As the September 2016 wearable tech ideas illustrate, there are a number of innovative new products being launched into the market for a range of age groups and hyper-specific purposes. Rather than just being introduced as generic devices for health, fitness and overall wellness as they have been in the past, wearable tech is being launched for concert-goers, runners and kids alike. Most notably, McDonald's recently began giving out wearable pedometers as part of its Happy Meal combos for children in order to encourage physical activity among youth.
Wearable technology is now known to come in a range of different forms from clothing pieces to jewelry designs, but two of the most innovative new types of wearables include temporary DuoSkin tattoos and the SmartDiaphragm, which works to detect early births in expectant women.
Top 30 Wearable Tech Ideas in September
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Customizable Hybrid Smartwatches
The Hagen Connected Watch Offers Traditional Timepiece Design
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Wearable Sunscreen Dispensers
SunZee is an Easy-to-Use Sunblock Dispenser Meant for Adventure
28
Wearable Personal Trainers
This System Functions as a Tech-Based Personal Trainer
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Classic Smartwatch Designs
These Sophisticated Smartwatches Combine The Classic and Contemporary
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Groundbreaking GPS Smartwatches
Polar's Android Wear Watch Helps You Track Your Fitness
25
Fast Food Pedometers
McDonald's Newest Happy Meal Toy is a Step Counter
24
Coaching Basketball Sleeves
The 'SOLIDshot' Basketball Sleeve Improves Player's Aim with Sensors
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Elegant Luxury Smartwatches
Garmin Has Released Its First Watch with Smart Features
22
Wearable Heart Monitors
The 'iBeat' Notifies Emergency Responders and Family of Cardiac Arrest
21
Child-Centric Smartwatches
This Unique Smartwatch is Designed For Family-Focused Use
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Dynamic E-Paper Smartwatches
The FES Watch U Lets Users Access New Designs Through An App
19
Mental Health-Detecting Softwares
The Cognition Kit Resolves Problems Relating to Mental Health
18
No-Frills Analogue Smartwatches
The Samsung Gear S3 Watch Includes Tech and Traditional Features
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Workplace Fitness Counters
The Count.It Device Tracks Community Fitness Goals For Group Success
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Battery-Free Milestone Trackers
'mopusher' Bracelets Help Motivate Wearers by Tracking Success
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Digitized Running Wearables
The Stepp Can Measure Running Parameters and Boost Performance
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Jewelry-Inspired Fitness Trackers
The CarePredict Tempo Keeps Track of Seniors' Lifestyle Patterns
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Swim-Tracking Wearables
This Wearable Fitness Tracker is Waterproof and Sweat-Resistant
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Senior-Focused Fitness Trackers
This Wearable Device is Equipped with an Urgent Response Button
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Wearable Cloud Computing Systems
This Leather Jacket is Equipped With 10 Raspberry Pi Computers
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Touchscreen Temporary Tattoos
DuoSkin Tattoos Look Like Gold Leaf and Function as Touchscreens
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Habit-Forming Medication Reminders
The 'Nightingale' System Coaches Users to Take Their Pills
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Heart-Monitoring Concert Wristbands
DJ Piotr Bejnar Enhanced His Concert Experience with Wearables
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Speech-Recognition Devices
The Samsung Scoop Is a Wearable Connected Speaker For The Home
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Birth-Detecting Diaphragms
SmartDiaphragm Uses Bluetooth and Cervix Movements to Spot Early Births
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Athletic Performance Bracelets
The 'WHOOP' is a Wearable Device That Tracks Progress
4
Concussion-Preventing Helmets
