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  • 1Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, 3800, Australia.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Electronics

Background:

  • The wearable industry faces limitations with current bulky and rigid sensors, causing discomfort and inaccurate data.
  • There is a significant global research effort to develop novel materials for next-generation wearable devices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the state-of-the-art progress in wearable technology development.
  • To highlight the critical role of materials innovation in enabling future wearable 2.0 products.
  • To discuss advancements in energy, integration, and communication for wearable systems.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent advancements in materials science for wearable applications.
  • Analysis of key phases in wearable technology: wear, sense, communicate, analyze, interpret, and decide.
  • Focus on material innovation as the primary driver for next-generation devices.

Main Results:

  • Identification of materials innovation as the central element for overcoming current wearable limitations.
  • Progress in developing ultra-lightweight and soft materials for 'second-skin-like' biosensing.
  • Emphasis on advancements in wearable energy, multicomponent integration, and wireless communication.

Conclusions:

  • Materials innovation is crucial for the paradigm shift from wearable 1.0 to wearable 2.0.
  • Next-generation wearable devices require soft, lightweight materials for improved comfort and accuracy.
  • Future wearable technology relies on integrated systems for sensing, communication, and data analysis.