Infographic: The history of wearables

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Sep 29, 2016 - reading time 3 mins

By the FHI editorial team

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It would be easy to assume tracking your steps and fitness has only just erupted into our world but it has actually been around for years. Join us as we take you through the history of healthcare technology.

infographic history of wearables

Sources:

[1] http://www.ssplprints.com/image/125310/a-sketch-of-a-pedometer

[2] http://walkertracker.com/blog/2014/08/13/the-evolution-of-the-pedometer/

[3] http://www.wareable.com/fitness-trackers/the-origins-of-the-fitness-tracker-1234

[4] http://www.informationweek.com/healthcare/mobile-and-wireless/10-medical-device-wearables-to-improve-patients-lives/d/d-id/1323544

[5] http://mashable.com/2014/05/13/wearable-technology-history/#7FExUXXmCZqN

[6] https://www.apple.com/uk/pr/library/2006/05/23Nike-and-Apple-Team-Up-to-Launch-Nike-iPod.html

[7] http://mashable.com/2014/05/13/wearable-technology-history/#7FExUXXmCZqN

[8] https://www.lifeline.philips.com/about-lifeline/our-history.html

[9] http://www.proteus.com/press-releases/proteus-digital-health-announces-fda-clearance-of-ingestible-sensor-2/

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