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Thank you for exploring my academic website. Below you’ll find my references and further resources, scheduling calendars and answers to frequently asked questions pertaining to wearable technology in today’s modern time!

Q: What is driving the idea of integrating wearables into the workplace?

Q: What evidence supports the success of wearables in the work setting?

Q: What rules or policy does the GAO suggest?

Q: What types of wearable technologies are shaping the future?

Q: What key barriers are hindering widespread use of wearable technologies?

A: As society continues to rapidly advance, wearables into the workplace will initiate real time sensors that can detect hazards, assist in motion and delivery, and monitor health. Workplaces are noticing the advantages of these devices as wearables like smart helmets, ergonomic sensors and exoskeletons reduce risk and increase safety standards and productivity.

A: Although the use of wearable technology is currently being monitored, some studies suggest the benefits of proactively detecting and addressing risks to prevent harm to your physical or mental health.

A: The GAO suggests the need for further study into safety standards and ensuring that workers rights and security are not being compromised. The report calls attention to what future studies are needed. Whether federal oversight should be considered or how best to ensure user protection will be further looked into.

A: According to the GAO report, industrial wearables fall into four main categories:

  1. Supporting devices ( exoskeletons and powered gloves that assist with lifting and movement)
     

  2. Monitoring devices ( smart helmets and sensors that track environment or vital signs)
     

  3. Training devices (AR glasses or sensors that give feedback on posture and movements)
     

  4. Tracking devices (GPS-based wearables used to monitor location on worksites)

A: Several barriers are highlighted according to the GAO. These include:

  • Privacy concerns (employees worry about constant tracking)
     

  • Data security risks (many wearables lack robust encryption)
     

  • Cost (high up-front investment for equipment and infrastructure)
     

  • Ease of use and comfort (some devices are cumbersome or intrusive)
     

  • Limited evidence on overall safety benefits due to small or short-term studies

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References

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  • Tate, M. A. (2018). Web wisdom: How to evaluate and create information quality on the web. Taylor & Francis Group.

  • Kokorelias, K. M., Grigorovich, A., Harris, M. T., Rehman, U., Ritchie, L., Levy, A. M., Denecke, K., & McMurray, J. (2024). Longitudinal coadaptation of older adults with wearables and voice-activated virtual assistants: Scoping review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 26, e57258.

  • Lee, E. W. J., Bao, H., Wu, Y. S., et al. (2024). Examining health apps and wearable use in improving physical and mental well-being across U.S., China, and Singapore. Scientific Reports.

  • de Zambotti, M., Rosas, L., Colrain, I. M., & Baker, F. C. (2019). The sleep of the ring: Comparison of the ÅŒURA ring sleep tracker against polysomnography. Behavioral Sleep Medicine, 17(2), 124–136. https://doi.org/10.1080/15402002.2018.1518594

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