Summary: Imagine a world where your every move, heartbeat, body temperature change and sleep is tracked by an intricate network of activity monitors. In this episode we talk about the wearable world of activity monitors, which live at the intersection of health and the Internet of Things.<br> Sensors in activity monitors<br> <br> * Accelerometer — G-force acceleration<br> * Gyroscope — Rotation<br> * Compass — Orientation<br> * GPS — Location<br> * Altimeter — Altitude<br> <br> Activity monitors<br> [table colalign=”left|center|center|center|left”]<br> Monitor,Steps,Calories,Sleep,More<br> Fitbit ($89-$130),Yes,No,Yes,Stairs<br> Basis ($199),Yes,No,Yes,Heart Rate<br> Withings Pulse,Yes,No,Yes,Distance\, Heart Rate<br> Jawbone Up ($100),Yes,No,Yes,Alarms<br> Nike Fuelband ($149),Yes,Yes,Yes,Goals<br> Misfit Shine,Yes,Yes,Yes,Waterproof<br> Garmin Vivofit ($130-$170),Yes,Yes,Yes,GPS<br> BodyMedia Fit ($89),Yes,Yes,Yes,Temp<br> Striiv Play ($40),Yes,Yes,No,Stairs<br> Fitbug Orb ($50),Yes,Yes,Yes,Distance<br> [/table]<br> More fashionable activity monitors<br> <br> * <a title="Wellograph" href="http://www.wellograph.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wellograph</a><br> * <a title="Pebble Steel" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/597507018/pebble-e-paper-watch-for-iphone-and-android/posts/712443" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pebble Steel</a> on Kickstarter<br> <br> “Wearable” clothing (activity monitoring clothing)<br> <br> * <a title="Hexoskin" href="http://www.hexoskin.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hexoskin </a>on Indiegogo<br> * <a title="Squid" href="http://www.northeastern.edu/squid/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Squid Fitness Monitoring Shirt</a> — Measures muscle electrical pulse. Partnership with Nike+ and Northwestern University<br> * <a title="Under Armour & Zephyr" href="http://www.ecouterre.com/under-armours-biometric-compression-shirt-tracks-broadcasts-athletic-performance-video/zephyr-under-armour-e39-shirt-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Under Armour & Zephyr</a> partnered to create a sensor-equipped compression shirt<br> * <a title="Sensoria" href="http://www.sensoriafitness.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sensoria Fitness Smart Socks</a> for runners<br> * <a title="AiQ" href="http://www.aiqsmartclothing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AiQ BioMan Fabric</a> — Heart rate, respiration, skin temperature<br> * <a title="GOW Trainer" href="http://www.gowtrainer.com/us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GOWTrainer.com</a><br> <br> Other fun diversions in this category<br> <br> * <a title="Whistle" href="http://www.whistle.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Whistle</a> — The dog activity monitor<br> * Google Glass — Come on! You know this will show up on lots of lists!<br> * <a title="Notch" href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/11/24/notch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Notch</a> — 10 sensors for athletic training<br> * <a title="TAO Wellness" href="http://tao-wellness.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tao Wellshell</a> — Isometric device, pitting your muscles against themselves<br> * <a title="Beddit" href="http://www.beddit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beddit</a> — Sleep monitor for your bed, just slip it under your sheets<br> * <a title="Trace" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/activereplay/trace-the-most-advanced-activity-monitor-for-actio" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trace —</a> The ultimate for Surfers, Skateboarders, Skiers and Snowboarders<br> * <a title="Empatica" href="https://www.empatica.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Empatica</a> — Real-time stress monitor<br> <br> Episode topics<br> <br> * Apple and iWatch and Healthbook, oh my<br> * The possibility of privatized EHRs (electronic health records)<br> * The Apple iWatch: It’s not a thing yet™!<br>
