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Eric McAdams1, Claudine Gehin, Bertrand Massot

  • 1Université de Lyon, CNRS- INSA de Lyon, Villeurbanne, France. eric.mcadams@insa-lyon.fr

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Despite funding, few wearable monitoring systems are commercialized due to technical and infrastructure challenges. Prototypes often fail real-world demands, hindering widespread adoption of these health technologies.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Health Informatics
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Significant national and international funding exists for wearable monitoring systems.
  • A notable lack of successfully commercialized wearable monitoring systems is observed.
  • Existing hurdles include reimbursement, interoperability, and inadequate connected healthcare infrastructure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the reasons behind the limited commercialization of wearable monitoring systems.
  • To understand why even basic wearable systems are not commercialized for less demanding applications.
  • To identify challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in commercializing wearable innovations.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of existing literature and web presence of wearable systems.

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  • Examination of challenges faced by SMEs in the commercialization process.
  • Review of technical and infrastructural barriers to remote clinical monitoring.

    • Main Results:

    • Many wearable systems are basic prototypes unsuitable for real-life applications.
    • SMEs encounter numerous challenges, leading to a low survival rate for commercialization efforts.
    • Commercialization is hindered by factors beyond complex clinical monitoring, including device suitability and market readiness.

    Conclusions:

    • The commercialization of wearable monitoring systems is significantly hampered by the gap between prototypes and market-ready products.
    • SMEs require more support to navigate the complex landscape of bringing wearable health technology to market.
    • Addressing fundamental usability and market challenges is crucial for the success of wearable monitoring innovations.