세계의 웨어러블 기술 시장(2026-2036년)

The wearable technology landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from simple fitness trackers to sophisticated devices that seamlessly integrate into our daily lives. This rapidly expanding sector is reshaping how we monitor health, interact with digital information, and enhance our productivity, driven by innovations that blur the lines between technology and fashion. Modern wearables have transcended basic step counting to become comprehensive health monitoring systems. Wearable devices provide information on heartbeat monitoring, quality of sleep, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, oxygen levels, calorie burn, and other information required to keep track of health on a daily basis.

Recent breakthroughs in sensor technology have enabled continuous monitoring capabilities that were previously confined to clinical settings. Blood pressure monitoring has traditionally been a clinical procedure. However, wearables are now offering continuous, non-invasive blood pressure tracking. This advancement represents a paradigm shift toward preventive healthcare, allowing users to receive real-time alerts about potentially dangerous health conditions before they become critical.

One of the most significant trends reshaping the industry is the emergence of ultra-discreet devices, particularly smart rings. One of the biggest trends in 2025 is the push toward minimalism and functionality, particularly with smart rings, which are increasingly becoming the next must-have wearable. These tiny yet powerful devices challenge the dominance of traditional smartwatches by offering comprehensive health tracking in a form factor that resembles everyday jewelry. Smart rings now track heart rate, steps, sleep, and even blood oxygen levels. They provide subtle notifications, allowing users to stay connected without looking at a screen. The appeal lies in their ability to provide continuous monitoring without the bulk or visual distraction of larger devices. Leading brands like Oura, Samsung, and Ultrahuman are driving innovation in this space, with features extending to contactless payments and smart home control.

The integration of artificial intelligence has transformed wearables from passive data collectors to intelligent personal assistants. With AI, wearables now adapt to individual user needs. These devices learn from user data to predict behavior and offer personalized experiences. This evolution enables wearables to provide actionable insights rather than raw data, helping users make informed decisions about their health and lifestyle. In 2024, Realme launched its Realme Watch S2, enabled with AI assistant powered by ChatGPT, which distinguishes this watch from other smartwatches by delivering intelligent answers and assistance directly on the wrist . This represents a broader trend toward conversational interfaces that make technology more accessible and intuitive.

Perhaps the most transformative development in wearables is the maturation of augmented reality glasses. AR wearables have long been seen as the future of interactive tech, but adoption has remained slow up until now due to high costs, clunky designs, and limited real-world uses. However, 2025 is shaping up to be the year when AR glasses and mixed-reality headsets take a significant leap. Major technology companies are investing heavily in making AR glasses more practical and stylish. Meta's collaboration with Ray-Ban has produced smart glasses that seamlessly blend fashion with functionality. The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are by far the best AI wearable we've tested, and even on the AI's off-days (or when they're out of charge) the glasses will always be an exceptionally stylish pair of sunglasses. These devices are moving beyond entertainment applications to become powerful productivity tools. Office workers can use AR glasses for immersive meetings, multi-screen computing, and real-time task management, reducing their dependence on traditional displays. In industrial settings, AR wearables are proving valuable for training, remote assistance, and on-the-job guidance.

The convergence of technology and fashion is creating new opportunities for wearable adoption. Tech brands are partnering with fashion designers to make wearables more stylish. Smart rings, bracelets, and fabrics will be designed not just for performance-but also for aesthetics. This trend addresses one of the primary barriers to wearable adoption: the reluctance to wear devices that look overtly technological. Smart textiles and flexible electronics are emerging as new frontiers, promising wearables that conform naturally to the human body. Future developments might include: Flexible and stretchable devices: Wearables that conform to the human body for ultimate comfort. These innovations could lead to entirely new categories of wearables integrated into clothing and accessories.

Wearables are increasingly serving as gateways to digital services, particularly in commerce and smart home control. Contactless payment devices like NFC-enabled rings and bands are replacing wallets. Expect broader adoption of secure, wearable payment tech integrated with banking apps. This functionality transforms wearables from monitoring devices into essential tools for daily interactions.

Despite rapid advancement, the wearable industry faces significant challenges. Privacy and data security concerns remain paramount as devices collect increasingly sensitive biometric information. Battery life continues to be a limiting factor, particularly for feature-rich devices like AR glasses. Additionally, the industry must address sustainability concerns as the number of connected devices grows exponentially. The future promises even more ambitious innovations. Advanced biometrics: Wearables capable of detecting diseases or infections early could revolutionize preventive medicine. Implantable devices may offer continuous monitoring without the need for external hardware, though they raise new questions about privacy and bodily autonomy.

"The Global Wearable Technology Market 2026-2036" is a comprehensive 1,200-page market report providing an exhaustive analysis of the wearable technology ecosystem from 2026 to 2036, offering unprecedented insights into market dynamics, emerging technologies, and future growth opportunities across consumer electronics, medical applications, and industrial sectors. As the industry evolves beyond traditional fitness trackers and smartwatches, new form factors including smart rings, AR glasses, electronic textiles, and flexible sensors are reshaping market landscapes. This report delivers critical intelligence on market drivers, technological innovations, competitive positioning, and regulatory challenges that will define the next decade of wearable technology development.

Our in-depth analysis covers flexible and stretchable electronics, advanced materials including graphene and MXenes, energy harvesting solutions, and breakthrough manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing and roll-to-roll processing. With detailed company profiles of over 700 industry leaders and emerging players, comprehensive market forecasts, and technology roadmaps, this report serves as an essential resource for investors, manufacturers, healthcare providers, and technology developers seeking to capitalize on the $500+ billion wearable technology opportunity.

