Aside from just being able to track one's fitness or health levels, the October 2016 wearable tech innovations demonstrate a variety of potential applications for the future of wearables. Some of the most forward-thinking examples include voice-controlled systems, as well as ones that are able to harvest energy for the user while being worn.
While many people are working to create wearable technology pieces that are as small as possible, others are making full-on systems for the body. Examples of this include the SuperSuit for laser tag, as well as the MSI VR One Virtual Reality Backpack System, both of which are ideal for full-body play and game immersion.
'Onyx' is the name of a unique communication device that fuses the future of wearables with the functionality of walkie-talkies of the past, which is just one system that takes cleverly cues from the past.
Top 35 Wearable Tech Ideas in October
From Dog-Tracking Collars to Wireless Fingerprint Systems:
Laura McQuarrie — Oct 29, 2016 — Lifestyle
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Recent Trends in Women's Luxury Watches
From Decorative Dials to Stylish Smartwatches (Sponsored)
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Wearable Wireless Audio Systems
The 'Sound' System Offers Revolutionary Over-Ear Audio Listening
33
Dream-Augmenting Wearables
The 'Lucid Dreamer' Helps Enable Users to Control Their Dreams
32
Whimsical Terrarium Rings
HoKiou Creates 3D Fairytale Scenes Inside Bulbous Rings
31
Wearable VR Computers
The MSI VR One Virtual Reality Backpack System Provides 90-Minutes of Use
30
Hydration-Tracking Wearables
The 'LVL' Wearable Device Keeps Track of Hydration Levels and More
29
Wearable Thermo-Electric Generators
This Wearable Prototype Generates Power From Your Body Heat
28
Lucid Dreaming Wearables
The iBand+ Helps Wearers Sleep Better and Experience Lucid Dreams
27
Contemporary Raver Apparel
The Latest Fyodor Golan Collection Consists of Eye-Catching Club Gear
26
Weather Barrier Jackets
This Tyvek Jacket from Fyber Forma is Made from a Construction Material
25
Heart-Monitoring Smartwatches
This New Alcatel Smartwatch Offers Heart Rate Monitoring On a Budget
24
Connected Children's Wearables
The Brillar Smart Watch is Great for Both Kids and Parents
23
Wearable Fertility Thermometers
The 'Tempdrop' Body Temperature Sensor Keeps Tabs on Fertility
22
Endurance-Increasing Wearables
The Quantlet Enables Athletes to Increase their Exercise Capacity
21
Dog-Tracking Collars
The Link AKC Smart Collar Keeps Dogs from Getting Lost
20
Wearable Hybrid Insulin Pumps
The Medtronic MiniMed 670G Monitors Blood-Glucose Levels and More
19
Sophisticated Steel Activity Trackers
These Watches Have a Luxurious Style That is Also Affordable
18
Whimsical Wearable Tents
The Dress Tents Project Explores the Art Of Wearable Architecture
17
App-Connected Walkie-Talkies
This Two-Way Communication Device Connects People Around the Globe
16
Power-Harnessing Wearables
These Thermoelectric Generators Turn Body Heat into Usable Electricity
15
Wireless Fingerprint Systems
This Fingerprint System Conveys You Information From Phone to Device
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Voice Command Smartwatches
The Sony SR50 is a New Android Smartwatch that Enables Efficiency
13
Wearable Gaming Platforms
The SuperSuit Takes Laser Tag Gear to New, Smart and Heroic Heights
12
Smartwatch Jewelry Collections
The New Bucardo Smartwatch Casings for the Apple Watch are Stylish
11
Wrist-Controlled Robotic Droids
This Special Edition BB-8 Robot Converts Gestures Into Movements
10
Satirical Shooter Watches
Jim Beam's Apple Watch Parodies the Wearable With a Metal Shot Glass
9
Autonomous Smartwatch Designs
The 'SOWATCH' Health Fitness Tracker Monitors Cardiovascular Health
8
Haptic Communicating Wearables
The 'Moment' Device Gives Users Information Through Touch Alone
7
Wearable Camera Stabilizers
