Wearable Technology
Wearable Technology
What You'll Learn
- Understand wearable technology landscape and ecosystem
- Design wearable hardware components and form factors
- Develop apps for smartwatches (watchOS, Wear OS)
- Build fitness and health monitoring applications
- Implement AR/VR experiences for head-mounted displays
- Work with biometric sensors and signal processing
- Optimize for battery life, performance, and user experience
- Complete a wearable application capstone project
Course Content
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Course Requirements
Basic programming knowledge in any language recommended. Familiarity with mobile development (iOS or Android) is helpful but not required.
- Level: Beginner
- Delivery: Online / Self-paced
- Prerequisites: Basic programming skills
- Certificate: Certificate of Completion upon successful completion
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need wearable hardware?
No physical wearable is required to start. We provide comprehensive simulator support, though testing on real devices is recommended for the capstone project.
What wearables are covered?
The course covers smartwatches (Apple Watch, Wear OS), fitness trackers, AR/VR headsets (Vision Pro, Meta Quest), smart clothing, and health monitoring devices.
Will I build real wearable apps?
Yes, you'll build multiple wearable apps including fitness trackers, smartwatch complications, and AR experiences. The capstone involves a complete wearable application.
Can I get a job in wearable tech?
This course provides skills for wearable developer, health tech engineer, and AR/VR developer roles at companies like Apple, Google, Meta, Fitbit, and Garmin.
How long is the course access?
You receive lifetime access to all course materials, including future updates on new wearable platforms and SDKs.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, you will receive a Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the capstone project and all assessments.
Course Tutor
Dr. Olivia Martinez
Dr. Olivia Martinez is a Principal Wearable Technology Engineer and Health Tech Lead with over 14 years of experience designing wearable devices and applications. She has led wearable engineering teams at Apple, Fitbit, and Garmin, contributing to flagship products like the Apple Watch and Fitbit Charge series. Dr. Martinez holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from MIT, where her research focused on wearable health monitoring systems. She has published over 50 papers on wearable technology, biosensors, and health informatics, and holds 8 patents in wearable device design. She is a frequent keynote speaker at CES and the Wearable Technologies Conference and has trained thousands of developers in wearable app development.
Throughout this course, Olivia will guide you through hands-on wearable projects, industry best practices, and the exact techniques used by professional wearable developers to create engaging and clinically-validated health applications.
Course Reviews
Dr. Martinez's Apple Watch experience is outstanding. The watchOS and HealthKit modules are comprehensive. I built a complete fitness app that I now sell on the App Store!
The AR/VR module is amazing! I built my first Vision Pro app following the spatial computing lessons. Dr. Martinez makes complex wearable concepts accessible and practical.
As a fitness professional, the health monitoring modules were perfect. I now understand the technology behind wearables and can develop custom apps for my clients. Excellent course!
The biometric signal processing module was eye-opening. I now understand how heart rate and SpO2 sensors work. The privacy and HIPAA compliance section is essential for health apps.
The hardware and sensors module is excellent. I now design custom wearable prototypes for my startup. Dr. Martinez's industry insights are worth the entire course fee alone.
Best wearable tech course available! The hands-on approach with Apple Watch, Wear OS, and VR headsets prepared me for my dream job in health tech. Highly recommended!