The top October 2017 wearable tech ideas include everything from wearable flashlights to pedestrian safety lights, as well as sensor-equipped space boots that have been designed to help with navigation. While smartwatch designs are still prevalent in this sector, innovative wearables of these kinds are emerging as designers explore the technology in many forward-thinking forms.
Both Bose and Sony recently released a new kind of speaker that is meant to be worn around the neck to provide an immersive audio experience. Also within the realm of speakers, EJTECH initiated a 'Soft Sound' project that turns fabrics into functional speakers, which has the potential to create garments that emit sound that can be heard and felt through vibrations.
Top 25 Wearable Tech Ideas in October
From Connected Pedestrian Lights to Expressive Printed Masks:
Laura McQuarrie — Oct 29, 2017 — Lifestyle
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Connected Pedestrian Lights
The 'Litty' Smart Wearable Light Ensures Visibility When Out at Night
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Precision Wearable Flashlights
The Atomic Beam Flashlight Glove Provides Targeted Illumination
23
Strength-Enhancing Gloves
The Nuada Glove Improves Gripping, Pushing and Lifting When Worn
22
Tap-to-Pay Smartwatches
The Vivo Smartwatch Buys You a Post-Workout Smoothie
21
Rugged Wearable HD Cameras
The 'VENTURE' Wearable Livestream Camera Captures Adventures and More
20
App-Enabled Hydration Monitors
The Sixty Hydration Monitor Can Read Hydration Levels Through Skin
19
Fitness Wearable Headphones
The Fitbit Flyer Wireless Headphones Enable Intense Workouts
18
Contoured Wearable Speakers
The Bose SoundWear Companion Speaker is an Alternative to Headphones
17
Fat-Eliminating Wearables
The Silk'n Lipo Offers Non-Invasive Fat Reduction in 15 Minutes Per Day
16
Wearable Neck Speakers
Sony's SRS-WS1 Speaker Offers Personal Surround Sound
15
Stackable Smartwatch Jewelry
Bytten Stacks Help You Personalize Your Tech
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Wearable Micro Speakers
The Bose Soundlink Micro Speaker Produces Huge Sound in a Small Device
13
Motion-Tracking Artistic Wearables
synapseWear is a Wearable Device That Creates Visualizations
12
Solar Panel-Packed Smartwatches
The 'LunaR' Smartwatch Draws Power from the Sun
11
Connected Multi-Sport Headphones
'Kuaifit' Headphones Provide Coaching Analytics and Motivation
10
Fitness Technology Smartwatches
The Fitbit Ionic Tracks Vitals and Keeps Wearers Connected
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Rhythm-Supporting Wearables
The 'R/M AI System' Ensures You Can Keep Whatever Rhythm You Desire
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Sensor-Laden Space Boots
These Vibrating Boots Use Augmented Reality to Aid Obstacle-Detection
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Connected Panic-Relief Bracelets
'Tedy' is a Connected Bracelet That Helps Children with Autism
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Healthcare Translation Wearables
This Wearable from Fujitsu Does Speech Translation in Real-Time
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Streaming Cellular Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 3 Lets Users Make Calls and Send Messages
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Soft Fabric Speakers
EJTECH's 'Soft Sound' Project Turns Fabrics into Functional Speakers
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Expressive Printed Masks
This 3D-Printed Robotic Mask Reacts to Changes in Facial Expressions
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Temperature-Regulating Timepieces
The 'AirCon' Watch Sends a Blast of Hot or Cool Air
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Nose-Controlled Smartphone Systems
'Itchynose' Can Change a Song When a Nostril is Scratched
Related Ideas
Industrial Design Smartwatches
The 176 CS-500 Smartwatch by Carl Hauser Has a Rugged Form
Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs
The Conceptual 'JUSTWATCH' by Jacek Janiczak is Feature-Rich
Developer-Targeted AR Eyewear
The XREAL Light AR Glasses Connect to the User's Smartphone
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Ksana' Hybrid Smartwatch has an E Ink Display
Rimless Smart Eyewear
Eddie Bauer Smart Eyewear Includes Voice Access to ChatGPT
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Progressive Fabrication Footwear
Assa Studio Limited Launches the Evolve Footwear Capsule
Smartphone-Inspired Accessories
HMD Dropped the Phonecore Range During LFW with Sinead Gorey
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
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
Camera-Equipped AI Earbuds
The Conceptual 'Cell Buds' by Minwoo Kim Capture Environmental Details
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
Sculptural Gondola-Inspired Speakers
