Created at 270823 # [Anonymous feedback](https://www.admonymous.co/louis030195) # [[Epistemic status]] #shower-thought #non-biological Last modified date: 270823 Commit: 0 # Related - [[Mediar]] - [[Neurotech market]] - [[Philosophy/Humans/Transhumanism/Transhumanism|Transhumanism]] # Wearables | Category | Wearable Device | Website | |------------|-----------------|---------| | Beginner | Apple Watch | [3] | | Advanced | Oura Ring | [1] | | Advanced | Muse | | | Hacker | Neurosity | | | Hacker | OpenBCI | [2] | | Hacker | Wispr.ai | | Please note that some of the devices in the "Advanced" and "Hacker" categories do not have specific websites mentioned in the search results. You may need to search for their official websites separately for more information. Citations: [1] https://ouraring.com/product/rings [2] https://openbci.com/community/category/research/feed/ [3] https://help.apple.com/pdf/watch/8/en_US/apple-watch-user-guide-watchos8.pdf [4] https://ouraring.com/taf/8921246432 [5] https://help.apple.com/pdf/watch/9/en_US/apple-watch-user-guide-watchos9.pdf [6] https://ouraring.com/discount/cm7h3ev [7] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/pdfs/Health-Report-July-2022.pdf [8] https://ouraring.com/blog/researchers-use-oura-to-evaluate-physiological-responses-to-covid-19/ [9] https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2022/111/ [10] https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/nexj-health-coach/id1047247250 [11] https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/healthqb/id1566913010 [12] https://apps.apple.com/us/app/baliston-connect/id1626247363 [13] https://investor.apple.com/esg/2022_Apple_ESG_Report Here's a cheatsheet of biometric wearables available for consumers, classified by category: | Category | Device Name | Manufacturer | Description | |------------|-------------|--------------|-------------| | Beginner | Fitbit | Fitbit | Fitness tracker that monitors steps, heart rate, sleep, and more. | | Beginner | Apple Watch | Apple | Smartwatch with fitness tracking, heart rate monitoring, and various health features. | | Advanced | Hexoskin | Hexoskin | Garment with integrated biosensor technology that measures cardiorespiratory function and physical activity levels[1]. | | Advanced | Biostrap | Biostrap USA, LLC | Shoe clip with a three-axis accelerometer and gyroscope that recognizes different exercise modes and quantifies repetitions, exercise duration, form, and consistency[1]. | | Hacker | Emotibit | Emotibit | Open-source wearable that allows access to your own data without being forced to use certain third-party apps[10]. | Please note that this list is not exhaustive, but it provides a starting point for exploring various biometric wearables available in the market. Citations: [1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6031746/ [2] https://www.insiderintelligence.com/insights/wearable-technology-healthcare-medical-devices/ [3] https://www.ignitec.com/insights/consumer-consent-privacy-and-ethics-of-wearables/ [4] https://www.biometricupdate.com/201912/biometric-wearables-flash-drive-smart-display-and-suitcase-among-new-consumer-products [5] https://www.investors.com/news/technology/digital-health-firms-advance-wearable-tech-at-ces-2022/ [6] https://www.biometricupdate.com/biometric-news/wearables-biometric-news [7] https://digitalsalutem.com/top-5-wearables-trends/ [8] https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/01/09/15-features-forms-and-functions-that-may-soon-be-coming-to-wearable-tech/ [9] https://www.techopedia.com/hacking-wearable-tech-the-potential-danger-of-advancing-wearable-technology/2/33649 [10] https://www.fathym.com/blog/articles/2022/september/2022-09-19-what-are-biometrics-how-can-they-help-health [11] https://www.biometricupdate.com/202106/biometric-health-innovations-for-wearables-advance-towards-market [12] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230803058819/en/Token-Begins-Production-of-its-Next-Generation-Multifactor-Authentication-Smart-Ring [13] https://www.wareable.com/wearable-tech/what-is-wearable-tech-753 [14] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8541055/ [15] https://www.statista.com/statistics/938766/worldwide-biometric-technology-wearable-shipments/ [16] https://www.techtarget.com/searchmobilecomputing/definition/wearable-technology [17] https://www.aetnainternational.com/en/about-us/explore/future-health/fitbit-biometric-tech-health-care.html [18] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6579636/ [19] https://codersera.com/blog/what-is-wearable-technology-how-it-works/ [20] https://valencell.com/news/why-accuracy-matters-in-biometric-wearables/ [21] http://onlinedigitalpublishing.com/article/Hacking+a+Heart%3A+The+Vulnerabilities+of+Medical+and+Wearable+Devices/3735802/669362/article.html [22] https://ispe.org/pharmaceutical-engineering/may-june-2020/wearable-devices-biometrics-improving-efficiency-gxp [23] https://www.constellationr.com/most-wearable-devices-will-fail-and-name-category-will-change-wearables-sense-ables Here's a list of brain wearables available for consumers, classified by category (beginner, advanced, hacker). Please note that this list may not be exhaustive, as new devices are constantly being developed and released. | Category | Device Name | Description | |------------|-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Beginner | Muse | A popular meditation and relaxation headband that tracks brain activity[13]. | | Beginner | Neurosky Mindwave | A simple and affordable EEG headset for basic brainwave monitoring[13]. | | Advanced | Emotiv Epoc | A 14-channel EEG headset designed for research and development purposes[13]. | | Advanced | Emotiv Insight | A 5-channel EEG headset designed for performance tracking and brain fitness[13]. | | Advanced | OpenBCI | An open-source EEG system with up to 16 channels for customizable brain-computer interfaces[13].| | Hacker | Thync | A portable headset that offers energy, relaxation, and focus settings[3]. | Keep in mind that the effectiveness and reliability of these devices may vary, and some may not have been independently tested for accuracy. Always research and consider the specific features and limitations of each device before making a purchase. Citations: [1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6031746/ [2] https://dana.org/article/wearable-brain-devices-buyer-beware/ [3] https://www.cnn.com/2014/10/22/tech/innovation/brain-stimulation-tech/index.html [4] https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/wearable-brain-devices-will-challenge-our-mental-privacy/ [5] https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/wearable-brain-devices-market-report [6] https://www.bitbrain.com/blog/cybersecurity-brain-computer-interface [7] https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2018.00743 [8] https://abbott.mediaroom.com/2022-01-06-Abbott-Announces-Future-of-Biowearables-at-Consumer-Electronics-Show [9] https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2016/04/05/brain-hacking-emerges-as-latest-trend-in-wearable-tech-but-is-it-ready-for-prime-time/ [10] https://bmcmedicine.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12916-020-01889-z [11] https://imotions.com/products/hardware/brand/advanced-brain-monitoring/ [12] https://www.diygenius.com/hacking-your-brain-waves/ [13] http://learn.neurotechedu.com/headsets/ [14] https://www.techtarget.com/searchmobilecomputing/definition/wearable-technology [15] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK588597/ [16] https://brainbit.com [17] https://scitechdaily.com/brainwaves-hacked-using-consumer-grade-eeg-headsets/ [18] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/352056259_Evaluating_the_feasibility_of_a_consumer-grade_wearable_EEG_headband_to_aid_assessment_of_state_and_trait_mindfulness [19] https://neurosciencenews.com/wearable-consume-brain-devices-14060/ ## others https://www.getsensate.com/products/sensate-3?variant=40557610139737