Sensors
Explore the 24 sensors that power modern wearable devices, from heart rate monitors to motion tracking.
Acoustic
Uses sound waves
Bioimpedance
BIA sensors for body composition analysis
Chemical
Detects chemical compounds
Electrical
Bioelectrical sensors including ECG, EDA/GSR for heart rhythm and stress
BIA
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
Measures body composition including body fat and muscle mass
ECG
Electrocardiogram
Measures electrical activity of the heart to detect rhythm abnormalities
EDA
Electrodermal Activity
Measures skin conductance changes related to stress and emotional arousal
Environmental
Temperature, pressure, and altitude sensors
GPS/GNSS
Satellite-based positioning sensors for location and distance tracking
Motion
Accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers for movement tracking
Optical
Light-based sensors including PPG for heart rate and SpO2 measurement
Ambient Light
Ambient Light Sensor
Photodetector that measures surrounding light intensity for automatic display brightness adjustment and circadian rhythm tracking.
PPG
Photoplethysmography
Optical sensor that measures blood volume changes to derive heart rate and SpO2
SpO2 Sensor
Blood Oxygen Sensor
Pulse oximetry sensor that measures peripheral blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) using red and infrared light absorption characteristics of oxygenated vs deoxygenated hemoglobin.
SpO2 Sensor
Pulse Oximeter
Measures blood oxygen saturation levels
Other
Pressure
Measures pressure changes
Barometer
Barometric Altimeter
Atmospheric pressure sensor that detects elevation changes for floor counting, altitude tracking, and weather prediction.
BP Sensor
Blood Pressure Sensor
Non-invasive sensor for measuring systolic and diastolic blood pressure without traditional arm cuffs.
Temperature
Measures temperature