This Helmet and Shoulder Pad Technology Proactively Detects Impact
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Sensor-Packed Smartwatches
This Unique Smartwatch is Built Around Open-Source Software
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Olympic Biometric Sensors
General Electric Helps Olympians Improve Training with Biometric Sensors
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Wearable Fitness Apps
The Goqii App Targets the Indian Wearable Market
Related Ideas
Industrial Design Smartwatches
The 176 CS-500 Smartwatch by Carl Hauser Has a Rugged Form
Discreetly Intelligent Timepieces
The G-SHOCK MOVE DWH5600 Tracks Heart Rate and More
Conceptual AI-Powered Wearables
The Rabbit R1 AI Watch by Alisher Ashimov is Feature-Rich
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Will Have Advanced Sensors
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
Malleable Wearable Smartphones
The Motorola Adaptive Display Concept Bends to Sit on the Wrist
Outdoor Lifestyle Smartwatch Models
The SUUNTO Vertical is Ready for Adventure Sports
Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches
This Apple Watch Concept by Tien Hung Optimizes Efficiency
Wearable App-Connected AC Units
The Gloture 'WearCool' Maximizes Cooling When Out of the House
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
Multipurpose Diagnostic Health Monitors
Withings BeamO Shows Off a Four-in-One Design at CES 2024
Wellness Bone Conduction Wearables
The 'Era Sync' Wearable Device by Luca Persico is Futuristic
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Luxury Smartwatch Models
The Latest TAG Heuer Connected Wearables Come in Two Options
Wearable Temperature Control Units
The Sony REON POCKET 5 Offers 17-Hours of Climate Control
Watch-Like Smart Phones
Fire-Boltt's WristPhone Offers Crystal-clear Calls and So Much More
Pastel-Hued Tech Accessories
These New Apple Accessories are for the iPhone and Apple Watch
Wearable Sweat-Analyzing Patches
Sweanty Introduced a New Hydration Monitor that Uses Sweat
Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings
Casio and Stasto Stand Stones Present Timepiece Rings
Integrated Smartwatch Pillbox Concepts
The Apple Watch Pillbox is an Imagined Medical Design
TV Screen T-Shirts
The T-Shirt TV Has an Integrated 10-Inch HD Screen
Versatile Women-Focused Smartwatches
Garmin Unveils a Sleek New Wearable Smartwatch for Women
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
AI-Powered Smartwatch Designs
Crossbeats Unveils the New 'Crossbeats Nexus' Smartwatch
Wearable Skin Sensors
HapSense Helps Scientists Accelerate the Analysis of Cosmetic Products
Stealthy Tactical Smartwatches
This Watch Offers a Night Vision Screen & Ballistics Calculation
Female-Focused Smart Rings
The Movano 'Evie' Smart Ring Has a Medical-Grade Design
Automatically Scrolling Rings
This Handy Wearable Turns the Pages of e-Readers & Scrolls TikTok
Menopause-Focused Temperature Bands
The Thermaband Zone Offers Battery-Powered Cooling and Warming
AI-Enhanced Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is a Wearable Assistant Without a Screen
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Detachable Dial Smartwatches
The Huawei Watch GT Cyber Easily Switches into Different Cases
Strength Training Wearables
Whoop's Strength Training Feature Measures a Workout's Muscular Load
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
Virtual Pet Wearables
Tamagotchi Uni is Super Customizable, Portable and Socially Connected
Healthy Habit-Promoting Wearables
The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Has a Rotating Bezel
Advanced Heart-Tracking Patches
This Wearable Ultrasound Patch Envisions Real-TIme Heart Scans
Wearable Hydration Monitors
Epicore Biosystems' 'Connected Hydration' Helps in Hot Environments
Ruggedized Sustainable Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is Powered by the S9 SiP
AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is Packed with Various Assistive Tech Tools
Wearable At-Home Body Scanners
ZOZOFIT Brings Cutting-Edge Tech to the Homes of Consumers
Carbon-Neutral Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 9 Shows off a Gesture Control Interface
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Anti-Distraction Communication Devices
