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A backpack-type wearable is literally a wearable device that is manufactured and worn in the form of a backpack. A typical backpack is equipped with computers, batteries, and various sensors to help users perform computing tasks or collect information on the go.
Features of Backpack Wearables
- High performance: Laptop-level computing power for a variety of tasks.
- Scalability: Add a variety of sensors and modules to expand capabilities.
- Portability: Made in the form of a backpack, it can be used conveniently on the go.
- Immersive: It can be used with a head-mounted display to provide a virtual or augmented reality experience.
Applications of Backpack Wearables
- Military: Commanders collect and analyze information in real time to perform operations in the field.
- Industry: Real-time access to information needed by field workers and increase work efficiency.
- Education: Provide an environment where students can experience and learn directly on the field.
- Entertainment: It is used as a platform for enjoying virtual reality and augmented reality content.
Limitations of Backpack Wearables
- Weight: It can be heavy with computers, batteries, etc.
- wearability: You may feel uncomfortable when wearing it for a long time.
- Battery Life: High-performance computing consumes a lot of power, which can lead to shorter battery life.
- Price: It is manufactured using high-performance parts, so it can be expensive.
Future of Backpack Wearables
In the future, backpack-type wearables are expected to become smaller and lighter, and have more diverse functions. In particular, it will develop in the direction of recognizing users’ situations and providing customized services by combining artificial intelligence and augmented reality technologies.
Backpack-type wearables are not yet popularized, but they have the potential to make our lives more convenient and rich in the future.
Good article! But I’m curious… what’s the difference between this backpack wearable and just carrying a laptop around?
Carrying a laptop around is just a “portable computer.” But backpack wearables have their own CPU, battery, and sensors, all housed in the backpack, allowing them to continuously collect and process data while walking or moving. And if connected directly to an HMD (head-mounted display), they can run VR/AR in real time.
Oh… So it could be used for immediate analysis and instructions in the military or industrial settings?
That’s right. For example, in the military, commanders can analyze enemy locations and situations in real time on the spot, and in industrial settings, workers can instantly check necessary drawings and figures on-site. It can even be used for educational or tourism content.
But wouldn’t your shoulder break if you carried it around all day?
Haha, that’s one of the downsides. It’s quite heavy because it has a battery and computer inside. But I expect they’ll make it smaller and lighter in the future, and integrate AI and AR to make it even smarter.
