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The Dual Face of Smart Glasses: Health Benefits, Lifestyle Convenience, and the Hidden Challenges
- 1 The School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5000, Australia
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Abstract
Smart wearable devices have transformed how individuals track health and manage daily activities, providing real-time insights into vital signs and convenient fitness monitoring. Yet, these advancements come with challenges, including data privacy risks, measurement accuracy concerns, and potential over-reliance for health decisions. This study aims to balance the promise of health benefits and lifestyle convenience against these challenges. Limitations include evolving data security standards and measurement technologies, suggesting that future smart wearables should prioritize user safety through enhanced security and more robust health metrics.
Keywords
Smart wearable devices, Smart glasses, Health benefits, Lifestyle convenience, Hidden challenges
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Wu,W. (2024). The Dual Face of Smart Glasses: Health Benefits, Lifestyle Convenience, and the Hidden Challenges. Applied and Computational Engineering,112,54-58.
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