Algorithms in wearable devices process sensor data to extract meaningful insights and provide personalized feedback. By leveraging techniques like machine learning and signal processing, they enable accurate tracking, prediction, and real-time analysis for various applications such as health monitoring and fitness tracking.

Software development for wearables focuses on creating applications that seamlessly integrate with hardware to process data from sensors and deliver real-time insights. It involves optimizing user interfaces, ensuring compatibility with multiple platforms, and leveraging algorithms to provide accurate and actionable feedback for users.