Wearables: From Sensors to Insights on the Go
Wearables: From Sensors to Insights on the Go Wearables are small devices worn on the body that collect signals from built-in sensors. They turn this data into practical insights you can use while you move through the day. A smartwatch or fitness band connects with an app on your phone and sometimes the cloud, showing trends instead of a single number. What wearables measure Heart rate to show how hard your body works during activity. Step counts and distance to track daily movement. Sleep stages and quality for rest patterns. Calorie estimates and activity intensity to guide workouts. GPS routes for outdoor activity like runs or hikes. Skin temperature and, on some models, oxygen levels for extra context. How data becomes insight Signals are cleaned to remove noise, then grouped into easy metrics. The app compares today with yesterday or with your own past weeks. You get color-coded charts, alerts, and a sense of progress. Privacy matters: review permissions and limit data sharing if you want. ...