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
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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
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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
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Mental Health-Detecting Softwares
The Cognition Kit Resolves Problems Relating to Mental Health
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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
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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
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Ksana' Hybrid Smartwatch has an E Ink Display
Non-Invasive Continuous Glucose Monitors
Know Labs Announces the Groundbreaking KnowU™ Tool
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
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
Multipurpose Diagnostic Health Monitors
Withings BeamO Shows Off a Four-in-One Design at CES 2024
Wearable App-Connected AC Units
The Gloture 'WearCool' Maximizes Cooling When Out of the House
Insight-Offering Smart Rings
The Vera Ring by Vera Health Provides Suggestions to Improve Health
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
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
Japan-Inspired Wearable Watch Rings
Casio and Stasto Stand Stones Present Timepiece Rings
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
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
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
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
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Habit-Building Wearable Devices
The Conceptual 'DAY ONE' Tracker Can Be Attached onto Anything
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
AI-Enabled Posture Wearables
The 'Straight+' Posture Monitoring Wearable Gently Trains the Body
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
Healthy Habit-Promoting Wearables
The Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Has a Rotating Bezel
Wearable Sweat-Analyzing Patches
Sweanty Introduced a New Hydration Monitor that Uses Sweat
Blood Pressure-Tracking Smart Rings
The MOOV Ring Uses AI to Track 14 Different Measurements
Groundbreaking Nutrition Management Platforms
The Drop by Rex.fit is Innovative & Convenient
Ruggedized Sustainable Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is Powered by the S9 SiP
Menopause-Focused Temperature Bands
The Thermaband Zone Offers Battery-Powered Cooling and Warming
Real-Time Hydration Wearables
Geca Tracks Hydration All Day and Alerts Users of Dehydration
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
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
Child-Friendly Safety Smartwatches
The Verizon Gizmo Watch 3 - Adventure Connects Kids to Parents
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Women's Wellness Rings
Evie Ring is a Wearable Seeking FDA Clearance as a Medical Device
AI-Based Baby Wellness Monitors
Inspired by Wearables, Elora Enhances Safety, Well-Being and Care
Slender Metallic Smartwatches
The Apple Watch Series 10 Comes in Titanium and Aluminum
Hybrid Health-Tracking Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Light Offers Health Guidance
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The WatchOut WearPods Smartwatch Has a Multifunctional Design
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Trend Prediction Services
Tagwalk Revolutionizes Fashion Forecasting with a New AI Dashboard
Discreet Biofeedback Brain Trainers
The Flowtime® Brain Tag Captures Ample Data
Flagship Health Wearable Smartwatches
The Google Pixel Watch 2 Integrates FitBit Technology
Hydration-Optimizing Wearable Gadgets
THe hDrop Gen 2 is a Smart Hydration Monitor for Athletes
Anime-Themed Wearable Collections
Xiaomi Debuts the Genshin Impact Edition of the Smart Band 8 Pro
Cohesive Ecosystem Smart Rings
The Samsung Galaxy Ring Made its Debut at MWC 2024
Blood Pressure-Monitoring Smartwatches
The YHE BP Doctor FIT Takes Readings Around the Clock
Senior-Targeted Wearable Devices
Lifeline Canada Debuts 'On The Go with Wandering'
Waterproof Smart Rings
Samsung's Galaxy Ring is a Venture to Move Forward with Galaxy AI
Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables
The Humane Ai Pin Connects Users Without Smartphones
Fashionable Technical Sportswear
Stella Mccartney's 2024 collection Offers Sporting Excellence
Illness-Detecting Smart Rings
Oura Symptom Radar Helps Users Detect Signs of Sickness
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
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
Wearable Stress Management Monitors
Stress & Anxiety Monitor App is a Tool That Records Triggers
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
AI-Driven Fitness Solutions
Wave Company Recently Introduced Its TracMe Innovation to the World
Lifestyle Activity Tracking Apps
The 'Timeline It' App Tracks Virtually Any Activity or Event
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
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
Health-Tracking Sleek Wearables
The Ring One Features a Plethora of Tracking Technology
Toddler-Targeted Smartwatches
The 'NehNehBaby' Training Watch Teaches Children Healthy Habits
Consumer Biowearable Device
Abbott Has Launched LingoTM in the United Kingdom
Senior-Centric Smartwatches
This Standalone Smartwatch Links Seniors With Their Service Providers
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
Recycled Aluminum Smartwatches
The Google Pixel Watch 3 Offers 36-Hours of Use in Battery Saver
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
Motion-Sensing Wristwatches
The Casio Digital Basic GDB500 Series Shares Simple Step Trackers
Size-Replicating Try-On Technologies
Google Shopping Debuts Virtual Dress Try-Ons in the U.S.
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Inclusive Health Apps
Diet Pulse is a Fitness Tool at the Intersection of Tech and Health
AR Fashion Creations
The ETERNITEE AR Platform Enhances Consumer Interaction
Anti-Nausea Smartwatches
EmeTerm Smart Provides Relief from Nausea Without Medication
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
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
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Sweat Fleece Sporty Campaigns
Nike's Don’t Sweat the Tech-nique Campaign Readies for Fall 2023
Haute Health-Minded Smartwatches
The Withings ScanWatch Nova Brilliant is Medical-Grade
Durable Low-Energy Item Trackers
The Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 Boasts Ultra Wideband Technology
Non-Intrusive Hydration Wearables
The Safebeing from Somatix Leverages Remote Patient Monitoring
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
Luxe Health-Tracking Timepieces
The Withings ScanWatch Nova Has a Stainless Steel Construction
Setting-Describing Wearable Cameras
The 'Seekr' Offers AI Support for the Visually Impaired
Real-Time Blood Sugar Monitors
The Dexcom G7 Integrates to Apple Watch with Real-Time Reading
Stride-Assisting Wearables
Evolve MVMT Can Improve a User's Gait
Activity-Tracking Watch Upgrades
The New MyFitnessPal Updates Allows Users to Track Workouts
Cognitive Performance Measurement Wearables
The 'Pylot' Productivity Wearable Uses EEG
Supportive Senior Wearables
The mCareWatch 241 Provides Virtual Patient Monitoring
Hybrid Health-Focused Wearables
Boat's New Ring Delivers Comprehensive Insights on Body Functions
Children-Empowered Adorable Smartwatches
NehNehBaby Introduces the Training Watch for Toddlers
Personalized Fitness Plan Smartwatches
The Amazfit Active Smartwatch Has a BioTracker PPG Sensor
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
Mobility Assistive Wearable Devices
WIRobotics Unveils the WIM Mobility Assist Wearable
Ergonomic Wearable Barcode Scanners
Honeywell Designs the Ring Scanner for Longer Comfort
Wellness Energy-Monitoring Smartwatches
The Garmin Vivoactive 5 Features Body Battery Monitor
Disease-Detecting Medical Wristbands
Teltonika is Developing a Heart Disease-Detecting Band
Hybrid Smart Timepieces
Withings Debuted a 39mm Iteration of its ScanWatch Nova
Tech-Equipped Eyewear Designs
Nautica Debuts a Collection of Smart Eyeglasses with Bluetooth Audio
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
Breathing Disorder Smartwatch Features
Samsung Announced Sleep Apnea Detection for Its Wearables
Wearable Rugby Reports
England’s Red Roses' Apparel Draws Attention to the Gender Gap in Sports
Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks
The City University of Hong Kong Designs a Wearable Smelling Gadget
Magnetic Band Upgraded Smartwatches
The Upcoming Apple Watch X Will Have Thinner Cases
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