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3 Things to Consider when Developing Wearable Devices

Posted by Dave Mathieu on July 16, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Wearable devices have become all the rage in recent years, with 100 million more devices shipped in 2018 than 2014.  As technology companies seek to create devices beyond the smartphone, wearables show promise as a robust transitional option. These devices, such as watches, rings, and smart earbuds attempt to make tasks more convenient, while maintaining a connection to a smartphone.  Developing a wearable device can be more difficult than developing a smartphone, as space must be more optimized, and the design must be attractive to a wide audience. A wearable should have the ability to perform as a form of attire, telling others something about yourself.

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Topics: Insider, Young Inventors, wearable, wearable technology, making a wearable, wearable design, attention cap, ergonomics, wearable power consumption, designing a wearable

[Young Inventors] Brainstorming Concepts

Posted by Dave Mathieu on August 17, 2018 at 11:40 AM

In case you need a refresher, get caught up on our Young Inventors series here.

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[Young Inventors] The Kick-Off

Posted by Dave Mathieu on June 25, 2018 at 1:35 PM

In case you missed our last post in the Young Inventors series, get caught up here.

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How Young Inventors are Growing the Economy [NICEE Recap]

Posted by Dave Mathieu on June 8, 2018 at 12:08 PM

Budding young entrepreneurs and inventors from across the U.S. convened this weekend at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI for the annual National Invention Convention and Entrepreneurship Expo (NICEE). Put on by The STEMIE (STEM + Invention + Entrepreneurship) Coalition, this invitation-only event is a celebration of K-12 inventors and entrepreneurs who competed in regional invention competitions around the country in order to qualify. The 300 finalists were invited to bring their invention to the expo to compete against one another for awards such as “Best Pitch,” “Most Patentable,” “Best Prototype,” “Most Sustainable,” and more.

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