Smart watches: A review of evolution in bio-medical sector

Smartwatch (SW) is a wearable gadget used in everyday life. It is equivalent to a customary wristwatch and offers features similar to a smartphone. These features include access to the internet, making a call, weather updates, text or video messages, GPS navigation, health, physical fitness information, etc. The market for wearable gadgets and SWs is increasing day by day. There are many benefits and drawbacks of smartwatches in medical environments. This article aims to review the existing literature on smartwatch applications in the biomedical sector. As a result, this paper compiles all the information regarding SW technology in the biomedical sector and related journal articles, conference proceedings, web materials, market survey reports, and history in one place. The review shows that the demand rate of SWs in India is less as compared to other countries. It is increasing with the years, but the overall rate of demand is not as expected. It varies with the user's choice. The vital author keyword and index keywords are presented. The abstract and title words are also analyzed with Vosviewer 1.6.16 software. The attributes/criteria associated with SWs are also discussed, which helps in purchasing them. The paper also discusses the flaws and problems that need to be resolved in the present situation and several potential alternatives for prospective research projects. Copyright (c) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Selection and peer-review under responsibility of the scientific committee of the 2nd International Conference on Functional Material, Manufacturing and Performances