Report contents include:

• Market Leadership Analysis: Comprehensive evaluation of market leaders by segment and shipment volume
• Continuous Monitoring Trends: Real-time health tracking capabilities and remote patient monitoring evolution
• Market Mapping: Complete ecosystem mapping of wearable electronics and sensor technologies
• Flexible Electronics Transition: From rigid circuit boards to stretchable, conformable electronic systems
  • Artificial Skin Development: Emerging technologies for gesture recognition and tactile sensing
• Metaverse Integration: Role of wearables in virtual and augmented reality ecosystems
• Textile Industry Convergence: Integration of electronics into traditional textile manufacturing
• Advanced Materials Innovation: Graphene, carbon nanotubes, and next-generation conductive materials
• Market Growth Projections: Detailed forecasts for flexible and stretchable electronics segments
• Investment Analysis: Funding trends, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships 2019-2025
• Sustainability Initiatives: Environmental impact and circular economy approaches
• Technology Analysis:
  • Wearable Technology Definitions: Comprehensive classification and sensing capabilities overview
  • Form Factor Evolution: Smart watches, bands, glasses, clothing, patches, rings, hearables, and head-mounted devices
  • Advanced Sensor Technologies: Motion sensors, optical sensors, force sensors, strain sensors, chemical sensors, biosensors, and quantum sensors
  • Cutting-Edge Manufacturing: Printed electronics, 3D electronics, digital/analog printing, in-mold electronics, and roll-to-roll processing
  • Materials Innovation: Conductive inks, printable semiconductors, flexible substrates, thin-film batteries, and energy harvesting solutions
  • Component Integration: Flexible ICs, printed PCBs, sustainable materials, and bio-compatible solutions
• Consumer Electronics Market Analysis:
  • Market Drivers: Health consciousness, IoT integration, and lifestyle enhancement trends
  • Wearable Sensors: Comprehensive analysis of sensor types, technologies, and market opportunities
  • Consumer Acceptance: Adoption patterns, user preferences, and behavioral insights
  • Wrist-Worn Devices: Smartwatches, fitness trackers, and health monitoring innovations
  • Advanced Biometric Sensing: Blood pressure monitoring, glucose tracking, and respiratory analysis
  • Sports & Fitness Applications: Performance optimization and real-time coaching systems
  • Hearables Market: Audio enhancement, hearing assistance, and biometric monitoring capabilities
  • Sleep Technology: Smart rings, headbands, and comprehensive sleep analysis systems
  • Emerging Segments: Pet wearables, military applications, and industrial monitoring solutions
  • Market Forecasts: Volume and revenue projections by product category 2026-2036
  • Competitive Landscape: Detailed profiles of 131 leading companies and emerging players
• Medical & Healthcare Applications:
  • Digital Health Revolution: Regulatory frameworks and clinical validation requirements
  • Electronic Skin Patches: Electrochemical biosensors, temperature monitoring, and drug delivery systems
  • Glucose Monitoring: Continuous monitoring technologies, minimally-invasive sensors, and market outlook
  • Cardiovascular Monitoring: ECG sensors, PPG technology, and remote cardiac care solutions
  • Specialized Applications: Pregnancy monitoring, hydration tracking, and sweat analysis systems
  • Wearable Robotics: Exoskeletons, prosthetics, and rehabilitation technologies
  • Smart Healthcare Devices: Contact lenses, wound care, digital therapeutics, and femtech innovations
  • Market Projections: Healthcare wearables volume and revenue forecasts through 2036
  • Regulatory Challenges: FDA approval processes, data privacy, and clinical trial requirements
  • Company Analysis: 341 detailed profiles of medical device manufacturers and technology innovators
• Gaming, Entertainment & AR/VR Technologies:
  • Extended Reality Evolution: VR, AR, MR, and XR technology classifications and applications
  • Display Technologies: OLED microdisplays, miniLED, microLED, and transparent display innovations
  • Optical Systems: Combiners, waveguides, and advanced lens technologies for immersive experiences
  • Motion Tracking: Controllers, sensing systems, and spatial computing capabilities
  • Market Forecasts: Gaming and entertainment wearables growth projections 2026-2036
  • Industry Players: 96 company profiles covering major platforms and emerging technologies
• Electronic Textiles & Smart Apparel:
  • Market Transformation: Integration of electronics into traditional textile manufacturing
  • Manufacturing Innovation: Conductive yarns, inks, polymers, and advanced materials integration
  • Applications Portfolio: Temperature regulation, therapeutic products, sports performance, and military applications
  • Power Solutions: Energy harvesting, flexible batteries, and wireless charging technologies
  • Market Forecasts: E-textiles volume and revenue projections with detailed segmentation
  • Industry Analysis: 152 company profiles spanning textile manufacturers and technology providers
• Energy Storage & Harvesting Solutions:
  • Battery Innovation: Flexible lithium-ion, printed batteries, solid-state technologies, and stretchable power systems
  • Energy Harvesting: Photovoltaics, thermoelectric, piezoelectric, and triboelectric energy generation
  • Manufacturing Techniques: 3D printing, roll-to-roll processing, and advanced fabrication methods
  • Performance Metrics: Energy density, power density, cycle life, and flexibility characteristics
  • Market Projections: Energy solutions market sizing and growth forecasts
  • Technology Leaders: 45 detailed company profiles covering battery manufacturers and energy harvesting innovators
• Market Intelligence & Strategic Analysis:
  • Technology Roadmaps: 10-year development timelines for key wearable categories
  • Investment Landscape: Venture capital trends, merger & acquisition activity, and strategic partnerships
  • Regional Analysis: Market development across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and emerging markets
  • Competitive Dynamics: Market share analysis, pricing strategies, and competitive positioning
  • Regulatory Environment: Standards development, safety requirements, and international compliance
  • Supply Chain Analysis: Component sourcing, manufacturing locations, and logistics considerations
  • Risk Assessment: Technology risks, market risks, and regulatory challenges
  • Strategic Recommendations: Market entry strategies, investment priorities, and growth opportunities