This GoPro Camera Stabilizer Ensures Footage Captured is Always Great
6
Stylish Standalone Smartwatches
The Fyver Watch Can Be Used Independently and Without Bluetooth
5
Discreet Ovulation Trackers
Ayda is a Wearable That Takes the Guesswork Out of Fertility-Tracking
4
Children's Fitness Wearables
Garmin's Vivofit Jr. is for Kids Ages Four to Nine
3
3D-Printed Vests
This 3D-Printed Clothing Piece is a Ready-to-Wear Garment
2
Digital Assistant Smartwatches
The Omate Rise 3G Smartwatch Features Connectivity to Amazon Alexa
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High-End Swimmer Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 2 Features Exceptional Tracking in Water
Related Ideas
Conceptual AI-Powered Wearables
The Rabbit R1 AI Watch by Alisher Ashimov is Feature-Rich
Virus-Detecting Smartwatches
Designer Dot's VICLONE Smart Watch Detects Known Viral Infectants
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Ksana' Hybrid Smartwatch has an E Ink Display
Holographic Pet Accessories
The Wild One Introduces Its First-Ever Holographic Print
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Noninvasive Smartwatch Glucose Monitors
Samsung's Galaxy Watch Will Have Advanced Sensors
Smartphone-Inspired Accessories
HMD Dropped the Phonecore Range During LFW with Sinead Gorey
AI-Powered Pet Collars
Personifi AI’s Shazam Band Turns Moods and Movements into Words
Smart Safety Helmets
SmartHat is the Construction Wearable of the Future
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
ChatGPT-Powered Wearable Rings
The 'L-Ring 2' Offers AI-Powered Translation and More
Ultralight Wire-Free AR Glasses
The INMO Air2 Wireless AR Glasses Offers an Immersive Experience
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Multipurpose Diagnostic Health Monitors
Withings BeamO Shows Off a Four-in-One Design at CES 2024
AI-Driven Dog Collars
Halo Collar 3: A Game-Changer in GPS Dog Safety Systems
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
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Multi-Sensory VR Headsets
The 'ORDOVIC' VR Headset by John Han Lee Immerses Using Smells and More
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
AI-Powered Smart Rings
VTouch, Inc. Introduces the Groundbreaking WHSP RING
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
Wearable Robotic Limb Systems
The JIZAI ARMS Robotic Limb System Has Up to Six Arms
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
AI-Powered Smartwatch Designs
Crossbeats Unveils the New 'Crossbeats Nexus' Smartwatch
AI-Enabled Meditation Headbands
The BrainCo 'OxyZen' Monitors Brainwaves, Heart Rate and More
Stealthy Tactical Smartwatches
This Watch Offers a Night Vision Screen & Ballistics Calculation
Omnidirectional VR Treadmills
Virtuix's 'Omni' Enables Seamless Locomotion in Virtual Reality Apps
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
Emotion-Sensing Eyewear
Emteq Labs 'Sense' Offers AI-Powered Real-Time Analysis
Future-Facing Smart Home Displays
The 'Overlay' Display by Susanna Kim is Packed with Sensors
AI-Enabled Posture Wearables
The 'Straight+' Posture Monitoring Wearable Gently Trains the Body
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"
Wearable Skin Sensors
HapSense Helps Scientists Accelerate the Analysis of Cosmetic Products
Spatial Computing Glasses
Rokid's AR Lite Device is Intuitive, Comfortable and Wearable
Wearable AI Smart Rings
The WIZPR RING Can Control a Smart Home Without the Need for a Remote
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
Strength Training Wearables
Whoop's Strength Training Feature Measures a Workout's Muscular Load
Next-Generation Screenless Fitness Monitors
Whoop 4.0 is Stylish, Efficient, and Precise
Blood Pressure-Tracking Smart Rings
The MOOV Ring Uses AI to Track 14 Different Measurements
True Lightweight AR Glasses
Meta Unveiled the 'Orion AR' as its First Dedicated AR Wearable
