Beating heat with sweat-detecting smartwatch<br /><br />Japanese manual workers are increasingly using tech to combat heat, like portable fans and air-conditioned clothing. Now, a new smartwatch-shaped device, the SKWL-1000 by Skinos, offers a high-tech solution by monitoring sweat to detect dehydration and heatstroke risk. It combines a hygrometer, heart rate monitor, accelerometer, and skin temperature sensor. Data is sent via Bluetooth, with color-coded alerts for hydration levels and automated reminders to take breaks and rehydrate. Developed by researchers from Shinshu University, Skinos is based in Nagano, Japan.<br /><br /><br />REUTERS VIDEO<br /><br /><br />Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe <br /> <br />Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net <br /> <br />Follow us: <br />Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook <br />Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram <br />Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter <br />DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion <br /> <br />Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital <br /> <br />Check out our Podcasts: <br />Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify <br />Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts <br />Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic <br />Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer <br />Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein<br /> <br />#TheManilaTimes<br />#tmtnews<br />#japan<br />#skinos<br />#smartwatch