The report profiles >700 companies across the wearable technology value chain, from component manufacturers to end-product developers. It provides detailed analysis of market leaders and innovative startups advancing the field through technological breakthroughs and novel applications. Companies profiled include Abbott Diabetes Care, AIKON Health, Artinis Medical Systems, Biobeat Technologies, Biosency, BLOOM43, Bosch Sensortec, Cala Health, Cerca Magnetics, Cosinuss, Datwyler, Dexcom, DigiLens, Dispelix, Doublepoint, EarSwitch, Emteq Limited, Epicore Biosystems, Equivital, HTC, IDUN Technologies, IQE, Infi-Tex, Jade Bird Display, Know Labs, Kokoon, Lenovo, LetinAR, Liquid Wire, Lumus, Lynx, Mateligent GmbH, MICLEDI, MICROOLED, Mojo Vision, Nanoleq, Nanusens, NeuroFusion, Oorym, Optinvent, OQmented, Orpyx, Ostendo Technologies, Output Sports, PKVitality, PragmatIC, PROPHESEE, Pulsetto, Quantune, RayNeo (TCL), Raynergy Tek, Rebee Health, Rhaeos Inc, Sefar, Segotia, Sony, STMicroelectronics, StretchSense, Tacterion, TDK, Teveri, The Metaverse Standards Forum, TriLite Technologies, TruLife Optics, UNA Watch, Valencell, Vitality, VitreaLab, VividQ, Wearable Devices Ltd., WHOOP, Wisear, Withings Health Solutions, XSensio, Xpanceo, Zero Point Motion, Zimmer and Peacock and more......

This comprehensive report combines quantitative market data with qualitative insights, featuring over 400 figures and tables, detailed SWOT analyses, and expert commentary on emerging trends. Essential for stakeholders across the wearable technology value chain seeking to understand market dynamics and capitalize on growth opportunities in this rapidly evolving industry.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• 1.1. The evolution of electronics
• 1.2. The wearables revolution
• 1.3. The wearable technology market
• 1.4. Wearable market leaders
• 1.5. Continuous monitoring
• 1.6. Key trends in wearable technology
  • 1.6.1. The Rise of Biointegrated Computing
  • 1.6.2. Neural Interface Evolution and Brain-Computer Symbiosis
  • 1.6.3. Ambient and Invisible Computing Integration
  • 1.6.4. Precision Health and Predictive Analytics
  • 1.6.5. Extended Reality and Spatial Computing
  • 1.6.6. Emotional and Mental State Monitoring
  • 1.6.7. Sustainable and Biodegradable Wearables
  • 1.6.8. Collective Intelligence and Swarm Computing
  • 1.6.9. Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics
  • 1.6.10. Privacy-Preserving and Edge Computing
  • 1.6.11. Integration with Smart Environments
• 1.7. Market map for wearable electronics and sensors
• 1.8. From rigid to flexible and stretchable
• 1.9. Flexible and stretchable electronics in wearables
• 1.10. Stretchable artificial skin
• 1.11. Role in the metaverse
• 1.12. Wearable electronics in the textiles industry
• 1.13. New conductive materials
• 1.14. Entertainment
• 1.15. Growth in flexible and stretchable electronics market
  • 1.15.1. Recent growth in Printed, flexible and stretchable products
  • 1.15.2. Future growth
  • 1.15.3. Advanced materials as a market driver
  • 1.15.4. Growth in remote health monitoring and diagnostics
• 1.16. Innovations at CES 2021-2025
• 1.17. Investment funding and buy-outs 2019-2025
• 1.18. Flexible hybrid electronics (FHE)
• 1.19. Sustainability in wearable technology

