Wearables aren’t just nice to have gadgets for fitness enthusiasts or tech nerds. Enterprises are starting to employ a variety of wearables to increase efficiency and productivity. A survey, of over 500 industrial sector employees, conducted by APX Labs found that wearable technologies enable workers to keep their hands free to perform the task in front of them, while at the same time accessing the information, applications and enterprise systems they need to do their jobs.
We are in a time where there is an expectation of ubiquitous computing. A need exists to access all our information anytime anywhere. Wearables provides workers, even those that don’t sit at a desk, the ability to access and provide a variety of data and seamlessly communicate it. The use of predictive analytics has made the idea of instrumenting employees with wearables even more inviting. In addition to regurgitation data from device sensors, employers are able to gather insights which can be used to identify trends and make future predictions.
We are in a time where there is an expectation of ubiquitous computing. A need exists to access all our information anytime anywhere. Wearables provides workers, even those that don’t sit at a desk, the ability to access and provide a variety of data and seamlessly communicate it. The use of predictive analytics has made the idea of instrumenting employees with wearables even more inviting. In addition to regurgitation data from device sensors, employers are able to gather insights which can be used to identify trends and make future predictions.
There are plenty of examples of industries where wearables are currently providing great value. In the retail space, Theatro is creating improved capability to communicate with and locate retail workers with a voice-controlled wearable coupled with a communication application. This allows team members to find specific employees by name, expertise, and location to optimize floor coverage and team sales.
Off- site workers are leveraging Smart Helmets like DAQRI’s to connect with an expert, without disrupting their current activity. Experts are able to view the environment of a co-worker in real-time and provide the necessary help to complete the task. This expert can relay instructions with voice, screen sharing, and annotated display screens.
How can wearables transform your business? What new capabilities are possible? Innovative companies are rethinking their core business to identify new business models, products or services that can be offered with wearables in their enterprise.
Off- site workers are leveraging Smart Helmets like DAQRI’s to connect with an expert, without disrupting their current activity. Experts are able to view the environment of a co-worker in real-time and provide the necessary help to complete the task. This expert can relay instructions with voice, screen sharing, and annotated display screens.
How can wearables transform your business? What new capabilities are possible? Innovative companies are rethinking their core business to identify new business models, products or services that can be offered with wearables in their enterprise.
Members of DAF Technologies regularly partner with organizations to accelerate their innovation initiatives. We discover opportunities for innovation, research and identify recommended emerging technologies, and prototype. Let us help you leverage emerging technologies like wearables to innovate and endure. If you have questions, please contact Director, Innovation & Technology Faith Davis at 301.541.8569 or [email protected]
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