The Exmocare BT2 is a watch but it is not like any ordinary watch. This watch is designed to keep workers on their toes and your boss looking over your shoulders.
The BT2 is designed to measure physiological data. It comes with sensors that detect your heart rate and heart variability, location, body temperature, skin temperature and moisture levels. It then sends all this information, in real time, to a central database through a Bluetooth connection for analysis and your employer can get this data from anywhere in the world. The software, which is updated automatically, runs in the background on your employer's computer and will alert him or her of any unusual, non-productive situations.
TechYahoo says, "The company says BT2 can detect different emotional states, and even differentiate between them. This means that the next time you're telling the boss you're feeling sick, he'll be able to tell if you really need that day off or not. Pretty scary stuff". Scary and pretty invasive indeed!
Watches that Monitor Laziness
Exmocare BT2
Trend Themes
1. Physiological Data Monitoring - Monitoring employees' physiological data in real time to analyze productivity and alert employers of non-productive situations.
2. Emotional State Detection - Detecting and differentiating employees' emotional states to better understand their needs and potentially improve productivity.
3. Invasive Workplace Surveillance - Increasing concerns about the invasion of privacy through the use of wearable technology in the workplace.
Industry Implications
1. Wearable Technology - Opportunities for developing advanced wearable devices for monitoring physiological data and emotional states in the workplace.
2. Employee Management Software - Developing software solutions that analyze real-time data from wearable devices to improve employee productivity and management.
3. Privacy and Ethics Consulting - Providing consulting services to help businesses navigate the ethical implications and privacy concerns related to invasive workplace surveillance.