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Wearable Technology Hesitancy in Industrial Applications

Lesley Strawderman et al.

IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors2025https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2024.2448686article
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OCCUPATIONAL APPLICATIONSErgonomists and engineers often look to technology to improve workplace outcomes such as safety and productivity. However, hesitancy toward new technology can hinder the adoption of devices such as wearables. In this study, we spoke to industry representatives about the factors that influence the implementation of wearables in the manufacturing workplace. Focus group participants provided several actionable insights to reduce hesitancy in adopting wearables in the industrial workplace. First, emphasizing safety culture and the benefits to workplace safety and health is paramount. Second, the case for using wearable for performance improvement should also be discussed after leading with safety. Finally, organizations should consider voluntary participation in a wearables program with early adopters.

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@article{lesley2025,
  title        = {{Wearable Technology Hesitancy in Industrial Applications}},
  author       = {Lesley Strawderman et al.},
  journal      = {IISE Transactions on Occupational Ergonomics and Human Factors},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/24725838.2024.2448686},
}

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0.41

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.25 × 0.4 = 0.10
M · momentum0.55 × 0.15 = 0.08
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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