Patrick O’Connor, a scholar of kinesiology at the Mary Frances Early College of Education, conversed with the Daily Mail regarding the integration of smartwatches, rings, and other wearable technology, as well as the insights they may provide to users in the future.

“The inquiry into why individuals are not entirely leveraging technology to enhance their health involves numerous factors,” O’Connor remarked. “For some, receiving notifications that they aren’t eating perfectly, sleeping sufficiently, or being active enough can induce stress.”

Businesses might start employing artificial intelligence to collect additional health information for consumers. For instance, one organization is exploring whether sensors could analyze skin for beta-carotene, the reddish and orange hue found in vegetables, to assess if the user is ingesting an adequate amount of vegetables.

Along with perfecting the technology and utilizing AI to clarify results, O’Connor noted that producers should be cautious to ensure their communications are constructive rather than critical.

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