The 'Beepberry' Only Works with the Beeper App
Personal Cooling Devices
Embr Wave Regulates Body Temperature for Relief from Menopause
Women's Wellness Rings
Evie Ring is a Wearable Seeking FDA Clearance as a Medical Device
Sleek Fitness Smartwatches
Garmin Unveils the New Forerunner Smartwatches with a 23-Day Battery
Toddler-Targeted Smartwatches
The 'NehNehBaby' Training Watch Teaches Children Healthy Habits
Menstrual Health-Tracking Rings
The FemTek 'BBRing' Only Needs to Be Worn at Night
Hybrid Health-Tracking Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Light Offers Health Guidance
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The WatchOut WearPods Smartwatch Has a Multifunctional Design
Hydration-Optimizing Wearable Gadgets
THe hDrop Gen 2 is a Smart Hydration Monitor for Athletes
Flagship Health Wearable Smartwatches
The Google Pixel Watch 2 Integrates FitBit Technology
Anime-Themed Wearable Collections
Xiaomi Debuts the Genshin Impact Edition of the Smart Band 8 Pro
Discreet Biofeedback Brain Trainers
The Flowtime® Brain Tag Captures Ample Data
Cohesive Ecosystem Smart Rings
The Samsung Galaxy Ring Made its Debut at MWC 2024
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Fashionable Technical Sportswear
Stella Mccartney's 2024 collection Offers Sporting Excellence
Temperature-Monitoring Earrings
The Thermal Earring Continually Tracks the Wearer's Temperature
Health-Tracking Smart Rings
The 'Helio Ring' Monitors Exercise, Sleep and Health Metrics
Wearable Athlete Smartphone Controllers
The Easy Control Wearable Remote Streamlines Media Access
Automated Insulin Delivery Wearables
The Tandem Mobi Works with or Without a Smartphone
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
Safety-Precaution Wearable Airbags
Suzhou Yidaibao Designs the YDB Airbag Belt to Aid Falls
AI Wellness Companions
NOWATCH Insights Delivers Personalized Well-Being Insights in a Custom Way
Self-Charging Fitness Trackers
The MOTHER Bracelet Doesn't Require Charging for Constant Wear
Muscle-Monitoring Health Wearables
The CLOMP Muscle Oxygen Monitor Captures Real-Time Data
Smart Stride-Sssisting Wearables
Hurotics H-Fit Fixes Your Stride for Training Athletes
Customizable Child Smartwatches
The X6Play Smartwatch is a CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree
Sweat-Wicking Wearable Biosensors
Nix Develops a Hydration Biosensor for Endurance Athletes
AI-Powered Wearables
The Ai Pin Debuted at the Coperni 2024 Spring/Summer Show
Health-Tracking Sleek Wearables
The Ring One Features a Plethora of Tracking Technology
Senior-Centric Smartwatches
This Standalone Smartwatch Links Seniors With Their Service Providers
User-Powered Health Trackers
Baracoda is Unveiling BHeart & Patent-Pending Technology at CES 2023
Confetti-Style Pride Month Accessories
The Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Band Raises Awareness
All-in-One Wearable Pumps
Willow 360 Enhances Freedom and Flexibility for Nursing Mothers
Non-Intrusive Hydration Wearables
The Safebeing from Somatix Leverages Remote Patient Monitoring
Motion-Sensing Wristwatches
The Casio Digital Basic GDB500 Series Shares Simple Step Trackers
AI-Powered Ergonomic Workplace Vests
The German Bionic Smart SafetyVest Monitors the Wearer
Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Portalverse' VR Headset Makes Fitness More Fun
Wearable Stress Management Monitors
Stress & Anxiety Monitor App is a Tool That Records Triggers
Off-Grid Adventurer Smartwatches
These New Garmin Smartwatches Offer Precision Tracking
Smart Wearable Pet Trackers
ANOCRD Design Creates the Sustainable GoChip Device for Pets
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Fall-Detecting Smart Watches
The MobileHelp Smart is Always Connected to its Alert System
Kid-Friendly Digital Wearables
Littlebird Marlon is a Wearable Specifically for Young Children
Elevated Tracking Tag Designs
Samsung's SmartTag 2 is Set to Launch with a New Look
Convenient Workout Devices
Twelve South Debuts Options for Enhanced Workouts with Apple Devices
Sweat Fleece Sporty Campaigns
Nike's Don’t Sweat the Tech-nique Campaign Readies for Fall 2023
Life-Logging Digital Journals
The Apple Journal Life Tracker Was Unveiled at WWDC 2023
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
This System Uses a Earpiece & Watch to Help Prompt Mobility
