The role of industrial wearables in ensuring occupational safety
A safe and secure work environment is essential for employees and employers. All industrial units, big or small, must incorporate safety in their work premises. Wearable technology allows industries to monitor and maintain the safety of employees on the shop floor. Sensors driven by the widespread use of IIoT and wireless technology allows increasing number of industrial devices or equipment incorporating features such as ultra-compact, high-accuracy, harsh media resistant, and power efficient solution. They are vital to the Industry 4.0 as they increase operational efficiency, optimise business processes, and reduce downtime. We will discuss in this article the relevance of industrial wearables, key communication and localisation techniques, and the role of wearables in ensuring occupational safety.
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