2. INTRODUCTION

• 2.1. Introduction
  • 2.1.1. What is wearable technology?
    • 2.1.1.1. Wearable sensing
      • 2.1.1.1.1. Types
      • 2.1.1.1.2. Market trends in wearable sensors
      • 2.1.1.1.3. Markets
• 2.2. Form factors
  • 2.2.1. Smart Watches
  • 2.2.2. Smart Bands
  • 2.2.3. Smart Glasses
  • 2.2.4. Smart Clothing
  • 2.2.5. Smart Patches
  • 2.2.6. Smart Rings
  • 2.2.7. Hearables
  • 2.2.8. Head-Mounted
  • 2.2.9. Smart Insoles
• 2.3. Wearable sensors
  • 2.3.1. Motion Sensors
    • 2.3.1.1. Overview
    • 2.3.1.2. Technology and Components
      • 2.3.1.2.1. Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs)
        • 2.3.1.2.1.1. MEMs accelerometers
        • 2.3.1.2.1.2. MEMS Gyroscopes
        • 2.3.1.2.1.3. IMUs in smart-watches
      • 2.3.1.2.2. Tunneling magnetoresistance sensors (TMR)
    • 2.3.1.3. Applications
  • 2.3.2. Optical Sensors
    • 2.3.2.1. Overview
    • 2.3.2.2. Technology and Components
      • 2.3.2.2.1. Photoplethysmography (PPG)
      • 2.3.2.2.2. Spectroscopy
      • 2.3.2.2.3. Photodetectors
    • 2.3.2.3. Applications
      • 2.3.2.3.1. Heart Rate Optical Sensors
      • 2.3.2.3.2. Pulse Oximetry Optical Sensors
        • 2.3.2.3.2.1. Blood oxygen measurement
        • 2.3.2.3.2.2. Wellness and Medical Applications
        • 2.3.2.3.2.3. Consumer Pulse Oximetry
        • 2.3.2.3.2.4. Pediatric Applications
        • 2.3.2.3.2.5. Skin Patches
      • 2.3.2.3.3. Blood Pressure Optical Sensors
        • 2.3.2.3.3.1. Commercialization
        • 2.3.2.3.3.2. Oscillometric blood pressure measurement
        • 2.3.2.3.3.3. Combination of PPG and ECG
        • 2.3.2.3.3.4. Non-invasive Blood Pressure Sensing
        • 2.3.2.3.3.5. Blood Pressure Hearables
      • 2.3.2.3.4. Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring Optical Sensors
        • 2.3.2.3.4.1. Overview
        • 2.3.2.3.4.2. Other Optical Approaches
      • 2.3.2.3.5. fNIRS Optical Sensors
        • 2.3.2.3.5.1. Overview
        • 2.3.2.3.5.2. Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • 2.3.3. Force Sensors
    • 2.3.3.1. Overview
      • 2.3.3.1.1. Piezoresistive force sensing
      • 2.3.3.1.2. Thin film pressure sensors
    • 2.3.3.2. Technology and Components
      • 2.3.3.2.1. Materials
      • 2.3.3.2.2. Piezoelectric polymers
      • 2.3.3.2.3. Temperature sensing and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) integration
      • 2.3.3.2.4. Wearable force and pressure sensors
  • 2.3.4. Strain Sensors
    • 2.3.4.1. Overview
    • 2.3.4.2. Technology and Components
    • 2.3.4.3. Applications
      • 2.3.4.3.1. Healthcare
      • 2.3.4.3.2. Wearable Strain Sensors
      • 2.3.4.3.3. Temperature Sensors
  • 2.3.5. Chemical Sensors
    • 2.3.5.1. Overview
    • 2.3.5.2. Optical Chemical Sensors
    • 2.3.5.3. Technology and Components
      • 2.3.5.3.1. Continuous Glucose Monitoring
      • 2.3.5.3.2. Commercial CGM systems
    • 2.3.5.4. Applications
      • 2.3.5.4.1. Sweat-based glucose monitoring
      • 2.3.5.4.2. Tear glucose measurement
      • 2.3.5.4.3. Salivary glucose monitoring
      • 2.3.5.4.4. Breath analysis for glucose monitoring
      • 2.3.5.4.5. Urine glucose monitoring
  • 2.3.6. Biosensors
    • 2.3.6.1. Overview
    • 2.3.6.2. Applications
      • 2.3.6.2.1. Wearable Alcohol Sensors
      • 2.3.6.2.2. Wearable Lactate Sensors
      • 2.3.6.2.3. Wearable Hydration Sensors
      • 2.3.6.2.4. Smart diaper technology
      • 2.3.6.2.5. Ultrasound technology
      • 2.3.6.2.6. Microneedle technology for continuous fluid sampling
  • 2.3.7. Quantum Sensors
    • 2.3.7.1. Magnetometry
    • 2.3.7.2. Tunneling magnetoresistance sensors
    • 2.3.7.3. Chip-scale atomic clocks
  • 2.3.8. Wearable Electrodes
    • 2.3.8.1. Overview
    • 2.3.8.2. Applications
      • 2.3.8.2.1. Skin Patches and E-textiles
    • 2.3.8.3. Technology and Components
      • 2.3.8.3.1. Electrode Selection
      • 2.3.8.3.2. E-textiles
      • 2.3.8.3.3. Microneedle electrodes
      • 2.3.8.3.4. Electronic Skins
    • 2.3.8.4. Applications
      • 2.3.8.4.1. Electrocardiogram (ECG) wearable electrodes
      • 2.3.8.4.2. Electroencephalography (EEG) wearable electrodes represent
      • 2.3.8.4.3. Electromyography (EMG) wearable electrodes
      • 2.3.8.4.4. Bioimpedance wearable electrodes

3. MANUFACTURING METHODS

• 3.1. Comparative analysis
• 3.2. Printed electronics
  • 3.2.1. Technology description
  • 3.2.2. SWOT analysis
• 3.3. 3D electronics
  • 3.3.1. Technology description
  • 3.3.2. SWOT analysis
• 3.4. Analogue printing
  • 3.4.1. Technology description
  • 3.4.2. SWOT analysis
• 3.5. Digital printing
  • 3.5.1. Technology description
  • 3.5.2. SWOT analysis
• 3.6. In-mold electronics (IME)
  • 3.6.1. Technology description
  • 3.6.2. SWOT analysis
• 3.7. Roll-to-roll (R2R)
  • 3.7.1. Technology description
  • 3.7.2. SWOT analysis

4. MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS

• 4.1. Component attachment materials
  • 4.1.1. Conductive adhesives
  • 4.1.2. Biodegradable adhesives
  • 4.1.3. Magnets
  • 4.1.4. Bio-based solders
  • 4.1.5. Bio-derived solders
  • 4.1.6. Recycled plastics
  • 4.1.7. Nano adhesives
  • 4.1.8. Shape memory polymers
  • 4.1.9. Photo-reversible polymers
  • 4.1.10. Conductive biopolymers
  • 4.1.11. Traditional thermal processing methods
  • 4.1.12. Low temperature solder
  • 4.1.13. Reflow soldering
  • 4.1.14. Induction soldering
  • 4.1.15. UV curing
  • 4.1.16. Near-infrared (NIR) radiation curing
  • 4.1.17. Photonic sintering/curing
  • 4.1.18. Hybrid integration
• 4.2. Conductive inks
  • 4.2.1. Metal-based conductive inks
  • 4.2.2. Nanoparticle inks
  • 4.2.3. Silver inks
  • 4.2.4. Particle-Free conductive ink
  • 4.2.5. Copper inks
  • 4.2.6. Gold (Au) ink
  • 4.2.7. Conductive polymer inks
  • 4.2.8. Liquid metals
  • 4.2.9. Companies
• 4.3. Printable semiconductors
  • 4.3.1. Technology overview
  • 4.3.2. Advantages and disadvantages
  • 4.3.3. SWOT analysis
• 4.4. Printable sensing materials
  • 4.4.1. Overview
  • 4.4.2. Types
  • 4.4.3. SWOT analysis
• 4.5. Flexible Substrates
  • 4.5.1. Flexible plastic substrates
    • 4.5.1.1. Types of materials
    • 4.5.1.2. Flexible (bio) polyimide PCBs
  • 4.5.2. Paper substrates
    • 4.5.2.1. Overview
  • 4.5.3. Glass substrates
    • 4.5.3.1. Overview
  • 4.5.4. Textile substrates
• 4.6. Flexible ICs
  • 4.6.1. Description
  • 4.6.2. Flexible metal oxide ICs
  • 4.6.3. Comparison of flexible integrated circuit technologies
  • 4.6.4. SWOT analysis
• 4.7. Printed PCBs
  • 4.7.1. Description
  • 4.7.2. High-Speed PCBs
  • 4.7.3. Flexible PCBs
  • 4.7.4. 3D Printed PCBs
  • 4.7.5. Sustainable PCBs
• 4.8. Thin film batteries
  • 4.8.1. Technology description
  • 4.8.2. SWOT analysis
• 4.9. Energy harvesting
  • 4.9.1. Approaches
  • 4.9.2. Perovskite photovoltaics
  • 4.9.3. Applications
  • 4.9.4. SWOT analysis

