Devices that gather and transmit health data from the human body periodically but are not attached continuously, such as Bluetooth enabled pulse ox meters or Wi-Fi-enabled scales. The use of Iota technology to monitor and manage human health and fitness is expanding rapidly. Analysts estimate that 130 million consumers worldwide use fitness trackers today.12 With the rise of smart watches and other wearable devices, the number of connected fitness monitors is expected to exceed 1.3 billion units in 2025.13 The basic technology for fitness monitoring devices—sensors and low-power chips—is well established, and prices are expected to decline as volumes rise. We also expect rapid growth in devices and systems for in-home monitoring of patients, particularly those with chronic conditions such as diabetes. These devices, which may be worn or only used intermittently, have already demonstrated potential to improve health outcomes and reduce health-care costs among patients wi...
Comments
Post a Comment