Beyond the Wrist : Unraveling the Tapestry of Smart Wearables in Healthcare-A Decade of Progress and Paradox

Beyond the Wrist : Unraveling the Tapestry of Smart Wearables in Healthcare-A Decade of Progress and Paradox

Sajid S. Shaikh¹*,  J. D.Shaikh² and Dr. V. M. Hemke²

¹Department of Zoology Maulana Azad College Chh. Sambhajinagr

²Department of Zoology Maulana Azad College Chh. Sambhajinagr

²Department of  Zoology Shri. Shivaji Science and Arts College Chikhli.

Email id- sabrsajid@gmail.com

Abstract

Evolution-wise, smart wearables emerged from being simple fitness trackers to advanced tools suitable for chronic illness management, healthcare, and personalized medicine.  This review integrates a decade of research (2014–2024) to analyze the technological progression, therapeutic uses, and moral issues of wearable devices.  Studying over fifty studies, we observe strides in sensors fusion, Al-powered diagnostics and energy scavenging while revealing systemic problems in equity, privacy, and sustainability.  Our findings indicate how dire cross field collaboration is in order to ensure equitable benefits for all humans through newer inventions.

Keywords : Smart wearables,healthcare technology, Al in medicine, sensor fusion, ethical Al, sustainable design

DOI link – https://doi.org/10.69758/GIMRJ/2504I5VXIIIP0080

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