Wearable Gesture-Based Mouses
The 'Clip Mouse' is Portable, Lightweight and Works on Any Surface
Tech-Enhanced Athlete Wearables
Nike and Hyperice Aim to Enhance Athletes' Warmup and Recovery
Anti-Distraction Communication Devices
The 'Beepberry' Only Works with the Beeper App
AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is Packed with Various Assistive Tech Tools
Athletic Output-Analyzing Wearables
NNOXX One Tracks Muscle Oxygenation and Nitric Oxide Levels
Accessible Titanium Smart Rings
The 'Y-RING' Supports Health Monitoring, Gesture Control and More
Practical Apparel Capsules
Hikesity Debuts its Technical Apparel, Influenced by Eastern Design
Illuminated Geolocation Pet Harnesses
The JK9 Sync Smart Dog Harness Keeps Furry Friends Safe
Helmet-Borne Communications Modules
This System Adds Communications Capabilities to Bike Helmets
Outdoor-Ready Technical Fashion
Arc'teryx's System_A Presents its 5th Drop of Designs
Women's Wellness Rings
Evie Ring is a Wearable Seeking FDA Clearance as a Medical Device
AI-Interactive Smart Rings
The AI-Fueled Wizpr Smart Ring by VTouch has Proximity Sensors
Avatar Motion-Capture Systems
Sony's Mocopi System is Expanding to the American Market
Multipurpose Scent-Releasing Wearables
Researchers at Stockholm University Created the 'Nosewise'
AI-Based Baby Wellness Monitors
Inspired by Wearables, Elora Enhances Safety, Well-Being and Care
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Hybrid Health-Tracking Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Light Offers Health Guidance
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The WatchOut WearPods Smartwatch Has a Multifunctional Design
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Flagship Health Wearable Smartwatches
The Google Pixel Watch 2 Integrates FitBit Technology
Senior-Targeted Wearable Devices
Lifeline Canada Debuts 'On The Go with Wandering'
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Retro Gaming Wearables
The SPACE INVADERS™: My Play Watch Offers Nostalgic Gaming Fun
Hybrid Fitness Smartwatches
The Moto Watch 40 Strikes a Balance Between Device Styles
Health-Tracking Smart Rings
The 'Helio Ring' Monitors Exercise, Sleep and Health Metrics
Automated Insulin Delivery Wearables
The Tandem Mobi Works with or Without a Smartphone
Wearable Athlete Smartphone Controllers
The Easy Control Wearable Remote Streamlines Media Access
AI Companionship Necklaces
Friend Listens, Responds and Shares Life Experiences with Wearers
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
AI-Enabled Smart Eyewear
Lyte 2.0 ChatGPT-Enabled Smart Eyewear Enhances Daily Life
Smart Stride-Sssisting Wearables
Hurotics H-Fit Fixes Your Stride for Training Athletes
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Fall-Detecting Smart Watches
The MobileHelp Smart is Always Connected to its Alert System
AI-Powered Wearables
The Ai Pin Debuted at the Coperni 2024 Spring/Summer Show
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Stylish Multifunctional Item Trackers
The Moto Tag Works with Motorola and Android Smartphones
QR-Code Pet Tracking Devices
Ring Unveils the Ring Pet Tag as a Wearable Tracking Device
Health-Tracking Sleek Wearables
The Ring One Features a Plethora of Tracking Technology
Consumer Biowearable Device
Abbott Has Launched LingoTM in the United Kingdom
Wearable Content Creator Microphones
The Cube-S Wireless Microphone System Has Two Units
Senior-Centric Smartwatches
This Standalone Smartwatch Links Seniors With Their Service Providers
Personalized Health Gadgets
Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
Fall-Ready Weatherized Advanced Apparel
nanamica Delivers Heartwarming Life-Tech Wear for FW24
AI-Powered Dog Collars
The PetPace Health 2.0 Intelligently Tracks Canine Health
All-in-One Wearable Pumps
Willow 360 Enhances Freedom and Flexibility for Nursing Mothers
Worker Injury-Preventing Wearables
