Year: 2024
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: Wearable devices or wearable technology are designed to be worn on the body, including smartwatches, fitness trackers, smart glasses, and headphones, primarily used for tracking activities and health monitoring.The paper aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis and mapping of the intellectual structure of wearable device research.The SCOPUS-based study retrieved 7172 records spanning 26 years (1999-2023) using relevant keywords associated with wearable devices.The findings of the study unearth that there has been a significant increase in publications on wearable devices since 2012.The United States and China emerged as leading contributors.Sensors Journal was identified as the most productive journal.The thematic analysis shows a significant technological advancement in wearable devices, which are applied prominently in health monitoring.The cluster analysis reveals the research hotspots in health-related wearable devices, wearable sensors powered by machine learning and deep learning, wearable electronics, smart clothing and textiles, and human activity monitoring.This study offers a bibliometric qualitative overview of wearable devices and provides quantitative research by providing insights into the field's intellectual structure and thematic evolution.The study contributes to the existing knowledge domain by identifying key trends, influential contributors, and key thematic areas for future research.
Authors: Shri Ram, Sanjay Kataria, Shriram Pandey, Neeraj Singh
Language: English
Subfield: Library and Information Sciences
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4405114933