# Wearable: what it is and how it works · Zorraquino
> A wearable is an electronic device worn on the body, such as a watch, wristband or pair of glasses.
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# Wearable

A wearable is an electronic device worn on the body, such as a watch, wristband or pair of glasses. It can capture signals, display information and interact with other systems

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

Its design needs to consider comfort, battery life and interaction context. The data collected is not all of the same nature: some signals may reveal health information, while others serve different functions. Utility and conditions of use should be explained without inferring general authorisation from the fact that someone wears the device.

Also known as

Wearable technology

Topics

[Technology and data](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/tecnologia-y-datos)

## Related concepts

- [IoT](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/iot.html)
- [Smartphone](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/smartphone.html)
- [Zero UI](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/ux/zero-ui.html)