5. CONSUMER ELECTRONICS WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

• 5.1. Market drivers and trends
• 5.2. Wearable sensors
  • 5.2.1. Types
  • 5.2.2. Wearable sensor technologies
  • 5.2.3. Opportunities
  • 5.2.4. Consumer acceptance
  • 5.2.5. Healthcare
  • 5.2.6. Trends
• 5.3. Wearable actuators
  • 5.3.1. Applications
  • 5.3.2. Types
  • 5.3.3. Electrical stimulation technologies
  • 5.3.4. Regulations
  • 5.3.5. Batteries
  • 5.3.6. Wireless communication technologies
• 5.4. Recent market developments
• 5.5. Wrist-worn wearables
  • 5.5.1. Overview
  • 5.5.2. Recent developments and future outlook
  • 5.5.3. Wrist-worn sensing technologies
  • 5.5.4. Activity tracking
  • 5.5.5. Advanced biometric sensing
    • 5.5.5.1. Blood oxygen and respiration rate
    • 5.5.5.2. Established sensor hardware
    • 5.5.5.3. Blood Pressure
    • 5.5.5.4. Spectroscopic technologies
    • 5.5.5.5. Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring
    • 5.5.5.6. Minimally invasive glucose monitoring
  • 5.5.6. Wrist-worn communication technologies
  • 5.5.7. Luxury and traditional watch industry
  • 5.5.8. Smart-strap technologies
  • 5.5.9. Driver monitoring technologies
  • 5.5.10. Sports-watches, smart-watches and fitness trackers
    • 5.5.10.1. Sensing
    • 5.5.10.2. Actuating
    • 5.5.10.3. SWOT analysis
  • 5.5.11. Health monitoring
  • 5.5.12. Energy harvesting for powering smartwatches
  • 5.5.13. Main producers and products
• 5.6. Sports and fitness
  • 5.6.1. Overview
  • 5.6.2. Wearable devices and apparel
  • 5.6.3. Skin patches
  • 5.6.4. Products
• 5.7. Hearables
  • 5.7.1. Hearing assistance technologies
    • 5.7.1.1. Products
  • 5.7.2. Technology advancements
  • 5.7.3. Assistive Hearables
    • 5.7.3.1. Biometric Monitoring
  • 5.7.4. SWOT analysis
  • 5.7.5. Health & Fitness Hearables
  • 5.7.6. Multimedia Hearables
  • 5.7.7. Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • 5.7.8. Biometric Monitoring
    • 5.7.8.1. Sensors
    • 5.7.8.2. Heart Rate Monitoring in Sports Headphones
    • 5.7.8.3. Integration into hearing assistance
    • 5.7.8.4. Advanced Sensing Technologies
    • 5.7.8.5. Blood pressure hearables
    • 5.7.8.6. Sleep monitoring market
  • 5.7.9. Companies and products
• 5.8. Sleep trackers and wearable monitors
  • 5.8.1. Built in function in smart watches and fitness trackers
  • 5.8.2. Smart rings
  • 5.8.3. Headbands
  • 5.8.4. Sleep monitoring devices
    • 5.8.4.1. Companies and products
• 5.9. Pet and animal wearables
• 5.10. Military wearables
• 5.11. Industrial and workplace monitoring
  • 5.11.1. Products
• 5.12. Global market forecasts
  • 5.12.1. Volume
  • 5.12.2. Revenues
• 5.13. Market challenges
• 5.14. Company profiles (131 company profiles)