Wellness-Focused AI Watches
Citizen is Launching Its AI-Powered ‘CS Smart Watch' for Wellness
Wearable Conference-Focused Technology
Bizzabo Introduces Klik Experiential for Flagship Events
Durable Low-Energy Item Trackers
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 Boasts Ultra Wideband Technology
Bike-Connected Smartwatch Apps
The Peloton Watch App Uses the Google Wear OS Watch as a Sensor
Pet-Monitoring Activity Trackers
Zeynep Emiroğlu Designs the Pawmate Beacon Collar Concept
Fitness-Tracking Smart Rings
The Ultrahuman Ring Helps Track Health-Related Information
Metabolism-Enhancing Platforms
Signos is a Health-Focused Wearable and App Platform
Wearable Ultrasound Patches
Researchers Have Developed a Way to Offer Real-Time Heart Scans
Hybrid Health-Focused Smartwatches
Garmin's 'Vivomove Trend' Has Officially Launched
Industrial Gesture Control Smartwatches
The SnapSync Band-1 has an Open-Source Build
Health-Focused Smart Rings
Samsung Showcases the Galaxy Ring to Track Health Stats
Fall-Detecting Smart Insoles
These Insoles Analyze Foot Pressure & Movements to Detect Falls
Trainer-Approved Fitness Trackers
The iTOUCH Air 4 Jillian Michaels Edition is Limited-Edition
Electrocardiogram Smartwatch Apps
Garmin Develops its Own Wearable ECG App for Health Monitoring
Luxe Health-Tracking Timepieces
The Withings ScanWatch Nova Has a Stainless Steel Construction
Children-Empowered Adorable Smartwatches
NehNehBaby Introduces the Training Watch for Toddlers
Stride-Assisting Wearables
Evolve MVMT Can Improve a User's Gait
Health-Monitoring Activewear Fabrics
This Fabric Sensing System is Integrated with Electrodes
Activity-Tracking Watch Upgrades
The New MyFitnessPal Updates Allows Users to Track Workouts
Cognitive Performance Measurement Wearables
The 'Pylot' Productivity Wearable Uses EEG
Wellness-Centric Wearable Gadgets
The Apollo Neuro Wearable is Described to be a Wearable Hug
Fitness Tracking Smartwatch Tech
Powered by Polar is Releasing to a Series of Smartwatches
Safety-Conscious Smartwatches
The Moto Watch 100 is an Affordable Safety-Themed Timepiece
Stress-Reducing Screenless Watches
NOWATCH Brings the First "Awareable" to CES 2023
Personalized Fitness Plan Smartwatches
The Amazfit Active Smartwatch Has a BioTracker PPG Sensor
Health-Centric Smart Rings
The Circular Ring Helps Users Better Understand their Overall Health
Perimenopause Support Apps
'Bearable' Helps Women Track and Manage Menopause-Related Symptoms
Health-Centric Smart Timepieces
Fossil's Wear OS 3 Watch is Designed Around Health and Wellness
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Heart-Monitoring Earbuds
Sennheiser's New Innovation are Revolutionizing Audio Technology
Ergonomic Wearable Barcode Scanners
Honeywell Designs the Ring Scanner for Longer Comfort
Smart-Designed Fitness-Tracking Wearables
Xiaomi Unveils Its Latest Smart Band 8
PTSD-Aiding Wearable Technology
Bio Ware is a New Gadget that Helps with Treating PTSD
Wellness Energy-Monitoring Smartwatches
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 Features Body Battery Monitor
Disease-Detecting Medical Wristbands
Teltonika is Developing a Heart Disease-Detecting Band
Integrated Smart Eyewear
The Titan Eyex Has a Fitness Tracker Built Into the Design
Body-Scanning Wellness Subscriptions
Zozofit 2.0 Introduces Body Shape Scanning via a Smartphone
Smartwatch-Compatible Wireless Pumps
The Willow 3.0 Pump is Now Compatible with Apple Watch
Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks
The City University of Hong Kong Designs a Wearable Smelling Gadget
Wearable Gaming-Focused Technology
Team Singularity Partners with Technology Brand GamerTech
Cancer-Detecting Smart Bras
Kemisola Bolarinwa Pioneers a Smart Bra to Detect Breast Cancer
Subscription-Based Smartwatch Makers
Mobvoi Turns its Attention to Subscription Services
Magnetic Band Upgraded Smartwatches
The Upcoming Apple Watch X Will Have Thinner Cases
Contactless Smart Sleep Devices
The 'RemWave Sleep' Detects Sleep Patterns With Wireless Sensors
India-Exclusive Tech Accessories
pTron Launches a New Smartwatch and Earbuds Combination
Movement-Monitoring Smart Pants
These Pants Use Optical Fibers to Detect Wearers' Activities
AI-Assistive Smartwatch Updates
Fossil Group Adds New Assistive Updates to the Wear OS 3