The Gondola Bluetooth Speaker Concept is Whimsical
Ultralight Wire-Free AR Glasses
The INMO Air2 Wireless AR Glasses Offers an Immersive Experience
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
Wellness Bone Conduction Wearables
The 'Era Sync' Wearable Device by Luca Persico is Futuristic
AI-Powered Productivity Wearables
The Limitless Pendant Helps Professionals Enhance Productivity
Solar-Powered Hearing Protectors
The 3M WorkTunes Connect + Solar Hearing Protector is a First
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
3D Designer Headset Concepts
The A. EYE AR Glasses by Ho Hyun Rim Help Creative Professionals
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Futuristic Five-in-One Speakers
Sound Stack is the Epitome of a Multi-Functional Bluetooth Speaker
Ultra-Durable Headphone Concepts
This AirPods Ultra Concept by Taiseer Zarruk is Extra-Rugged
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
Sea-Inspired Wireless Earbuds
The Conceptual Bose Wireless TWS Earbuds Have a Stemless Design
Connected Adjustable Tint Sunglasses
The Chamelo Music Shield Smart Glasses are App-Connected
Portable Smart Display Speakers
The 'Zoey' Smart Home Assistant Concept is Multipurpose
TV Screen T-Shirts
The T-Shirt TV Has an Integrated 10-Inch HD Screen
Detachable Amplifier Headphone Concepts
The Nothing Headset (1) by Yungwon Kang is Immersive
AI-Powered Smart Rings
VTouch, Inc. Introduces the Groundbreaking WHSP RING
Auxiliary Display Smart Speakers
The Conceptual Google Omni Smart Speaker Offers Visual Feedback
Emotion-Sensing Eyewear
Emteq Labs 'Sense' Offers AI-Powered Real-Time Analysis
Fashion-Forward Gadgets
This Open-Ear Earbud Concept Serves as a Functional Accessory
Branded eSports Earbuds
These Sony PlayStation Earbuds Have SIE-Developed Wireless Technology
Intelligent Accessible Light Designs
The Conceptual 'Lamptok' Light Supports the Hearing Impaired
Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones
The Conceptual 'FUTUREAHEAD' Headset by Olga Orel is
Light-Up Kidswear
Go-Glow by PatPat Features Fabric-Illuminating Technology
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
Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts
Kusi Boateng-Arthur Introduces the Social Earbud Concept
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
Haute Silicone Headphone Headsets
The Conceptual Comfortably Headphones are Soft and Chic
Future-Facing Smart Home Displays
The 'Overlay' Display by Susanna Kim is Packed with Sensors
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
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
LiDAR-Powered Visual Impairment Headsets
.lumen Glasses Guide Wearers with Haptic Feedback
AI-Fueled Wearable Pins
The Humane AI Pin is Packed with Various Assistive Tech Tools
Practical Apparel Capsules
Hikesity Debuts its Technical Apparel, Influenced by Eastern Design
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Open-Source AI Eyewear
The Frame Glasses by Brilliant Labs Boast a MicroLED Display
Helmet-Borne Communications Modules
This System Adds Communications Capabilities to Bike Helmets
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
Hugo Boss FW 23 Featured Sophia the Robot
Multipurpose Scent-Releasing Wearables
Researchers at Stockholm University Created the 'Nosewise'
AI-Fuelled Everyday Smart Classes
Meta and Ray-Ban Join Forces on the Meta Smart Glasses
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The WatchOut WearPods Smartwatch Has a Multifunctional Design
Senior-Targeted Wearable Devices
Lifeline Canada Debuts 'On The Go with Wandering'
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Game Console Wireless Earbuds
Sony Presents the New Immersive PS5 Earbuds for In-Game Using
Washing Machine-Inspired Speaker Concepts
Hari 3D Designs a Speaker Resembling a Home Appliance
Rugged Vibrant Bluetooth Speakers
Ultimate Ears Presents the Everboom Bluetooth Speaker
Hybrid Fitness Smartwatches
The Moto Watch 40 Strikes a Balance Between Device Styles
Automated Insulin Delivery Wearables
The Tandem Mobi Works with or Without a Smartphone
Headband Display Headphones
The Conceptual Boinc Headphones Show Off Track Info or Graphics
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Safety-Precaution Wearable Airbags
Suzhou Yidaibao Designs the YDB Airbag Belt to Aid Falls
Wearable Avant-Garde Lamps
Rick Owens Presented the Strobe Show Highlighting Bright Helmets
AI Companionship Necklaces
Friend Listens, Responds and Shares Life Experiences with Wearers
Open-Style Air Conduction Earbuds
The JBL Soundgear Sense Let Listeners Hear What's Around Them
Smart Stride-Sssisting Wearables
Hurotics H-Fit Fixes Your Stride for Training Athletes
Audio-Amplifying Glasses
Nuance Glasses Help Those with Hearing Loss
Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players
'The DEVICE' by Alex Casabò Has an Ultra-Industrial Design
