Humans do not need to watch science fiction movies to see a cyborg (hybrid robot), we present ourselves are gradually turned into cyborgs. Mobile phones, the tracking device, pacemaker, and even the drugs have the potential to improve, enhance mental and health. Some people predict for about 200 years, human will be replaced the machinery in person to obtain eternal life, or at least wealthy people will be willing to do this.
The next generation of smart wearable devices will bring people closer to this prediction. We are now looking forward to the future where technology serves to create artificial body parts, the devices can collect all the information in the human body.
A company called Athos is planning to develop sport outfit capable of measuring the activity of muscle tissue, heart rate and respiratory system in real time. Its goal is to encourage consumers “upgrade” themselves to get the ideal body. With this move, Athos obviously wants its technology idea to take humanity to the next stage of evolution.
Besides, the famous jeans label Levi Strauss & Co. is working with Google to develop the pants that have interoperability with the technological equipment of users. In addition to the fabric surface capable of induction, this type of clothing is also capable of monitoring body weight, reading users’ gestures, making voice calls and many other features.
Though many people complain the devices to control exercise regime is quite expensive, we cannot deny the tremendous value of personal health it brings. The proof is that many people are using these devices every day to measure how many kilometers they run, how many steps they walk,... Firbit One is a typical example, which measures the distance, altitude in mountaineering journey every day, the level of energy consumption. Firbit also sends a pop-up message on your phone when you are about to reach the desired destination to encourage.
If you have a smartphone using operating system iOS / Android / Windows Phone, there are many apps to turn your phones into Activity Trackers. Some software is designed for specific activities such as jogging or cycling or overview apps to manage...
MyFitnessPal app is an example of the tracking technology of food and drinks you intake each day. Therefore, it can calculate the amount of calories in a meal. This app can be used on the iPhone, or on Android, BlackBerry and Windows phones, helps your smartphone function as dedicated devices like Fitbit, Scosche, Runtastic, Withings.
Software such as MyFitnessPal can help you see the exact amount of calories consumed, and help you lose weight by pointing out to change a specific diet. Another example is Runtastic, the main purpose for joggers, but those exercising by bike can also use it. This app uses your phone’s GPS to record your routes.
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