By Industry

By Industry

Wearable Technology by Industry: Warehousing and Distribution

Wearables are not new to logistics; in fact, warehouse workers have been sporting wearable computers for years, including wrist scanners and headsets supplied mainly by Motorola. But now, we are seeing the next generation or phase of wearable technology emerging in the warehouse: the combination of smart glasses plus augmented reality is leaving the old, basic voice command system and wearable scanner in the dust in many warehouses & distribution centers, helping workers to multitask and do their jobs better like never before. In the warehouse industry, companies are always looking for new ways to drive down costs and boost performance. As picking and replenishment processes account for up to 70% of operating costs in a typical warehouse, these areas are top priority for warehouse professionals seeking to increase operational efficiency, productivity and safety via advanced technology like wearables. And what logistics professionals are finding is that smart glasses by Google and Vuzix can indeed be used to pick the load and pack it safely, along with a host of other applications for wearable tech in the warehouse environment. The ability for warehouse workers to perform their tasks hands-free has always been vital; although traditional wrists scanners left operatives’ hands […]

5 min read

By Industry

Wearable Technology by Industry: Construction

According to APX Labs, there are approximately 40 million deskless workers in the U.S. alone. Construction workers certainly count among this group, which stands to greatly benefit from wearable technology; but although construction is considered one of the major emerging markets for wearable tech, this sector has only just begun to dabble in the possibilities of wearables to increase safety and efficiency. Considering that construction is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world, the case for wearables in the industry should be an easy one to make, right? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reports that construction jobsite accidents account for nearly 20% of all U.S. work-related fatalities & injuries. OSHA has categorized the causes of these accidents into “The Fatal Four”—falls, struck by object, electrocution, and caught-in/between (none of which sound pretty). Eliminating the fatal four would save close to 500 lives in America each year, and save the construction industry billions of dollars in workers’ comp and related costs. Wearable technology may be able to greatly reduce the risks faced by construction workers everyday on the job. In an industry where mobility and precision are everything, what can wearable tech achieve? First, a little on the […]

9 min read

By Industry

Google Glass Saving Healthcare

1 min read