Wearable Technology in Healthcare and Wearable Medical Devices

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Abbott provides a range of services to healthcare consumers and professionals in areas like physical movement, diabetes and cardiology. The company has also made notable strides in developing glucose sport biosensors. Known as Libre Sense, this biosensor attaches to the back of the upper arm and compiles data on glucose levels in athletes aged 16 and up. Libre Sense is also offered over the counter and collaborates with mobile apps to make its data accessible.

Location: Fully Remote

Made by L’Oreal brand La Roche-Posay, My Skin Track UV is a wearable sensor that pairs with a mobile app to track a user’s exposure to UV, pollen, humidity and pollution. It also provides users with actions they can take to address any harmful effects. The sensor requires no batteries and is available in the App Store.