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What is wearable devices?

A computer attached to a part of the body, such as arms, legs, and head.Also called wearable computer.It can be used by "wearing" instead of "carrying" like a personal computer or smartphone.

It has a variety of shapes, from the most standard watch type like an apple watch, to glasses, hat, ring, headphones, and pendant.Due to recent decreasing computers and weight reduction, there is almost no discomfort even when worn, and it is no longer necessary to operate manually.

Wearable devices are often used for users' actions and health management because they can get information such as physical movements and heart rate as a sensor.

Ideas for Good introduces microchips that stick to nails to warn over -ultraviolet rays, watches that can support developing countries as you exercise, and caps that prevent sleepy driving.