness Trackers
The Philips Weight Watchers Activity Monitor Keeps Users on Track
One of the main issues with products like fitness monitors is that they provide users with a lot of data that might not be actionable, so the Philips Weight Watchers Activity Monitor is here to help... MORE
Senior Health Trackers
Senior Health Trackers
The 'EMtracker' Tracker for Seniors Monitors Stress and More
For those who live far from their family members or who reside in retirement communities, the ‘EMtracker’ is a tracker for seniors that enables them to always stay connected to their... MORE

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