6. MEDICAL AND HEALTHCARE WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

• 6.1. Market drivers
• 6.2. Current state of the art
  • 6.2.1. Wearables for Digital Health
  • 6.2.2. Wearable medical device products
  • 6.2.3. Temperature and respiratory rate monitoring
• 6.3. Wearable and health monitoring and rehabilitation
  • 6.3.1. Market overview
  • 6.3.2. Companies and products
• 6.4. Electronic skin patches
  • 6.4.1. Electrochemical biosensors
  • 6.4.2. Printed pH sensors
  • 6.4.3. Printed batteries
  • 6.4.4. Materials
    • 6.4.4.1. Summary of advanced materials
  • 6.4.5. Temperature and respiratory rate monitoring
    • 6.4.5.1. Market overview
    • 6.4.5.2. Companies and products
  • 6.4.6. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
    • 6.4.6.1. Market overview
  • 6.4.7. Minimally-invasive CGM sensors
    • 6.4.7.1. Technologies
  • 6.4.8. Non-invasive CGM sensors
    • 6.4.8.1. Commercial devices
    • 6.4.8.2. Companies and products
  • 6.4.9. Cardiovascular monitoring
    • 6.4.9.1. Market overview
    • 6.4.9.2. ECG sensors
      • 6.4.9.2.1. Companies and products
    • 6.4.9.3. PPG sensors
      • 6.4.9.3.1. Companies and products
  • 6.4.10. Pregnancy and newborn monitoring
    • 6.4.10.1. Market overview
    • 6.4.10.2. Companies and products
  • 6.4.11. Hydration sensors
    • 6.4.11.1. Market overview
    • 6.4.11.2. Companies and products
  • 6.4.12. Wearable sweat sensors (medical and sports)
    • 6.4.12.1. Market overview
    • 6.4.12.2. Companies and products
• 6.5. Wearable drug delivery
  • 6.5.1. Companies and products
• 6.6. Cosmetics patches
  • 6.6.1. Companies and products
• 6.7. Femtech devices
  • 6.7.1. Companies and products
• 6.8. Smart footwear for health monitoring
  • 6.8.1. Companies and products
• 6.9. Smart contact lenses and smart glasses for visually impaired
  • 6.9.1. Companies and products
• 6.10. Smart woundcare
  • 6.10.1. Companies and products
• 6.11. Smart diapers
  • 6.11.1. Companies and products
• 6.12. Wearable robotics-exo-skeletons, bionic prostheses, exo-suits, and body worn collaborative robots
  • 6.12.1. Companies and products
• 6.13. Global market forecasts
  • 6.13.1. Volume
  • 6.13.2. Revenues
• 6.14. Market challenges
• 6.15. Company profiles (341 company profiles)

7. GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY (VR/AR/MR)

• 7.1. Introduction
• 7.2. Classification of VR, AR, MR, and XR
  • 7.2.1. XR controllers and sensing systems
  • 7.2.2. XR positional and motion tracking systems
  • 7.2.3. Wearable technology for XR
  • 7.2.4. Wearable Gesture Sensors for XR
  • 7.2.5. Edge Sensing and AI
  • 7.2.6. VR Technology
    • 7.2.6.1. Overview
    • 7.2.6.2. VR Headset Types
    • 7.2.6.3. Future outlook for VR technology
    • 7.2.6.4. VR Lens Technology
    • 7.2.6.5. VR challenges
    • 7.2.6.6. Market growth
  • 7.2.7. AR Technology
    • 7.2.7.1. Overview
    • 7.2.7.2. AR and MR distinction
    • 7.2.7.3. AR for Assistive Technology
    • 7.2.7.4. Consumer AR market
    • 7.2.7.5. Optics Technology for AR and VR
      • 7.2.7.5.1. Optical Combiners
    • 7.2.7.6. AR display technology
    • 7.2.7.7. Challenges
  • 7.2.8. Metaverse
  • 7.2.9. Mixed Reality (MR) smart glasses
  • 7.2.10. OLED microdisplays
    • 7.2.10.1. MiniLED
      • 7.2.10.1.1. High dynamic range miniLED displays
      • 7.2.10.1.2. Quantum dot films for miniLED displays
    • 7.2.10.2. MicroLED
      • 7.2.10.2.1. Integration
      • 7.2.10.2.2. Transfer technologies
      • 7.2.10.2.3. MicroLED display specifications
      • 7.2.10.2.4. Advantages
      • 7.2.10.2.5. Transparency
      • 7.2.10.2.6. Costs
      • 7.2.10.2.7. MicroLED contact lenses
      • 7.2.10.2.8. Products
      • 7.2.10.2.9. VR and AR MicroLEDs
• 7.3. Global market forecasts
  • 7.3.1. Volume
  • 7.3.2. Revenues
• 7.4. Company profiles (96 company profiles)