Bardavon's 'Preventure' Sensor Enhances Workplace Safety
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Immersive Scent-Based Devices
Aromajoin Unveiled Two Immersive Scent Devices for VR Gaming
Smart Health-Monitoring Dog Collars
The Minitailz Dog Collar Reports Vitals and Tracks Location
Smart Wearable Pet Trackers
ANOCRD Design Creates the Sustainable GoChip Device for Pets
Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables
The BoT Talk Communicator Keeps Kids Connected to Parents
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Branded Haptic Feedback Vests
OWO Annouced a Collaborative Gaming Suit with 'The Crew Motorfest'
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Antihero-Inspired Phone Accessories
HMD Celebrates the New Venom Film with the Smart Outfits
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
This System Uses a Earpiece & Watch to Help Prompt Mobility
Shape-Shifting Vest Designs
TerraOmni Vest (1) Offers a Range of Features to On-the-Go Adventurers
Digital Avatar LED Masks
The Qudi Mask 2 Replaces the Human Face with a Pixelated Avatar
Haute Health-Minded Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is Medical-Grade
Sporty Feminine Smartwatch Models
The Garmin Lily 2 Active is the Brand's Smallest Smartwatch
Durable Low-Energy Item Trackers
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 Boasts Ultra Wideband Technology
Miniature Tile Bluetooth Trackers
Life360 Introduces the Comprehensive Dynamic Tile Bluetooth
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Luxe Health-Tracking Timepieces
The Withings ScanWatch Nova Has a Stainless Steel Construction
Stride-Assisting Wearables
Evolve MVMT Can Improve a User's Gait
Wearable Skin Protection Devices
A.C. Camargo Cancer Center Launches a Wearable UV Detector
Miniature Haptic Communicators
ONECOM's FINTIN V1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Award Winner
Cognitive Performance Measurement Wearables
The 'Pylot' Productivity Wearable Uses EEG
Hybrid Health-Focused Wearables
Boat's New Ring Delivers Comprehensive Insights on Body Functions
Electromagnetic Shielding Apparel
Ohmni Creates Apparel Protecting Wearers from Unseen Waves
AI-Enabled Smart Rings
The NovaSmart Ring is Powered by ChatGPT-4o
Personalized Fitness Plan Smartwatches
The Amazfit Active Smartwatch Has a BioTracker PPG Sensor
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Heart-Monitoring Earbuds
Sennheiser's New Innovation are Revolutionizing Audio Technology
Mobility Assistive Wearable Devices
WIRobotics Unveils the WIM Mobility Assist Wearable
Ergonomic Wearable Barcode Scanners
Honeywell Designs the Ring Scanner for Longer Comfort
Lifelong Wildlife Trackers
The 'KineFox' Can Non-Invasively Monitor Animals For Life
Smart-Designed Fitness-Tracking Wearables
Xiaomi Unveils Its Latest Smart Band 8
Wellness Energy-Monitoring Smartwatches
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 Features Body Battery Monitor
Disease-Detecting Medical Wristbands
Teltonika is Developing a Heart Disease-Detecting Band
Advanced Body-Worn Cameras
Axon Launches New Body Camera with Added Features
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
Wearable Neuromodulation Systems
Avation Medical Secures Funding for U.S. Launch
Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks
The City University of Hong Kong Designs a Wearable Smelling Gadget
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
Fabric-Analyzing Smartphone Devices
This Near-Infrared Spectroscopy System is Advanced
Mixed-Reality Headgear Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a Look at the Bounce Vision Accessories
Improved Smartwatch Operating Systems
Google Rolled Out 'Wear OS 5' With A New Interface
Fitness-Focused Sport Headphones
These Creative Outlier Headphones Come in Two Models
Game-Inspired Haptic Shirts
Ubisoft Joins OWO to Launch a Haptic Feedback Shirt