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
Smartwatch Protection Bands
Moving Bodies Forward Launched an Impact Protection Band for Watches
Wearable Content Creator Microphones
The Cube-S Wireless Microphone System Has Two Units
Tech Brand Apparel Collections
Nothing Apparel Shows Off its First Drop with a Hat and Coat
Fall-Ready Weatherized Advanced Apparel
nanamica Delivers Heartwarming Life-Tech Wear for FW24
Personalized Health Gadgets
Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
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
Situational Awareness Athlete Earphones
SUUNTO Sonic Bone Conduction Headphones are IP55-Rated
Immersive Scent-Based Devices
Aromajoin Unveiled Two Immersive Scent Devices for VR Gaming
Tremor Therapy Wearables
Cala kIQ Improves the Lives of People with Essential Tremor & Parkinson’s
Enhanced Music Display Headsets
Olga Orel Designs the FUTUREAHEAD Headset with a Display
Collaborative Stealthy Wireless Earbuds
KITH Joins Bose on an Ultra Open Earbud Design
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
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
Earring Earbud Concept Designs
Zhang Yunxib Designs a Concept which is an Earbud Accessory
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond's Phygital Fashion Capsule Can Be Tried on with AR
Transparent TV-Speaker Hybrids
The LG DukeBox is Coming to CES 2024
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems
This System Uses a Earpiece & Watch to Help Prompt Mobility
Sleek Wireless Gaming Earbuds
Sony Unveils a Look at the Pulse Explore Earbuds for Gameplay
Digital Avatar LED Masks
The Qudi Mask 2 Replaces the Human Face with a Pixelated Avatar
AI Sports Training Headsets
The Mojawa HaptiFit Terra Has Bone Conduction Audio and More
Try-On E-Commerce Solutions
Zero10 Launches the New AI-Enabled Try-On Tools for E-Commerce
Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
Sennheisesr Launches its New Modern Wireless Hearing Aids
IoT-Connected Traffic Beacons
This Traffic Beacon Concept Changes According to Needs
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Minimal Wireless Audio Earbuds
ODDICY Presents a Look at the TWIG and TWIG PRO Earbuds
Shell-Inspired Speaker Concepts
AICO Designs Create the Shell Intellgient Speaker Concept
Stealthy Multifunctional Speaker Concepts
Zeta ID Designs the Eko System with Various Functions
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
Hybrid Health-Focused Wearables
Boat's New Ring Delivers Comprehensive Insights on Body Functions
Transformative Textured Fashion
ANREALAGE SS 2024 Features Outfits That Change Color & Pattern
Decor-Centric Speaker Concepts
Eshant Kumbhakarn Designs the Aura Speaker Concept
Customized Spatial Audio Headphones
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Have Immersive Audio
Singing Competition Audio Electronics
The Voice Electronics Take After the Hit ITV Studios Show
Cooling Outdoor Neckbands
The COOLIFY 2S Provides an Immersive Cooling Experience
Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses
The 'iSportWear' from 'ITRI' Monitors Physiological Data
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Heart-Monitoring Earbuds
Sennheiser's New Innovation are Revolutionizing Audio Technology
Cloud Technology-Inspired Fashion
AHLUWALIA Presents the Symphony Unlocked Capsule for FW23
Wireless AI-Adaptive Earbuds
Sony Presents the New Noise Cancelling WF-1000XM5 Earbuds
Integrated Speaker Jackets
The Coperni x Transparent Speaker Jacket Makes Favorite Music Wearable
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
Wearable Weighted Blanket Designs
The Weighted Hoodie By Champion Adds a Feeling of Comfort
LED Light-Integrated Running Belts
Bryan Robbins Designs the Lumabelt to Keep Runners Safe
Color-Changing Smart Fabrics
Researchers at UoW in Ontario Develop a Smart Material
Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks
The City University of Hong Kong Designs a Wearable Smelling Gadget
Next-Gen Solar-Powered Headphones
Urbanista Los Angeles Over-Ear Headphones Have Powerfoyle
Noise-Filtering Motorcycling Headphones
The 'Packtalk Edgephones' Allow For Streamlined Conversing
India-Exclusive Tech Accessories
pTron Launches a New Smartwatch and Earbuds Combination
Wearable Living Room Speakers
The Sony BRAVIA Theater U Wearable TV Speaker Immerses Viewers
Movement-Monitoring Smart Pants
These Pants Use Optical Fibers to Detect Wearers' Activities
Featherlight Low-Cost Earbuds
The Sony WF-C510 Earbuds are the Brand's Smallest and Cheapest Yet
Mixed-Reality Headgear Accessories
CASETiFY Presents a Look at the Bounce Vision Accessories
Stylish Voice Assistant Eyewear
The New Amazon Echo Frames Come in Seven Style Options
Fitness-Focused Sport Headphones
These Creative Outlier Headphones Come in Two Models
Wireless Effigy-Like Earbuds
Just Corseca Launches the New Wireless Earbuds with a Figurine Case