8. ELECTRONIC TEXTILES (E-TEXTILES) AND SMART APPAREL

• 8.1. Macro-trends
• 8.2. Market drivers
• 8.3. SWOT analysis
• 8.4. Performance requirements for E-textiles
• 8.5. Growth prospects for electronic textiles
• 8.6. Textiles in the Internet of Things
• 8.7. Types of E-Textile products
  • 8.7.1. Embedded e-textiles
  • 8.7.2. Laminated e-textiles
• 8.8. Materials and components
  • 8.8.1. Integrating electronics for E-Textiles
    • 8.8.1.1. Textile-adapted
    • 8.8.1.2. Textile-integrated
    • 8.8.1.3. Textile-based
  • 8.8.2. Manufacturing of E-textiles
    • 8.8.2.1. Integration of conductive polymers and inks
    • 8.8.2.2. Integration of conductive yarns and conductive filament fibers
    • 8.8.2.3. Integration of conductive sheets
  • 8.8.3. Flexible and stretchable electronics
  • 8.8.4. E-textiles materials and components
    • 8.8.4.1. Conductive and stretchable fibers and yarns
      • 8.8.4.1.1. Production
      • 8.8.4.1.2. Metals
      • 8.8.4.1.3. Carbon materials and nanofibers
        • 8.8.4.1.3.1. Graphene
        • 8.8.4.1.3.2. Carbon nanotubes
        • 8.8.4.1.3.3. Nanofibers
    • 8.8.4.2. Mxenes
    • 8.8.4.3. Hexagonal boron-nitride (h-BN)/Bboron nitride nanosheets (BNNSs)
    • 8.8.4.4. Conductive polymers
      • 8.8.4.4.1. PDMS
      • 8.8.4.4.2. PEDOT: PSS
      • 8.8.4.4.3. Polypyrrole (PPy)
      • 8.8.4.4.4. Conductive polymer composites
      • 8.8.4.4.5. Ionic conductive polymers
    • 8.8.4.5. Conductive inks
      • 8.8.4.5.1. Aqueous-Based Ink
      • 8.8.4.5.2. Solvent-Based Ink
      • 8.8.4.5.3. Oil-Based Ink
      • 8.8.4.5.4. Hot-Melt Ink
      • 8.8.4.5.5. UV-Curable Ink
      • 8.8.4.5.6. Metal-based conductive inks
        • 8.8.4.5.6.1. Nanoparticle ink
        • 8.8.4.5.6.2. Silver inks
          • 8.8.4.5.6.2.1. Silver flake
          • 8.8.4.5.6.2.2. Silver nanoparticle ink
          • 8.8.4.5.6.2.3. Formulation
          • 8.8.4.5.6.2.4. Conductivity
          • 8.8.4.5.6.2.5. Particle-Free silver conductive ink
        • 8.8.4.5.6.3. Copper inks
          • 8.8.4.5.6.3.1. Properties
          • 8.8.4.5.6.3.2. Silver-coated copper
        • 8.8.4.5.6.4. Gold (Au) ink
          • 8.8.4.5.6.4.1. Properties
      • 8.8.4.5.7. Carbon-based conductive inks
        • 8.8.4.5.7.1. Carbon nanotubes
        • 8.8.4.5.7.2. Single-walled carbon nanotubes
        • 8.8.4.5.7.3. Graphene
      • 8.8.4.5.8. Liquid metals
        • 8.8.4.5.8.1. Properties
    • 8.8.4.6. Electronic filaments
    • 8.8.4.7. Phase change materials
      • 8.8.4.7.1. Temperature controlled fabrics
    • 8.8.4.8. Shape memory materials
    • 8.8.4.9. Metal halide perovskites
    • 8.8.4.10. Nanocoatings in smart textiles
    • 8.8.4.11. 3D printing
      • 8.8.4.11.1. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
      • 8.8.4.11.2. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
      • 8.8.4.11.3. Products
  • 8.8.5. E-textiles components
    • 8.8.5.1. Sensors and actuators
      • 8.8.5.1.1. Physiological sensors
      • 8.8.5.1.2. Environmental sensors
      • 8.8.5.1.3. Pressure sensors
        • 8.8.5.1.3.1. Flexible capacitive sensors
        • 8.8.5.1.3.2. Flexible piezoresistive sensors
        • 8.8.5.1.3.3. Flexible piezoelectric sensors
      • 8.8.5.1.4. Activity sensors
      • 8.8.5.1.5. Strain sensors
        • 8.8.5.1.5.1. Resistive sensors
        • 8.8.5.1.5.2. Capacitive strain sensors
      • 8.8.5.1.6. Temperature sensors
      • 8.8.5.1.7. Inertial measurement units (IMUs)
    • 8.8.5.2. Electrodes
    • 8.8.5.3. Connectors
• 8.9. Applications, markets and products
  • 8.9.1. Current E-textiles and smart clothing products
  • 8.9.2. Temperature monitoring and regulation
    • 8.9.2.1. Heated clothing
    • 8.9.2.2. Heated gloves
    • 8.9.2.3. Heated insoles
    • 8.9.2.4. Heated jacket and clothing products
    • 8.9.2.5. Materials used in flexible heaters and applications
  • 8.9.3. Stretchable E-fabrics
  • 8.9.4. Therapeutic products
  • 8.9.5. Sport & fitness
    • 8.9.5.1. Products
  • 8.9.6. Smart footwear
    • 8.9.6.1. Companies and products
  • 8.9.7. Wearable displays
  • 8.9.8. Military
  • 8.9.9. Textile-based lighting
    • 8.9.9.1. OLEDs
  • 8.9.10. Smart gloves
  • 8.9.11. Powering E-textiles
    • 8.9.11.1. Advantages and disadvantages of main battery types for E-textiles
    • 8.9.11.2. Bio-batteries
    • 8.9.11.3. Challenges for battery integration in smart textiles
    • 8.9.11.4. Textile supercapacitors
    • 8.9.11.5. Energy harvesting
      • 8.9.11.5.1. Photovoltaic solar textiles
      • 8.9.11.5.2. Energy harvesting nanogenerators
        • 8.9.11.5.2.1. TENGs
        • 8.9.11.5.2.2. PENGs
      • 8.9.11.5.3. Radio frequency (RF) energy harvesting
  • 8.9.12. Motion capture for AR/VR
• 8.10. Global market forecasts
  • 8.10.1. Volume
  • 8.10.2. Revenues
• 8.11. Market challenges
• 8.12. Company profiles (152 company profiles)

9. ENERGY STORAGE AND HARVESTING FOR WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

• 9.1. Macro-trends
• 9.2. Market drivers
• 9.3. SWOT analysis
• 9.4. Battery Development
  • 9.4.1. Enhanced Energy Density and Performance
  • 9.4.2. Stretchable Batteries
  • 9.4.3. Textile-Based Batteries
  • 9.4.4. Printable Batteries
  • 9.4.5. Sustainable and Biodegradable Batteries
  • 9.4.6. Self-Healing Batteries
  • 9.4.7. Solid-State Flexible Batteries
  • 9.4.8. Integration with Energy Harvesting
  • 9.4.9. Nanostructured Materials
  • 9.4.10. Thin-Film Battery Technologies
• 9.5. Applications of printed and flexible electronics
• 9.6. Flexible and stretchable batteries for electronics
• 9.7. Approaches to flexibility
• 9.8. Flexible Battery Technologies
  • 9.8.1. Thin-film Lithium-ion Batteries
    • 9.8.1.1. Types of Flexible/stretchable LIBs
      • 9.8.1.1.1. Flexible planar LiBs
      • 9.8.1.1.2. Flexible Fiber LiBs
      • 9.8.1.1.3. Flexible micro-LiBs
      • 9.8.1.1.4. Stretchable lithium-ion batteries
      • 9.8.1.1.5. Origami and kirigami lithium-ion batteries
    • 9.8.1.2. Flexible Li/S batteries
    • 9.8.1.3. Flexible lithium-manganese dioxide (Li-MnO2) batteries
  • 9.8.2. Printed Batteries
    • 9.8.2.1. Technical specifications
    • 9.8.2.2. Components
    • 9.8.2.3. Design
    • 9.8.2.4. Key features
      • 9.8.2.4.1. Printable current collectors
      • 9.8.2.4.2. Printable electrodes
      • 9.8.2.4.3. Materials
      • 9.8.2.4.4. Applications
      • 9.8.2.4.5. Printing techniques
      • 9.8.2.4.6. Lithium-ion (LIB) printed batteries
      • 9.8.2.4.7. Zinc-based printed batteries
      • 9.8.2.4.8. 3D Printed batteries
    • 9.8.2.5. 3D Printing techniques for battery manufacturing
      • 9.8.2.5.1.1. Materials for 3D printed batteries
  • 9.8.3. Thin-Film Solid-state Batteries
    • 9.8.3.1. Solid-state electrolytes
    • 9.8.3.2. Features and advantages
    • 9.8.3.3. Technical specifications
    • 9.8.3.4. Microbatteries
      • 9.8.3.4.1. Introduction
      • 9.8.3.4.2. 3D designs
  • 9.8.4. Stretchable Batteries
  • 9.8.5. Other Emerging Technologies
    • 9.8.5.1. Metal-sulfur batteries
    • 9.8.5.2. Flexible zinc-based batteries
    • 9.8.5.3. Flexible silver-zinc (Ag-Zn) batteries
    • 9.8.5.4. Flexible Zn-Air batteries
    • 9.8.5.5. Flexible zinc-vanadium batteries
    • 9.8.5.6. Fiber-shaped batteries
      • 9.8.5.6.1. Carbon nanotubes
      • 9.8.5.6.2. Applications
      • 9.8.5.6.3. Challenges
    • 9.8.5.7. Transparent batteries
      • 9.8.5.7.1. Components
    • 9.8.5.8. Degradable batteries
      • 9.8.5.8.1. Components
    • 9.8.5.9. Fiber-shaped batteries
      • 9.8.5.9.1. Carbon nanotubes
      • 9.8.5.9.2. Types
      • 9.8.5.9.3. Applications
      • 9.8.5.9.4. Challenges
• 9.9. Key Components of Flexible Batteries
  • 9.9.1. Electrodes
    • 9.9.1.1. Cable-type batteries
    • 9.9.1.2. Batteries-on-wire
  • 9.9.2. Electrolytes
  • 9.9.3. Separators
  • 9.9.4. Current Collectors
    • 9.9.4.1. Carbon Materials for Current Collectors in Flexible Batteries
  • 9.9.5. Packaging
    • 9.9.5.1. Lithium-Polymer Pouch Cells
    • 9.9.5.2. Flexible Pouch Cells
    • 9.9.5.3. Encapsulation Materials
  • 9.9.6. Other Manufacturing Techniques
• 9.10. Performance Metrics and Characteristics
  • 9.10.1. Energy Density
  • 9.10.2. Power Density
  • 9.10.3. Cycle Life
  • 9.10.4. Flexibility and Bendability
• 9.11. Printed supercapacitors
  • 9.11.1. Electrode materials
  • 9.11.2. Electrolytes
• 9.12. Photovoltaics
  • 9.12.1. Conductive pastes
  • 9.12.2. Organic photovoltaics (OPV)
  • 9.12.3. Perovskite PV
  • 9.12.4. Flexible and stretchable photovoltaics
    • 9.12.4.1. Companies
  • 9.12.5. Photovoltaic solar textiles
  • 9.12.6. Solar tape
  • 9.12.7. Origami-like solar cells
  • 9.12.8. Spray-on and stick-on perovskite photovoltaics
  • 9.12.9. Photovoltaic solar textiles
• 9.13. Transparent and flexible heaters
  • 9.13.1. Technology overview
  • 9.13.2. Applications
    • 9.13.2.1. Automotive Industry
      • 9.13.2.1.1. Defrosting and Defogging Systems
      • 9.13.2.1.2. Heated Windshields and Mirrors
      • 9.13.2.1.3. Touch Panels and Displays
    • 9.13.2.2. Aerospace and Aviation
      • 9.13.2.2.1. Aircraft Windows and Canopies
      • 9.13.2.2.2. Sensor and Camera Housings
    • 9.13.2.3. Consumer Electronics
      • 9.13.2.3.1. Smartphones and Tablets
      • 9.13.2.3.2. Wearable Devices
      • 9.13.2.3.3. Smart Home Appliances
    • 9.13.2.4. Building and Architecture
      • 9.13.2.4.1. Smart Windows
      • 9.13.2.4.2. Heated Glass Facades
      • 9.13.2.4.3. Greenhouse and Skylight Applications
    • 9.13.2.5. Medical and Healthcare
      • 9.13.2.5.1. Incubators and Warming Beds
      • 9.13.2.5.2. Surgical Microscopes and Endoscopes
      • 9.13.2.5.3. Medical Imaging Equipment
    • 9.13.2.6. Display Technologies
      • 9.13.2.6.1. LCD Displays
      • 9.13.2.6.2. OLED Displays
      • 9.13.2.6.3. Flexible and Transparent Displays
    • 9.13.2.7. Energy Systems
      • 9.13.2.7.1. Solar Panels (De-icing and Efficiency Enhancement)
      • 9.13.2.7.2. Fuel Cells
      • 9.13.2.7.3. Battery Systems
• 9.14. Thermoelectric energy harvesting
• 9.15. Market challenges
• 9.16. Global market forecasts
  • 9.16.1. Volume
  • 9.16.2. Revenues
• 9.17. Companies (45 company profiles)

10. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

11. REFERENCES